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An Introduction to the Field of Islamic Bioethics (Self-Paced)


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An Introduction to the Field of Islamic Bioethics

About The Course

An Introduction to the Field of Islamic Bioethics: A Self-Paced Course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of Islamic bioethics at their own pace. This self-paced course delves into the discourse of Islamic bioethics to cover fundamental concepts, methodologies, and material of the field. Whether you are a healthcare professional, scholar, or student, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and literacy to navigate the various materials of Islamic bioethics.

Islamic bioethics is a field that bridges traditional Islamic sciences with modern medical and ethical dilemmas, offering a unique perspective that is both relevant and deeply rooted in Islamic morality. Through a series of meticulously structured modules, learners will explore the actors and discursive methods of the discourse and will gain in- depth insight into Islamic bioethical deliberations related to brain death, organ donation, abortion, and reproductive technologies.

This self-paced format allows you to engage with the course material on your own schedule, providing the flexibility to comprehend and apply the concepts discussed thoroughly. Each session is enriched with case studies, scholarly discussions, and practical applications to ensure that you not only grasp the theoretical aspects but also the application of Islamic bioethical principles in real-world scenarios.

Importantly, this course is distinct from our Fiqh of Medicine course; it offers an academic engagement with the discourse and plurality of views that seeks to equip learners with insights and skills to improve Islamic bioethical deliberation. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in the discourse and methods of Islamic bioethics as well as key insights into the juridical views on pressing bioethical issues.

Embark on this educational journey to deepen your knowledge of Islamic bioethics and enhance your ability to address ethical challenges confidently, insha’Allah.

Course Team

Dr Aasim Padela
Dr Aasim Padela (International Scholar of Biomedicine & Islam, USA)

At A Glance

  • 10 Recorded Sessions 10 Recorded Sessions
    2.5 hours of student work with readings and 2 – 4 videos per module.
  • 10 Graded Module Assessments 10 Graded Module Assessments
  • 20+ VIDEO HOURS 20+ VIDEO HOURS
  • Course Duration: 6 months Course Duration: 6 months
  • Video Recordings Available Course Content Access Duration: 9 months
  • Office/Consultation Hours: 7.5 hours over the 6 months term Office/Consultation Hours: 7.5 hours over the 6 months term
  • Access to Mobile App Access to Mobile App
  • Live Q&A Live Q&A
  • Certificate Digital Certificate

SESSIONS INFORMATION

  • Monthly Consultation Sessions: 5 (of 1.5 Hr's duration each)
    Consultation Consultation Sessions: Sundays, 4:00PM – 5:30PM London (10:00AM – 11:30AM Chicago time)
  • First Session will be Orientation Session: Sun, 19 Jan 25 (Introduction To the Course)
    Dates of Consultation Sessions
    • Sunday, 16 February 2025

    • Sunday, 20 April 2025

    • Sunday, 18 May 2025

    • Sunday, 15 June 2025

Enroll Now

  • Course Launch Date : 19th January 2025
  • Course Fee:
    Pay in Full: £119.99 £99.99
    Pay in 4 Installments: £29.99

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Course Overview

Islamic bioethics is a rapidly growing field that deals with ethical issues at the intersection of Islamic morality and contemporary healthcare. This self-paced course, designed for healthcare professionals, scholars, and students, delves into the foundations of Islamic bioethics and its application to real-world dilemmas such as brain death, organ donation, abortion, and reproductive technologies.

Course Aims & Objectives

The Introduction to the Field of Islamic Bioethics course will focus on the following key themes:

  • Comprehensive Understanding of Islamic Bioethics:
    • Developing a foundational understanding of Islamic bioethical principles, methodologies, and their application to contemporary medical challenges. This includes examining topics such as brain death, organ donation, abortion, and reproductive technologies through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
    • The course will emphasize the role of Shariah, qawaid (legal maxims), Maqasid (objectives of Shariah), and usul (jurisprudence principles) in shaping bioethical decisions.
  • Integration of Classical Islamic and Modern Medical Ethics:
    • Gaining specialized knowledge in Islamic moral epistemology and its application to real-world medical scenarios. The course will allow students to engage with classical Islamic teachings alongside contemporary medical ethics, fostering a deep understanding of the intersections between Islamic jurisprudence and modern medical practices.
    • Students will explore how Islamic bioethics integrates traditional values with contemporary medical dilemmas, including how it addresses modern ethical challenges in healthcare.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Islamic Bioethics Fundamentals: Define Islamic bioethics and distinguish it from other ethical frameworks. Identify the primary actors and consumers in Islamic bioethics discourse.
  • Examine Research Methods in Islamic Bioethics: Analyse the cognitive biases, methods, and limitations of fatwa research, Medline reviews, and usuli approaches to understanding bioethical perspectives.
  • Explore Islamic Moral Epistemology: Understand the Islamic sources of moral and ethical reflection, and differentiate between “Islamic” and other ethical perspectives in bioethics.
  • Analyze Islamic Law and Bioethics: Learn how qawaid, Maqasid, and usul form the basis of Islamic bioethical rulings and understand the role of jurists in bioethical deliberation.

MODULES

Module 1

Introduction and Course Overview

Module 2

Research Methods, Outputs & Producer Roles in Islamic Bioethics

Module 3

An Introduction to Islamic Moral Epistemology

Module 4

Islamic Law & Bioethics

Module 5

Character Development and Islamic Bioethics

Module 6

Contestations over Stakeholder Roles in Islamic Bioethical Discourse

Module 7

Islamic Bioethics of Brain Death & End-of-Life Healthcare Ethics

Module 8

Islamic Bioethics of Organ Donation and Transplantation

Module 9

Islamic Bioethics of Abortion & Human Reproduction

Module 10

Islamic Bioethics: A Review

Here is the course outline:

Welcome Aboard: Course Introduction

Welcome Aboard: Course Introduction

LMS Orientation

LMS Orientation

FAQs

FAQs

Session 1: Introduction and Course Overview

Session 2: Research Methods, Outputs & Producer Roles in Islamic Bioethics

Session 3: An Introduction to Islamic Moral Epistemology

Session 4: Islamic Law & Bioethics

Session 5: Character Development and Islamic Bioethics

Session 6: Contestations over Stakeholder Roles in Islamic Bioethical Discourse

Mid-Course Survey

Session 7: Islamic Bioethics of Brain Death & End-of-Life Healthcare Ethics

Session 8: Islamic Bioethics of Organ Donation and Transplantation

Session 9: Islamic Bioethics of Abortion & Human Reproduction

Session 10: Islamic Bioethics: A Review

Final Exam

Post-Course Survey

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

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