Islamic Bioethics
Examine Islamic ethical principles applied to modern biomedical challenges, covering genetic research, organ donation, and reproductive technologies.
Examine Islamic ethical principles applied to modern biomedical challenges, covering genetic research, organ donation, and reproductive technologies.
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth introduction to Islamic Bioethics, examining how Islamic moral traditions engage with complex ethical questions arising from cutting-edge biomedical advancements. Led by Dr. Mohammed Ghaly, a leading scholar in Islamic Ethics, the course explores a wide range of bioethical issues including the beginning and end of human life, abortion, assisted reproductive technologies, palliative care, organ donation, and ethical responses to pandemics. Participants will gain insights into the diverse perspectives within Islamic bioethical discourse, understand how mainstream positions are developed, and explore the interactions between Islamic bioethics and other ethical traditions. The course is designed to provide a nuanced understanding of the field, emphasizing well-argued insights rather than simplistic answers.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the relationship between Islamic ethics and modern biomedical advancements
Examine classical and contemporary approaches to Islamic bioethics
Evaluate Islamic perspectives on the beginning and end of human life
Assess Islamic ethical considerations in assisted reproductive technologies
Explore Islamic viewpoints on organ donation and transplantation
Analyze Islamic approaches to end-of-life care and euthanasia
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic Bioethics, exploring how Islamic moral traditions engage with contemporary biomedical challenges. The curriculum covers both classical and contemporary Islamic bioethics, addressing key issues such as the beginning and end of human life, assisted reproductive technologies, human milk banks, brain death, organ donation, end-of-life care, and pandemic ethics. Throughout the course, students will examine the methodological aspects of Islamic bioethics, understanding how diverse perspectives are deliberated and how mainstream positions are developed. The course emphasizes the complex nature of bioethical issues, encouraging students to understand well-argued insights rather than seeking simple answers. Participants will gain insights into how Islamic bioethical positions are formed, defended, and reconciled with both religious texts and modern biomedical sciences.
Classical Islamic Bioethics
Module 1
Contemporary Islamic Bioethics
Module 2
The Beginning of Human Life
Module 3
Beginning of Human Life - Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
Module 4
Beginning of Human Life - Human Milk Banks
Module 5
End of Life and the Concept of Brain Death - When Does Human Life End?
Module 6
Organ Donation
Module 7
End-of-Life Care (EoLC): Life-Sustaining Treatments (LSTs) and Euthanasia
Module 8
Ethics of Pandemics and Covid-19
Module 9
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Islamic Ethics Scholar Bridging Theology and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Mohammed Ghaly, a Professor of Islam & Biomedical Ethics at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar, is a leading expert in Islamic ethics and its intersection with biomedical sciences. His work spans academic research, teaching, and editorial leadership, focusing on applying Islamic ethical principles to contemporary biomedical challenges. Ghaly has authored several influential books, including "Islam and Disability: Perspectives in Theology and Jurisprudence" and "Islamic Ethics and the Genome Question," contributing significantly to the field of Islamic bioethics. As Lead Principal Investigator on multiple research projects and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Islamic Ethics, he plays a crucial role in advancing scholarly discourse in this area. Ghaly's interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional Islamic theology with modern biomedical sciences, providing valuable insights for navigating ethical complexities in an era of rapid scientific advancement. Through his multifaceted work, Dr. Ghaly continues to shape the field of Islamic bioethics, influencing both academic and practical discussions on the ethical implications of biomedical progress within Islamic contexts.
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