The sexual revolution promised freedom, pleasure, and fulfillment, but for many, it has also delivered loneliness, confusion, and pain. In this short course, we’ll explore questions of sexual ethics, guided by two convictions: healthy thinking about sexuality must start by asking what sex is for, and ethical rules for sexual behavior must center the interests of women and children. We’ll draw on scripture, theology, sociological research, and feminist theory, covering topics including casual sex, dating, cohabitation, contraception, marriage, and celibacy. While this course presents traditional Christian sexual ethics for consideration, we welcome other perspectives and aim to cultivate open, curious, respectful dialogue.