Divine Command Theory Starter – God is an army general. Explain how? Is this accurate? Homework – Consider weaknesses with divine command theory LO s To know and understand the basic tenets of the divine command theory To explore some of the different key thinkers who have written on divine command theory To consider the strength of divine command theory as a moral theory for Christians

Divine Command Theory “You cannot have a command without a commander.” HP Owen God is the army general and Christians are soldiers on the battlefield of life The general has a plan for them to be victorious and must follow his commands however strange they may sound because he knows they will be victorious Completely absolute, deontological

Divine Command Theory AKA – Theological Voluntarism 1) God is all-powerful 2) God does not act arbitrarily 3) God orders the Universe by Divine Law 4) Human beings have an obligation to be obedient to God’s Law 5) God’s Law is revealed to us through ie scripture

DCT Use stations to complete DCT mindmap Ext – 1) Underline key quotes Ext – 2) Write a critical question for each scholar

DCT Discussion Problems

Odd One Out Divine Command Theory, Theological Voluntarism, Natural Law Barth, Calvin, Kierkegaard Obedience, obligation, freedom All-powerful, all-loving, all-knowing Army General, Father, Jesus