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Religious Studies/Philosophy: Religion & Euthanasia – The Ethics of End-of-Life Care – Understanding Modern Perspectives With Dr Maria Serban From University of East Anglia
January 23 @ 10:15 - 11:00
In this Religious Studies/Philosophy session, Dr Maria Serban, Lecturer in Philosophy in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on Religion & Euthanasia – The Ethics of End-of-Life Care – Understanding Modern Perspectives .
Join us for a discussion on one of medicine’s most challenging ethical debates: end-of-life care.
In this session we will examine how medical advances have shaped our understanding of what constitutes a ‘good death’ and the complex choices facing modern society. We’ll explore different approaches to end-of-life care, from palliative sedation to voluntary euthanasia, and examine how various Religions, including Catholicism, Protestantism and Buddhism, handle these sensitive decisions.
We will also challenge the stark contrast between society’s acceptance of euthanasia for pets and other animals, versus the ongoing ethical debates surrounding human end-of-life care. Through case studies and current legislation, you will get to explore the ethical principles that guide these crucial decisions.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Maria Serban
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Religious Studies/Philosophy and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: