Using the modified Stassen-Gushee model for ethical
reasoning that we have applied in class, students will attempt to analyze
several medieval texts concerning the Crusades (Medieval Reader
430-464). The class will be divided by the nature of their
investigation:
Group 1: The Way of Reasoning Dimension
Group 2: The Basic Convictions Dimension
Group 3: The Passions/Loyalties and Perception
Dimensions
- You should use the questions associated with each
dimension as a guide for investigating the text, but you need not
address each one. Your report should include a handout that summarizes
your findings. You will want to pay particular attention to quotations
from the texts.
- You may also find that you need to look at
secondary background sources. If you do, please remember to site them
both in the body of the handout and in a Works Cited list.
- The total presentation should take no more than
ten minutes, so you'll want to practice ahead of time and plan to be
both concise in your findings and assured in your organization.
- Finally, I would like each group to apply the principles of just war as discussed in class to your findings. How
would a just war theorist evaluate the reasoning, convictions,
loyalties, and perceptions in question? Should not attempt to apply
every principle, but only those that seem germane.
I will evaluate your report and presentation
according to the following criteria:
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