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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!
- CASE Seminar
- CASE Workshops
- 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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