RELE 501 - Christian Ethics in Healthcare (1)

This course is a survey and analysis of healthcare ethics from a Christian theological perspective. It is organized around the norms, contexts, and authorities in Christian ethics, and is organized around three distinct movements (1) the origins and development of healthcare ethics and the emergence of American Bioethics, (2) the traditions, theories, and moral principles operative in healthcare practice, and (3) enduring bioethics issues. Special attention will be given to health equity in the provision of care and distinctive Seventh-day Adventist’s teachings regarding ethical issues in health care.