Biomedical Ethics in the Christian Narrative.
Paper details:
What do the four parts of the Christian Biblical Narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.
Textbook
1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing
Shelly, J. A., & Miller, A. B. (2006). Called to care: A Christian worldview for nursing (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic. ISBN-13: 9780830827657
Read Chapters 7-9 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.
2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians
Meilaender, G. (2013). Bioethics: A primer for Christians (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 9780802867704
Read Chapters 7-10 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.
Electronic Resource
1. Bioethics
Read “Bioethics” found on the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy website.
3. The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate
Read “The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics: A Foundation for Current Bioethical Debate” by Lawrence located in the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities (2007).
http://www.journalchirohumanities.com/article/S1556-3499(13)60161-8/pdf
Website
1. American Journal of Bioethics
Explore the American Journal of Bioethics website.
2. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
Explore the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues website.
https://bioethicsarchive.georgetown.edu/pcsbi/studies.html
e-Library Resource
1. Principlism
Read “Principlism” by Childress found in the Encyclopedia of Ethics (2001).
2. Ethics
Read “Ethics” by Hobden found in Key Concepts in Nursing (2008).
2. Death, Dying, and Grief
Paper details:
Reflect on the analysis of the sin of suicide and thus, euthanasia from the topic readings. Do you agree? Why or why not? Refer to the lecture and topic readings in your response.
Textbook
1. Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing
Shelly, J. A., & Miller, A. B. (2006). Called to care: A Christian worldview for nursing (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic. ISBN-13: 9780830827657
2. Bioethics: A Primer for Christians
Meilaender, G. (2013). Bioethics: A primer for Christians (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 9780802867704
Read Chapters 10-12 from Called to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing.
Read Chapters 6 and 12 from Bioethics: A Primer for Christians.
