THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN ETHICS IN THE FORMATION OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This paper explores the foundational role Christian ethics have played in shaping modern democratic institutions. Drawing upon historical, theological, and political sources, the study highlights how values such as human dignity, justice, equality, and the rule of law—central to Christian ethical teachings—have directly informed democratic thought and governance structures. The research contextualizes these ethical influences within European political evolution and traces their diffusion into global democratic systems. Using qualitative historical analysis and comparative frameworks, this article underscores how moral principles from Christian traditions continue to underpin key democratic institutions today.