We have covered ethical theories, ethical issues, the ethical import of bodies and kinds of biblical literature, character and leadership development, and Tim Keller's missional ethic. You have quite a few tools in your toolboxes that you may not have had before.This assignment gives you practice on several things we haven't discussed or written about much: virtue/character, your own leadership, and the ethic-shaping power of scripture.
Prayerfully choose an ethical issue facing you as a leader, one that no one presented on in class (including you). It may be one that Kunhiyop examines in African Christian Ethics, but it can also be some other. It can be a more specific issue than the more generalized topics you have been presenting on, or it could be even broader than the single topics in each of Kunhiyop's chapters. It could even be a personal one; we have read about how formative these can be for leaders.
1. Describe that ethical issue in no more than one paragraph of no more than half a page. Leave lots of space for the rest of the assignment.
2. Put that issue in theological context. How does it appear in the context of things such as the mission of the church, the character of the Kingdom of God, a biblical horizon or worldview, the world's apocalyptic setting, or the process of personal justification and sanctification?
3. What personal qualities do others involved (and perhaps your community as a whole) need to have to be effective in responding well? Appeal to Kreeft, Keller, Kunhiyop, scripture, etc. as you find them useful.
4. What personal qualities do you need to have as a leader to be an effective force for change? These may be qualities you already have, as well as qualities you do not have (at least not yet). Appeal to Kreeft, Beebe, Walker, Pierce, scripture, etc. as you find them helpful.
5. What steps would you take to effect the necessary change? These need to be realistic: for instance, if similar steps taken in the past have not been effective, either explain what is different this time or formulate a more promising set. Draw on course concepts and readings as they are helpful.
I intend for this assignment to require a lot of thought, time, prayer, and perhaps others' wisdom that you invest before you start writing. This is not an assignment you just sit down and write in a few hours. It would be better if you pondered and prayed for a week or two, maybe sketching and revising an outline along the way, before you do most of your writing.
Follow the school guidelines for writing. I especially like to see proper style, clear writing and reasoning, a thorough answer to the question, and explicit citations of course materials.