Resources

A 2013 course by Christoph Emmrich at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, on the understanding and role of "power" in Buddhism.

A 2008 course by Chad Bauman at Butler University offers an "in-depth introduction to Buddhism, focusing on its history, literature, ideas, practices, and diverse manifestations."

A 2012 course by Wakoh Shannon Hickey at Alfred University surveys "Buddhist history, teachings, and practices, in both Asia and the modern West."

A 2005 course by Celeste Rossmiller at the University of Denver examines the "foundational years" of Buddhism, its development, and contemporary forms.

A 2009 course by Todd Lewis at College of the Holy Cross is a "study of the Buddhist tradition, emphasizing its origin and development in India as well as its historical evolution in Asia."

A 2012 course by Marvin Ellison at Bangor Theological Seminary "explores selected ethical, theological, legal, and ministerial issues within the U.S. healthcare system . . . the focus is on the care of persons, the demands of justice, and the role of religious leaders as advocates for responsible health care."

A 2005 course by Donna Yarri and Spencer Stober at Alvernia College "address[es] both the science . . . as well as some of the ethical and theological concerns" of modern genetic science.

A course by Mary Jo Iozzo at Barry University examines "developments in bioethics since World War II."

A 2013 course by Ernest Wallwork at Syracuse University "intended to develop your understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of ethical problems related to the health professions and the contribution of philosophical reflection to moral decision-making in this important area."

A course by Mary Jo Iozzo at Barry University examines "the variety of ethical systems in use today in healthcare settings, the theological and philosophical nature of a variety of issues confronting healthcare practices, and the specific concerns of the contemporary issues of abortion, euthanasia, disability, reproductive technologies, HIV/AIDS, poverty and access to healthcare among others."