Education / continuing education, further training Universal ethics

This course is a postgraduate course CAS Transnational and Universal Ethics, which is part of the MAS Transcultural Competencies and Ethics and the MAS Ethics and Business, but can also be attended independently of these Master's programs.

The continuing education course "Cross-border and universal ethics" can be booked either as distance learning or as a combined version with eLearning and face-to-face teaching. Both variants comprise 40 learning units, which are made available to you as a PDF. Every two weeks you will receive the course materials for five learning units, which you work on independently. For each course variant, you work on five assignments which you send in and on which you receive written feedback. Depending on the variant you choose, you will also take part in a course day or a half-day consultation or complete two additional learning units.

The duration of a course in universal ethics is defined independently by the schools. It can therefore vary from provider to provider.

We therefore recommend that you contact the school of your choice directly via our contact form or use the "Ask a question" button to get in touch with the right contact person.

The aim of the course is to provide course participants with the skills they need to ask, reflect on and discuss current ethical questions, develop their own ethical behavior and reflect on their view of humanity and the world on a spiritual and material level. To this end, they are introduced to a wide range of ethical areas and learn about secular ethics as well as the ethics of various religions.

The Cross-Border and Universal Ethics course is aimed at those interested in the field of ethics and philosophy who have a good knowledge of German and initial training with professional experience.

Each school determines independently which target groups are addressed and which admission requirements apply. There may therefore be differences, which are best clarified directly with the respective school using our contact form or the "Ask a question" button. Speak to the right contact person quickly, easily and without obligation.

Continuing education, further training in universal ethics is generally structured along the following lines:

• Introduction to ethics (e.g. What is ethics? Difference to morality, law and religion, history of ethical traditions of thought)
• Fundamentals of universal ethics (e.g. ethics beyond religion, culture and worldview, the human being at the center: compassion, respect, equality, global challenges and ethical responsibility)
• Ethical principles in everyday life (e.g. non-violence, honesty, mindfulness, sustainability, ethical behavior in work, consumption, relationships, society)
• Intercultural and interreligious perspectives
• Case studies & ethical decision-making

Note: The training content may vary (depending on the school, offer, target group and degree). For detailed information, please contact the respective school. You can use our contact form to submit your questions/concerns quickly, easily and without obligation.