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Interdisciplinary Ethics Teaching

Interdisciplinary Ethics Teaching. Juan P. Beca. Why a mandatory course?. Concern about student’s ethical education was addressed without a specific mandatory course Mandatory course introduced for all careers in the University – depends on the Theological Studies Institute

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Interdisciplinary Ethics Teaching

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  1. Interdisciplinary Ethics Teaching Juan P. Beca

  2. Why a mandatory course? • Concern about student’s ethical education was addressed without a specific mandatory course • Mandatory course introduced for all careers in the University – depends on the Theological Studies Institute • “Professional Ethics”, not theology or philosophy Juan P. Beca

  3. Interdisciplinary task force • Discussions of ethical issues • Learning together • Planning and assessing courses (competencies) • Invite each other to our classes Juan P. Beca

  4. Sharing the course with a theologian • Lawyer provides link with professional reality • Leads the discussion of professional issues • Links with other subjects students should know • Theologian knows ethical theory (moral philosophy) • Gives “the view of the citizen” • Catholic view AS AN INVITATION • New teaching techniques Juan P. Beca

  5. It has been a process • We’ve learned over the years • Students and teachers reported the course was far from reality • Last year they report the course helps the to view ethics as something not far from real life Juan P. Beca

  6. Difficulties • Prejudice of a religious view • Students don’t like teachers that are not from “their” profession Juan P. Beca

  7. Relevant findings • SEE – JUDGE – ACT methodology • Need to do research, reflect on the experience Juan P. Beca

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