Principles of Catholic Bioethics

LESSONS

2.8h

TOTAL LENGTH

Completion certificate is available for this course

In a world filled with conflicting messages about life, marriage, and the dignity of the human person, it’s hard to find clarity. You want to make informed, ethical decisions that honor Catholic teaching, but the complexities of bioethics can feel overwhelming. “Principles of Catholic Bioethics” equips you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life’s most challenging moral questions. Guided by the Church’s wisdom and rooted in timeless principles, this course offers clear, faithful answers to modern ethical dilemmas.

MEET YOUR PROFESSOR

Dr. Joseph M. Arias

Dr. Joseph M. Arias is an Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of Students at Christendom College’s Graduate School of Theology. Holding advanced degrees in Sacred Theology (S.T.D., S.T.L., S.T.B.) and Canon Law (J.C.L.) from The Catholic University of America and the Dominican House of Studies, he specializes in moral theology.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learn the fundamental principles of moral evaluation to assess ethical choices through the lens of truth.

Explore the procreative order and discern between contraception and periodic continence in marriage, living out God’s plan for love and family.

Examine the ethical distinctions between receiving and manufacturing human life, ensuring every person is respected as a gift, not a product.

Deepen your understanding of abortion and human personhood to confidently uphold the sanctity of life from conception.

Learn how to conserve human life and bodily integrity in alignment with Catholic teachings, making decisions that safeguard both physical and spiritual health.

LESSONS IN THIS COURSE

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Principles of Catholic Bioethics

MEET YOUR PROFESSOR

Dr. Joseph M. Arias

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learn the fundamental principles of moral evaluation to assess ethical choices through the lens of truth.

Explore the procreative order and discern between contraception and periodic continence in marriage, living out God’s plan for love and family.

Examine the ethical distinctions between receiving and manufacturing human life, ensuring every person is respected as a gift, not a product.

Deepen your understanding of abortion and human personhood to confidently uphold the sanctity of life from conception.

Learn how to conserve human life and bodily integrity in alignment with Catholic teachings, making decisions that safeguard both physical and spiritual health.

LESSONS IN THIS COURSE

Fundamental Principles of Moral Evaluation

Respecting the Procreative Order

Receiving vs. Manufacturing Human Life

Abortion and Human Personhood

Conserving Human Life and Bodily Integrity

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