Christian Bioethics -- This course is an introduction to the ever-changing field of bioethics.  My approach to this course is by way of theological principles that can help one navigate the dilemmas of bioethics.  We begin with a basic principle that humans are created in the imago dei and have an inherent dignity.  This course is intended to introduce students of various majors to the vast field of bioethics.  See the course syllabus for the course.  This also contains a number of very good links for research purposes.

Core 10 - Christianity in Public Life -- This senior seminar is one of the capstone courses offered this semester in the Core Program.  We begin by reading Stephen Carter's The Culture of Disbelief, and discuss his thesis that modern American law and politics have trivialized the role of religion.  The goal is for each student to write a major research paper on an ethical issue and to begin to apply principles of Christian humanism to arrive at a  conclusion.  See the syllabus for this course.

Ecclesiology and Ecumenism  This course examines the nature and role of the Church in the world today.  Special emphasis is placed on the different ways of "being" Church in the world today.  The possibilities for ecumenical dialogue are also examined.  See syllabus for this course.

Theology of Ministry -- This course is a study of ministry, the theology of ministry and the integration of other humane disciplines.  We will examine the role of ordained and lay ministry.  Through guest speakers, engagement in a ministry project and theological reflection, students will begin to develop both the practical and theological skills which will result in the final course project, their own theology of ministry.  See syllabus for this course.

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