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Ethics in Action
Learn about the concept of virtue ethics and the challenges of sustainable development in edX's Ethics in an Action certification course.
Intermediate
Online
10 Weeks
Free
16 Jan, 2024 - 31 Aug, 2024
Enrollment Date
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
2-4 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Ethics in Action programme is an intermediate course that focuses on the moral challenges of sustainable development and the idea of virtue ethics which is extremely relevant today. The programme curriculum has been curated by SDGAcademyX and is spread throughout 10 modules. It also aims to explain what virtue ethics mean in different major philosophical and religious traditions. Further, you will learn about the biggest world challenges such as poverty, climate change, corruption, etc.
The Ethics in Action online course calls for virtue ethics to make our world and future more peaceful and sustainable. You will be introduced to the concepts of ethics in action, religion and virtue ethics, environmental justice, politics, and power and more. This learning programme includes video chapters, case studies, extra readings, a discussion forum, and other learning resources to help you excel.
Moreover, you also have the option to purchase a verified certificate after completing the Ethics in Action certification programme. Also, the 'Verified Track' will provide you with unlimited access to the course material, feedback, and graded assignments. For free, the candidates can audit the self-paced programme for a limited period.
The highlights
- Intermediate-level study
- Flexible schedule
- Course surveys
- Self-paced course
- Discussions during course
- Final exam
- Financial aid option available
- Set weekly learning goals
Program offerings
- Flexible learning
- Free to audit
- No prerequisites
- Offered by sdgacademyx
- Discussions and feedback
- Edx support
- Intermediate-level study
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
The Ethics in Action programme by edX doesn't have any minimum requirements. If interested, you can simply enrol in the course.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Moreover, to be eligible for the Ethics in Action certificate, you must upgrade to the 'Verified Track' and complete the course successfully. Also, you must clear the final exam.
What you will learn
On completing the Ethics in Action certification syllabus, you will have learnt:
- What is meant by virtue ethics?
- The idea of virtue ethics in philosophy and religion
- How to advance sustainable development by establishing multi-faith consensus
- Why should faith communities get involved in peace and development?
- How virtue ethics can create a prosperous and peaceful world
- Motivating religious leaders, politicians, professionals in business and civil society through ethics
Who it is for
The Ethics in Action programme is meant for the following communities and individuals interested in sustainable development, global issues, Philosophy, Theology, religion, and more:
- Religious and spiritual individuals and communities
- Graduate and advanced undergraduate students
- Development professionals
Admission details
- Ethics in Action programme web page is available here: https://www.edx.org/course/ethics-in-action
- Create an account on the website before you proceed further.
- After logging into your account, click on ‘Enrol now’.
- Choose the study mode and decide whether you want to learn for free or pay for the certificate.
Filling the form
You must sign up on the edX website to enrol in Ethics in Action certification. To sign up, click on ‘Enrol now’ on the course page, and you will be asked to fill in your name, email ID, username, password, country, etc.
After entering these details, you can sign up and keep yourself logged in to enrol in a course. The other alternative is simply using your existing social accounts on Google/Facebook/Microsoft/Apple and sign-in directly.
The syllabus
Welcome to the Course
Module 1 : Introduction to Ethics In Action
- Reflection Journey - Part I
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 1 Discussion
Module 2 : Religion and Virtue Ethics - Part I
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 2 Discussion
Module 3 : Religion and Virtue Ethics - Part II
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 3 Discussion
Module 4 : The Virtuous Society
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 4 Discussion
- Reflection Journey - Part II
Module 5 : Poverty and Inequality
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 5 Discussion
Module 6 : Peace
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 6 Discussion
Module 7 : Refugees, Trafficking, and Modern Slavery
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 7 Discussion
Module 8 : Environmental Justice
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 8 Discussion
Module 9 : Politics and Power
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 9 Discussion
Module 10 : Business, Work, and the Common Good
- Video Chapters
- Module Readings
- Module 10 Discussion
Course Conclusion
- Towards a New Virtue Ethics for Sustainable Development
- Examining Ethics in Action: Case Studies
- Concluding Discussion
- Reflection Journey - Part III
- Final Exam (Verified Track only)
- Post-Course Survey
How it helps
The Ethics in Action certification course teaches the highly relevant subject of ethics and their role in sustainable development and peaceful living. You can learn this course for free and access most of the material by auditing the course. However, the programme also provides a certificate that will be a useful addition to your resume and help you get better professional opportunities.
Instructors
Mr Jeffrey D. Sachs
Professor
Columbia University,...
FAQs
The audit track for the course does not include any instructor support.
The lessons in Ethics in Action certification will be self-paced to help you learn anytime.
The program does not have any prerequisites.
Yes, the course includes multiple module discussions throughout the tenure.
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