THE 643 Christian Contributions to Medicine & Healing
This course examines the purposes and meaning of medicine and healing in the context of particular religious traditions and practices, focusing particularly on the Christian tradition’s corporal works of mercy, the foundation of hospitals, and ethical engagement with modern science. By examining the history, theology, and practices of these traditions, participants grapple with the purpose of medicine. Classes may be taught in an in-class, hybrid, or online format and have set times that require virtual participation.