PM204 — Christian Ethics and Pastoral Integrity

Christian moral reasoning, accountability, financial integrity, power, confidentiality and ethical leadership.

Program: Certificate in Pastoral Ministry (non-accredited). Prerequisite: PM104. Format: Self-paced written lessons, quizzes, and assignments. Note: This training does not confer academic credit, professional licensure, or ordination.

What You Will Learn

• Explain major biblical and theological principles relevant to the subject.
• Apply responsible interpretation and ethical reasoning to ministry situations.
• Produce written and practical work demonstrating ministry readiness.

Course Overview

Christian moral reasoning, accountability, financial integrity, power, confidentiality and ethical leadership.

This course contains 14 lessons, each with guided reading, reflection, a written assignment and four knowledge-check questions. Students should consult relevant biblical texts and credible references, and complete work in their own words.

Assessment

Complete all lessons and assignments; recommended minimum score: 70%. The program-wide final project is assessed separately in PM304.

Prerequisites

PM104

Course Lessons

1. Sources of Christian Ethics
2. Conscience and Moral Reasoning
3. Character and Virtue
4. Truthfulness and Integrity
5. Power and Spiritual Authority
6. Boundaries and Misconduct Prevention
7. Financial Stewardship
8. Conflicts of Interest
9. Confidentiality and Privacy
10. Fairness and Inclusion
11. Conflict Resolution
12. Public Communication and Social Media
13. Accountability Structures
14. Drafting a Pastoral Code of Conduct