32 courses with the subject ETH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ETH 250ETHICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE3
(formerly PHI 250 Ethics; Theories and Principles; formerly Morality and Life) An introduction to philosophical and/or theological moral theories, with attention to classical and contemporary perspectives, and to their application to current moral issues. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.)
An introduction to philosophical and/or theological moral theories, with attention to classical and contemporary perspectives, and to their application to current moral issues.
This course examines the human meaning of sex and sexuality and their ethical aspects. Some of the issues discussed in this course are the following: love, marriage, sex, gender, feminism, identity, commitment, intimacy, pornography and censorship. Other topics will be considered at the discretion of the instructor and the students.
An introduction to philosophical and/or Christian theological conceptions of justice, such as those based on maximizing happiness, a social contract, compassion, and sacred obligation and their application to contemporary social issues, such as income inequality, racial discrimination, human rights and the societal roles of business, religion, civic organizations and government. Recommended for students considering a career in law or criminal justice.
(formerly PHI 242, PHI 255) What kind of moral obligations do human beings have to other living things and the rest of nature? The course explores moral issues that arise in our relationship to nature, particularly from philosophical and/or religious perspectives. Basic theories and tools of moral reasoning are introduced to understand and evaluate diverse viewpoints about the current and ideal state of human interaction with our environment. Issues examined may include global climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, pollution, waste and animal cruelty. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.)
What kind of moral obligations do human beings have to other living things and the rest of nature? The course explores moral issues that arise in our relationship to nature, particularly from philosophical and/or religious perspectives. Basic theories and tools of moral reasoning are introduced to understand and evaluate diverse viewpoints about the current and ideal state of human interaction with our environment. Issues examined may include global climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, pollution, waste and animal cruelty.
An introduction to the general theories of ethics applied to the business field. Topics include social responsibilities, environmental concerns, marketing, truth telling, employment, leadership, obligations to constituencies and the challenges and opportunities posed by capitalism.
(formerly COM 258/PHI 258; formerly Communication Ethics) An investigation of the problems of ethical and moral decision- making in mass communications and technology. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.) 3 credits
This course introduces major theories of ethical decision- making and applies them to dilemmas likely to be encountered in the professional workplace. Topics include but may not be limited to social justice, rights and responsibilities, individuals and society, confidentiality, consent, diversity, advocacy, integrity and opportunities for transformational leadership. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.) (Offered Fall/ Spring)
This course introduces major theories of ethical decision-making and applies them to dilemmas likely to be encountered in the professional workplace. Topics include but may not be limited to social justice, rights and responsibilities, individuals and society, confidentiality, consent, diversity, advocacy, integrity and opportunities for transformational leadership.
This course surveys the origins and foundations of Christian social ethics, and examines its interaction with contemporary social ethical issues. The course first reviews how the biblical and early Christian traditions addressed various social ethical problems of the time. Then the course studies the recent development of Catholic and/or Protestant social ethics in the modern world, and explores how these sources address selected issues in current political, economic, ecological and social life.
(formerly IPJ 279 Traditions of Peace and Justice, formerly THE 279) An examination of Christian and other religious sources which address the nature of peace and social justice, the origins of war and injustice and various strategies for overcoming these problems. Topics may include international inequalities, poverty and wealth, ecology, revolution and nonviolence. (Sponsored by the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.)
An examination of Christian and other religious sources which address the nature of peace and social justice, the origins of war and injustice and various strategies for overcoming these problems. Topics may include international inequalities, poverty and wealth, ecology, revolution and nonviolence.
(formerly PHI 380H Ethics: Theories and Applications) An examination of general theories of obligation as applied to specific contemporary problems. The student will be introduced to major ethical theories, including: virtue-based, deontological and utilitarian standards. Life choices concerning issues of courage, moderation, wisdom, trust, authenticity, friendship, compassion and justice will be discussed. Controversial issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, lying and truth telling, sexual morality, medical experimentation, citizenship, punishment, obligations to the disadvantaged and business and professional obligations are among those explored. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy or by the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.)
This course examines ethical theories, principles and applications to the field of medicine. The nature, rights and individual dignity of the human person and basic principles of moral philosophy will be discussed. Topics may include death and dying, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, abortion, allocation of scarce medical resources, truth telling in the doctor-patient relationship, the right to medical care, informed consent, human experimentation and other contemporary problems.
Traditional moral and political philosophy has often ignored or marginalized the needs and interest of disabled individuals. This course introduces key intellectual traditions that have influenced our modern understanding of what is moral good and just. The class will contemplate fundamental questions that affect the daily lives of those with disabilities and their families. The course will introduce a moral principle or tradition and apply that to issues related to the needs and interests of those with disabilities. The objective is to develop an understanding of how the life circumstances and prospects of disabled people are shaped by larger discourses within moral philosophy and for students to acquire the capacity to respond to ethical dilemmas that affect those individuals with disabilities personal and professional lives. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.)
An examination of general theories of obligation as applied to specific contemporary problems. The student will be introduced to major ethical theories, including: virtue-based, deontological and utilitarian standards. Life choices concerning issues of courage, moderation, wisdom, trust, authenticity, friendship, compassion and justice will be discussed. Controversial issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, lying and truth telling, sexual morality, medical experimentation, citizenship, punishment, obligations to the disadvantaged and business and professional obligations are among those explored.
This course will build on concepts introduced in Introduction to Bioethics by expanding focus to ethical issues not necessarily confined to a medical/hospital setting. Issues can include the intersection of health and environmental concerns, public policies on issues such as vaccination, abortion and physical assisted death, research ethics, disability ethics, stem cell research, cloning, ectogenesis and artificial intelligence.
ETH 3900H(Honors) Bioethics in the Contemporary World3
This course explores medical ethics from two perspectives: the critical analysis of recent bioethics literature and the impact for future health care professionals. Both theory and application will be considered, especially as they relate to informed consent, human personhood, allocation of resources, technological advancement, research methods, professional duties, interpersonal relations and compassion in the workplace.
Specialized, self-directed study of a topic not available within scheduled courses, and under individual direction of a faculty member. Subject to Chairperson approval. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy or the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.) 1-3 credits GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR DUAL- DEGREE PROGRAM NURSING STUDENTS ONLY:
Specialized, self-directed study of a topic not available within scheduled courses, and under individual direction of a faculty member. Subject to Chairperson approval.
Specialized, self-directed study of a topic not available within scheduled courses, and under individual direction of a faculty member. Subject to Chairperson approval.
Specialized, self-directed study of a topic not available within scheduled courses, and under individual direction of a faculty member. Subject to Chairperson approval.
(formerly PHI 505, THE 505) This course will focus on the study of general ethical theories, principles and applications in the field of medicine. Seminar topics include patient autonomy, consent, competency, technology, reproduction, genetics, death and dying, and more. This course is a graduate-level course for Master’s level and Dual Degree Nursing students only that meets the Ethics general education requirement. It is not open to other undergraduate students. (Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy and/or the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.) (Offered Fall, Intersession, Spring, Summer)
