TH332 Catholic Bioethics
Prerequisite: TH 205 or equivalent
This course explores issues in bioethics at the beginning, in the midst, and at the end of human life in light of Catholic tradition. Issues at the beginning of life may include abortion, assisted reproduction, genetic screening, and stem cell research. Issues in the midst of life may include performance enhancement, organ transplantation, and research on human subjects. Issues at the end of life may include the use of life support, euthanasia, and palliative care. The course begins by comparing a view of the human person—a theological anthropology—drawn from the Catholic intellectual tradition with some dominant secular views. The course then compares principles from Catholic medical ethics with secular principles and uses them to address bioethics issues and cases. The course is appropriate for ‘any future medical professionals and patients,’ i.e., anyone. Offered every other year.
Prerequisite
TH105 [minimum grade = D-] or
PH201 [minimum grade = D-] or
TH105 [transfer credit] or
TH205 [minimum grade = D-] or
TH205 [transfer credit] or HO302 [minimum grade = D-]