Torah's Universal Ethics for Humanity

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The Noahide Laws: Theory and Practice of Universal Ethics In this insightful course, Rabbi Dr. Shimon David Cowen explores the world-view of the Noahide Laws as a universal ethical covenant for humanity, rooted in profound wisdom and moral clarity. Based on his acclaimed work "The Theory and Practice of Universal Ethics – The Noahide Laws," Rabbi Cowen delves into the foundational principles of the Noahide Laws, offering an understanding of their role in shaping a just and compassionate society. This course includes 5 engaging video lectures, reading exercises to deepen comprehension, and a final exam to solidify your understanding. Ideal for anyone seeking a practical and profound grasp of these ethical guidelines in today’s world.

About This Course

It has been extant for tousands of years and it has been the root for the major world cultures as well as for the major doctrines of “modernity” ushered in by the Renaissance. It's values are concrete and capable of precise application to all the issues of contemporary society and life. Moreover, their universality, both in spiritual and historical terms, potentially endows them with a legitimacy for all peoples.

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Certification

At the end of the course you will have acquired the fundamental implications of the Noahide laws as they are an intrinsic “possession” of humanity. As it is stated in the biblical text, the human being is “created in the image of God,” meaning that he is fitted to “imitate God”. This imitation takes place through the performance of these Divine Commandments. You will receive your certificate if you pass with 80% or more and a special recognition if you get 100%.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you will have clearly understood the spiritual-historical process of refinement of humanity from Adam (the first man) until our days. Understood the essential human property of being made in the "Image" of God. Understand rationality and its relation to the Noahide Laws. Understood human personality through the psychological matrix of the Noahide Laws.

Course Staff

Rabbi Shimon Dovid Cowen

Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen, son of a former Governor General of Australia, Sir Zelman Cowen OBM, has a dual background in secular and religious studies. He has a PhD in social philosophy and received Rabbinic Ordination from Rabbi Chaim Gutnick OBM in Australia and Rabbi S. Y. Cohen, the Chief Rabbi of Haifa, Israel. He has been a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University and Program Director of a postgraduate Rabbinic Institute, the Kollel Menachem Lubavitch in Melbourne. In 1998 he “fused” these strands in the establishment of the Institute for Judaism and Civilization as its founding Director.

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