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In this CASE news we promote the upcoming New College Medical Ethics Event Series—September and November.
- Bioethics in focus at New College Lectures!
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
1. Bioethics in focus at 2009 New College Lectures! Just 2 weeks - RSVP NOW!!
Informed by a biblical understanding of God’s purposes the annual New College lectures, will consider the bioethical issues that we face every day as we make decisions about creating, preserving and protecting life. Professor Wyatt is Professor of Ethics and Perinatology, the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. He has a long-standing interest in the philosophical, ethical and religious issues raised by advances in medical technology. He is author of the widely acclaimed book Matters of Life and Death, published by InterVarsity Press. This event is open to the public.
Tuesday 8 September | Bioethics and creation
How do different conceptions of the origins of the cosmos impact on current bioethical debates? What does creation order imply about reproductive technology, parenthood, and the intrinsic value of human life?
6.15 pm The John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW, Drinks & Canapés, lecture to follow from 7.15pm, question time and supper to follow the lectures
Wednesday 9 September | Bioethics and redemption
The minimization of suffering is central to the moral vision of utilitarianism. How does the Easter story transform perceptions of suffering and how does this impact on current bioethical controversies about assisted suicide, euthanasia, ageing and degenerative diseases?
Thursday 10 September | Bioethics and future hope
The Enlightenment project aims to create better humans by the use of technology. How should we respond? What are the implications of the Christian hope for bioethics? How should we treat our patients now in the light of the future?
Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm Main Common Room, New College, UNSW, question time and supper to follow the lectures
Entrance is free. Booking is essential and must be made by 4 September. For further information, including to book, please contact New College Reception, (02) 9381 1999, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or visit the New College Lectures Home Page.
2. CASE Medical Ethics & Bioethics Seminar with Prof Wyatt for medical practitioners on Wednesday September 9, 3.00-5.00pm.
CASE presents an interactive seminar for medical researchers and practitioners. Prof Wyatt will introduce some of the themes to be covered in the New College Lecture series using one or two specific clinical case histories. For more information click here or download your invitation.
CASE Seminar on Medical Ethics and Bioethics
DATE | Wednesday 9 September 2009
TIME | 3:00pm-5.00pm
VENUE | New College Village (UNSW), 215A Anzac Parade, Kensington 2033
COST | Nil for Seminar, Meal option at New College ($5), stay on for Lecture
RSVP | Essential as places are strictly limited (30 people)
TO REGISTER:
EMAIL | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | PHONE | 02 9381 1999
3. CASE Presents Medical Ethics Training Workshops by Bioethicist Dr Megan Best
The Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE) will be conducting two upcoming training sessions for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. The two evenings of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW on 23 September and 3 November and are open to all. For more information click here.
Workshop 1 – The Beginning of life
DATE | Wednesday 23 September 2009
TIME | 7:00pm-9.00pm
Workshop 2 - The End of life
DATE | Tuesday 3 November 2009
TIME | 7:00pm-9.00pm
VENUE | New College Village (UNSW)
COST | $35 for one workshop session or $60 for both workshop sessions
TO REGISTER: EMAIL | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) PHONE | 02 9381 1999
4. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
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By Dr Megan Best
Do you have a passion for educating the Christian public on issues in medical ethics?
Would you like to see community discussions about bioethics become more robust and informed?
Do you wish you knew what to say when something like euthanasia comes up in conversation with your friends?
Dr Megan Best is conducting training sessions for those who would like to be able to give talks on Christian ethics at the beginning and end of life. Two evenings of training will be held at New College Village, University of NSW and are open to all. Registration for each session will include an interactive education session with resource booklet, information regarding ongoing education resources and a slide presentation on the topic for the registrant’s own use as well as refreshments.
Workshop 1 – The Beginning of life
DATE | Wednesday 23 September 2009
TIME | 7:00pm-9.00pm
Workshop 2 - The End of life
DATE | Tuesday 3 November 2009
TIME | 7:00pm-9.00pm
VENUE | New College Village (UNSW), 215A Anzac Parade, Kensington
COST | $35 for one session or $60 for both sessions
Dr Megan Best is a bioethicist and Palliative Care doctor. She teaches medical ethics at UNSW and Sydney Missionary and Bible College and has had extensive experience in developing health policy at State and Federal government levels.
