Christian Social Ethics in Sweden

A Contribution to the Critical Examination of Morality in Church and Society

Abstract

CSE in Sweden is conducted at state universities in a highly secularized society. Formed by history it stays in tradition of Martin Luther, furthermore Christian realism is important for the discipline. Because of this impact CSE understands itself as a critical discipline and connected to political philosophy. The text illustrates the different areas and questions in the different departments that teaches CSE. It depicts also topics that will be important for the future of CSE, e. g. Environmental ethics, research of human rights, dialogue between Christian, muslim and jewish ethics, and the role of religion in post-secular society.