PHBM 470 - Health Care & Religion

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHBM - Pharm Biomedical Sci

Description:

The course will address the place of religion and spirituality in the healing arts and sciences. Topics include metaphysical presuppositions, historical back-grounds, medical care and western faith traditions, eastern faith traditions and indigenous religions, the New Age movement and alternative medicine, the theological foundations of medical ethics, and the placebo effect.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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