TO REGISTER |
EMAIL | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
PHONE | 02 9381 1999
Registration closing dates are: 14 September for the Workshop 1 and 23 October for Workshop 2.
P.S. In a related event New College has invited leading bioethicist Professor John Wyatt to present its 2009 annual lecture series that we have titled Bioethics And Future Hope. This series of three public lectures will be presented on the UNSW campus from the 8 - 10 September (ENTRANCE IS FREE, RSVP essential by 4 September). For those of you able to attend, the link to 2009 New College Lectures information can be found here.
CASE News
The regular email newsletter from the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education.
If you are having trouble viewing this email, go here to view it online.
- New College Lecture Series 2009: Bioethics And Future Hope
- Case Magazine # 20 and recap of the popular issue # 19
- Latest posts on the CASE Blog
- Introducing Mike Thompson
1. New College Lecture Series 2009: Bioethics And Future Hope
The 2009 New College Lectures will offer a Christian perspective on the impact that technology is having on medical practices. Informed by a biblical understanding of God’s purposes Prof Wyatt will consider the bioethical issues that we face every day as we make decisions about creating, preserving and protecting life. The three public lectures will be presented by Professor John Wyatt, the author of Matters of Life and Death and Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College, London, and Consultant Neonatologist at University College London Hospitals. The lectures will be held from the 8-10 September at The John Niland Scientia Building (night 1) and New College, at UNSW. More information can be found at http://www.newcollege.unsw.edu.au/newcollegelectures.html or you can RSVP by phoning on 02 9381 1999.
2. Case Magazine # 20 and recap of the popular issue # 19
We have Case 20 is currently being prepared for publication in September. It is on the topic of apologetics. There are many different views on what apologetics is and how it should be practised. Steven Cowan defines apologetics as “...the defence of the Christian faith against charges of falsehood, inconsistency or credulity”. In simple terms, apologetics is about giving a defence, but for many apologists this is all a bit - well - defensive! There is of course a place for offensive apologetics that involves offering positive reasons for the Christian faith. This may take the form of arguments for the existence of God or the key facts of the gospel, particularly claims of deity and his resurrection. But there are many other thoughts on what 21st Century apologetics should look like. The next edition of Case magazine will explore this topic in depth.
A recap on the contents of Case 19, this was on the issue of the God and Science. It has been one of our most successful issues ever with a lot of people keen to purchase it as a single issue and also people have been signing up to be subscribers. Why don’t you consider buying your own copy to give to friends, family and colleagues or becoming a subscriber?
Articles
- The God of Science (Trevor Cairney)
- I Believe in Nature: An Exploration of Naturalism and the Biblical Worldview (Kirsten Birkett)
- God and Evolution (Dennis Alexander)
- Belief in God: A Trick of our Brain? (Michael Murray)
- The Role and Limits of Science in Moral Reasoning (Lewis Jones)
- The End of Architecture (Cameron Blair)
BookCASE
- God’s Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? (Andre Kyme)
- The Faith of Scientists: In Their Own Words (Patrick Chan)
3. Latest posts on the CASE Blog
In our CASE blog we seek to engage with issues and ideas that are relevant to contemporary life. We welcome your comments and feedback. Our latest blog posts are:
4. Introducing Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson officially joined the New College staff on July 14 as part-time CASE Associate Editor. Mike has been an active member of the CASE network and has contributed a number of articles for the CASE publication on topics such as the history of New York City (Case 18), and the ethics of democracy-promotion as a foreign policy objective (Case 13). Mike’s main responsibilities relate to assisting with the editing and production management of CASE magazine. Mike has been an active participant in the CASE project since 2006 as an Associate, and has been involved as a member of both the Centre’s Editorial and Scholars groups. He is currently completing his PhD thesis in History at the University of Sydney, where he has been researching and teaching in American History. His focus is on Christianity and American foreign relations.
5. From the Vault
As is our aim here at CASE, we hope that these publications stimulate you to ponder and challenge many of the world views which are presented to us daily and necessitate much more thought than we so often give them.
Your Sincerely,
Professor Trevor Cairney
Director, Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE)
New College, University of NSW, 2052.
Ph: +61 2 9381 1999 F: +61 2 9381 1909.
Articles are provided for research, citing, printing for private use and for linking to other resources. If you wish to use multiple copies of articles, please request permission.
