Theology Quiz

Deontological

Duty based ethics. This theory of morality judges an action by examining the nature of the acts itself and the will of the agents rather than the goals or outcome.

Teleological

Consquence based ethics. This theory of morality derives duty or moral obligation from the and results of consequences.

First Level of Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

The Pre-Conventional Level

Stage 1 of Kohlbergs Stages

The Punishment Orientation

The Punishment Orientation

Consequences of action determine goodness or badness

Stage 2 of Kohlbergs Stages

The Reward Orientation

The Reward Orientation

Right action is what satisfies my needs and occasionally others needs as well

Second Level of Kohlbergs Stages of Moral Development

The Conventional Level

Stage 3 of Kohlbergs Stages

The "Good Kid" Orientation

The "Good Kid" Orientation

Intentions become important for the first time because they help gain the approval of others. Good behavior consists of actions that pleases others, especially parents.

Stage 4 of Kohlbergs Stages

The Maintaining Social Order Orientation

The Maintaining Social Order Orientation

Characterized by trying to due one's duty to maintain social order. Good behavior means following authority and fixed rules.

Third Level of Kohlbergs Stages of Moral Development

The Post-Conventional Level

Stage 5 of Kohlbergs Stages

The Social Contract Orientation

The Social Contract Orientation

Emphasis on the legal point of view. Right actions are defined in terms of general individual rights that have been critically examined and agreed on by the whole society. The values one upholds are for the sake of the common good, or for the benefit of others in society, not just themselves

Stage 6 of Kohlbergs Stages

The Universal Orientation

The Universal Orientation

What is right is determined by a decision of personal conscience, which appeals to universal and consistent truths.

The Covenants

Noahic e, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Dravidic, Messianic

Noahic Covenant(2,348 BC)

Old Testament
Genesis 6:5 - 9:27.
Everlasting promise.
Worldwide destruction from flood.
Made with Noah and his seed.
Sets the STAGE for restoration of all things when all will be administered by Christ.
Symbol is a Rainbow.

Abrahamic Covenant (1,913 BC)

Old Testament
Genesis 12: 1-3, 15: 1-21, 17: 1-22, 18: 16-19:29, 22: 1-19
Everlasting Covenant
"Sin of Sons of God," Tower of Babel
Jacob & Esau
Genesis 25: 19-34, 26: 34-28:5, 32: 3-33:20
Secure an innumerable SEED to enjoy the land and the blessing, in turn the world
Symbol is Circumcision

Mosaic Covenant (1,491 BC)

Old Testament
Genesis 40:1-41:57; Exodus 3:1-4:17, 12:1-19:25, 19:16-20:17
Two-way, conditional
Made directly with the people of Israel
Set in stone
Added as temporary supervisor to teach religious righteous STANDARDS and magnifies sin until the coming of the Messiah
The Sabbath

Davidic Covenant (1,042 BC)

Old Testament
1 Samuel 17: 1-58, 2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
Everlasting
Made with King David and his royal seed
Secures that a son of David as SOVEREIGN
Sits on the throne and rules forever
Christ
After the period Judges and before the era of a divided Kingdom of Israel
Christ's resurrection and enthronement

Messianic Covenant

Mentioned throughout the OT and complete focus of NT
Replaces Old Covenant
First announced in Babylonian captivity
Put into motion at the crucifixion
Secures SALVATION
New heart and forgiveness of God's people
Enjoyed spiritually by believers now
Symbol is Bread and Cup

Things to Remember about The Stages of Moral Development

One must go step by step through these stages; you can't skip stages.
The stages are the same across cultures, though the rate at which one progresses through them may vary.
Exposure to people who are in the higher stages helps others grow into new stages.
Children and Adults are attracted to one stage above where they are. They can only understand the ones they have been through, the one they are in, and one above them.
The stages progresses from an individual focus to a universal focus.
Learning about these stages actually helps one to grow in his/her moral development.

The Heinz Dilemma

A woman is dying and needs an expensive medication. Husband cannot afford the medication, should he steal it or should she die. The purpose of the Heinz Dilemma is to identify what stage of moral development an individual is currently in, Pre-Conventional, Conventional, and Post Conventional.