Biotechnology

Biotechnology Bibliography

The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

The Scandal of Bioethics: Reclaiming Christian Influence in Technology, Science, & Medicine


The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity 
18th Annual Summer Conference
July 14-16, 2011
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
 
 

Beyond Therapy: Exploring Enhancement and Human Futures

 

 

July 15-17, 2010
Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Co-Sponsors

University at Buffalo School of Medicene and Biomedical Sciences
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Trinity International University

 

Biotechnology Meets Primetime TV

Post Date: 03/12/2010
Author: 
Michael J. Sleasman, PhD

 


Length: 12:01
 

Revitalizing Medicine: Empowering Natality vs. Fearing Mortality Part II

Post Date: 11/13/2009
Author: 
Brent Waters, DPhil

One of the great accomplishments of modern medicine is arguably the gains that have been made in extending longevity. Throughout the twentieth century, average life expectancy increased dramatically across the globe, a trend being continued in the twenty-first century with the notable exceptions of sub-Saharan Africa and Russia. For the first time in history it now seems “normal” that a person should live a long, healthy, and active life. Although the trend line is still moving up, it has started to plateau.


Length: 27:41
 

Revitalizing Medicine: Empowering Natality vs. Fearing Mortality

Post Date: 11/06/2009
Author: 
Brent Waters, DPhil

One of the great accomplishments of modern medicine is arguably the gains that have been made in extending longevity. Throughout the twentieth century, average life expectancy increased dramatically across the globe, a trend being continued in the twenty-first century with the notable exceptions of sub-Saharan Africa and Russia. For the first time in history it now seems “normal” that a person should live a long, healthy, and active life. Although the trend line is still moving up, it has started to plateau.


Length: 22:31
 

Global Bioethics: Emerging Challenges Facing Human Dignity

 

 

July 16-18, 2009

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Co-Sponsors  

Christian Medical & Dental Associations    
Nurses Christian Fellowship    
Advocates International    
Trinity International University

 

Biotechnology Annotated Bibliography

Post Date: 03/01/2009

 The following annotated sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

Kurzweil, Ray. The Age of Spiritual Machines. New York: Penguin, 1999.

 

Extending Human Life to What End: Ethical Reflections on Regenerative Medicine (Part 2)

Post Date: 01/16/2009
Author: 
Brent Waters, DPhil

The second and final part of a 2004 lecture by Brent Waters, DPhil, originally delivered on the campus of Trinity International University. The lecture is entitled “Extending Human Life to what End: Ethical Reflections on Regenerative Medicine.”


Length: 28:11