REL E 605

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Healthcare Ethics

Religious Education Religious Education

Course Description

Overview of ethical principles and theories, emphasizing role of ethics in a healthcare environment; instruction and practice in advanced oral and written communication skills.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Ethical Dilemmas

Learning Outcome

Evaluate and assess ethical dilemmas with the utilization of appropriate ethical models, application of ethical principles, and incorporation of moral norms.

Title

Pastoral Care

Learning Outcome

Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while providing pastoral care in a healthcare setting.

Title

Ethical Decision Making

Learning Outcome

Evaluate ethical decision making from both a personal and organizational perspective and develop an understanding of how these two perspectives may create conflicts of interest.

Title

Ethical Theories and Sources

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of the various theories pertaining to ethics, and the sources for ethics in sacred texts, personal narratives, traditions, and established legal codes.

Title

Pastoral Identity

Learning Outcome

Articulate own pastoral identity and call to ministry using scripture, personal narrative, and experience.