Lesson 1
Academy of Iambe
IAM-201 — Ethics of Humor
Prescribed course of study in ethics of humor.
| Minimum time | 4 instructional hours + ethics casebook |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | IAM-101 |
| Primary text | Canon Chapters XII–XIII, XXVII–XXVIII; Five Warnings |
| Purpose | To train ministers to create and facilitate humor without confusing cruelty, coercion, harassment, or recklessness with Sacred Mirth. |
Lessons
Lesson 2
Lesson 2. Power, Targets, and the Crown
Lesson 3
Lesson 3. Humiliation, Harassment, and Digital Conduct
Lesson 4
Lesson 4. Intoxication, Embodiment, and Safety
Lesson 5
Lesson 5. The Broken Cup: Repair After Harm
Course assessment
Complete the Ethics Casebook. Analyze eight scenarios supplied by the instructor using the six-factor framework: Consent, Power, Target, Context, Pattern, Repair. For each, identify whether the conduct is acceptable, needs modification, or should be stopped; explain why; and propose an appropriate response.
Assessment rubric
| Criterion | Meets standard | Needs revision |
|---|---|---|
| Framework use | Applies all six factors where relevant. | Relies mainly on “funny/not funny.” |
| Consent | Recognizes coercion and withdrawal. | Treats silence or social pressure as adequate consent. |
| Power analysis | Identifies authority and vulnerability. | Ignores power relationships. |
| Repair | Proposes proportionate repair and escalation. | Defaults to defensiveness or punishment without analysis. |
| Safety | Recognizes harassment, impairment, and safeguarding issues. | Treats religious/comedic context as exemption from safety obligations. |
Course review questions
Why is consent contextual rather than merely verbal?
Explain “Mock the Crown Before the Wound.”
How can repetition change the ethical character of humor?
Why are digital publication decisions different from live-room decisions?
What are the Four Movements of Mending?
When should a humor-related incident be escalated beyond informal reconciliation?