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Divinity School Classes
REL 871b, Ethics and the Economy. The course focuses on recent theological-ethical literature that is devoted to a critical reassessment of U. S. economic policy within the context of expanding global markets. A number of formal ecclesiastical statements provide a background for the course: The U. S. Catholic Bishop 's Pastoral, Economic Justice for All (1986), The Oxford Declaration on Christian Faith and Economics (1990), and the World Council of Churches study guide on Christian Faith and the World Economy Today (1992). The work of the course is also informed by representative contemporary treatments of political economy. The objective is to provide students with foundational resources for the ethical scrutiny of current economic issues. Previous work in theological or philosophical ethics is required. Students with backgrounds in economic theory are especially welcome, including students enrolled in schools and departments other than the Divinity School or the Graduate Department of Religious Studies. Thomas
Ogletree.
REL 885b, Medical Ethics. This is an interdisciplinary course, open to students from the Divinity School, Medical School, School of Public Health , etc .It aims to provide an introduction to Medical Ethics, its theories, methods, and issues. Readings are in philosophical, theological, medical, and legal literature. Issues addressed include informed consent, death and dying, organ transplantation, medical research, reproductive technologies, allocation of scarce resources, relationships between health care providers and patients, etc. In addition to increasing their familiarity with topics, students learn methods of ethical analysis and gain facility with ethical concepts. Previous work in ethics and related disciplines, as well as experience in health care settings, is helpful but not required. Margaret Farley.
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