THEO7029 · Theology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
In dialogue with scientists, philosophers, and theological ethicists, the doctoral seminar examines current advances in developing scientific disciplines and studies their ethical challenges for health and society by relying on theological ethics. After reflecting on biotechnology in general, in its two parts the seminar focuses, first, on biotechnologies that directly affect human health by considering human genetics (genetic information, research, testing, screening, editing, therapy, pharmacogenomics, and enhancement), stem cell research, regenerative medicine, oncofertility, and neuroscience. Second, the seminar studies new biotechnologies that indirectly regard human health: synthetic biology, nanotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, posthumanism, and astrobiology.
Course experience
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Organization
4.9 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.8 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.9 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~7
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section