RL 210 - Contemporary Issues in Religion: Control of Life And Death

Institution:

Alverno College

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Prereq. FA 110; HUM 150; CM 112 or IN 130 - The student develops and reflects on multiple perspectives (moral/ethical, legal, scientific, and religious) dealing with issues concerning life and death that arise out of contemporary science, medicine, technology, and worldviews. She analyzes and responds to artistic and humanistic works that express the human experience of suffering and death; examines the moral and religious reasoning supporting positions on critical moral issues (e.g., abortion, euthanasia); analyzes Christian attitudes, beliefs, and rituals related to death and dying; and reflects theologically on the processes of grief and dying. The student also analyzes the moral systems of selected moral theologians. She applies their systems to particular issues, comparing and evaluating them in light of their Christian foundations and implications for Christian living.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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