Ethics in Catholicism refers to the moral principles and teachings that guide human behaviour according to God's will, natural law, and Church teachings.
Ethics
Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues
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Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues ✠
The "Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues" course, led by Dr. DiAnn Ecret, explores the intersection of Catholic ethics and healthcare, addressing moral decision-making in nursing, particularly in a secularised environment. Dr. Ecret, with her extensive experience in nursing and bioethics, shares her insights into serving the sick with Christ-like compassion and the complexities of issues like prenatal diagnosis and the certainty of human life. The course also includes a Catholic Bioethics Guidebook for further study.
Catholic Bioethics: Moral and Legal Foundations
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Catholic Bioethics: Moral and Legal Foundations ✠
The "Catholic Bioethics: Moral and Legal Foundations" course covers critical bioethical issues at the intersection of science, medicine, morality, and law, examining topics from conception to death. It explores Catholic teachings on topics such as abortion, euthanasia, contraception, genetic medicine, and religious liberty in healthcare. Taught by Fr. Thomas J. Davis, the course includes essential readings from Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human Life. This course helps students navigate the evolving field of bioethics from a Catholic perspective.
Principles of Catholic Bioethics
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Principles of Catholic Bioethics ✠
The "Principles of Catholic Bioethics" course covers key topics such as moral evaluation, procreation, abortion, and bodily integrity through the lens of Catholic teaching. It provides a foundation for navigating complex bioethical issues with clarity, emphasizing respect for life and human dignity. The course is ideal for Catholics, healthcare professionals, and educators seeking to make ethical decisions. Dr. Joseph M. Arias, a theologian and canon law expert, is the instructor.
Stewarding the Environment
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Stewarding the Environment ✠
Dr. Samuel Shephard’s course on Stewarding the Environment explores the Catholic perspective on caring for creation. It covers the history of creation, ecological theory, individual responsibility, and practical ways Catholics can engage in everyday stewardship of the earth. Dr. Shephard, a biology professor with a focus on environmental sustainability, integrates faith with scientific principles to encourage responsible environmental practices.