Office Schedule

30 minutes before and after class

Biography

Professor Robert Sherman
Applied Ethics

Professor Sherman holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy as well as a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degree from St. Vincent de Paul Seminary. After graduate studies he worked at a residential youth center in Keswick, England and then a career in pastoral ministry. He pursued studies in Canon Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Later careers include organizational development and Human Resources. In July 2005, Mr. Sherman accepted a position as Executive Director of St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation. Professor Sherman is a member of the Ethics Committee at St. Anthony's Hospital.  Mr. Sherman and his wife Pam live in Tampa and have four children: Abigail, Rachel, Andrew and John. He teaches at his church and is active with Palma Ceia Little League where he is a board member. Mr. Sherman is  a Board member of Bon Secours St. Petersburg, Board member and Chairman of the Board of Help Brings Hope to Haiti, Inc. He enjoys classical and jazz music, reading, and is teaching his sons the game of golf.

Subjects Taught

Ethics, Philosophy

Course Schedule

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0465   Spring Term 2013
Course	Section	Campus	Format	Starts	Ends
PHI 1600  STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS	1122	DT	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 3 Description: "G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. Times: Tuesday/7:00 - 9:40pm