Training in Bioethics for Schools

Training for School Teachers and Students on the most relevant topics in Bioethics, reflecting from a perspective centered on the unconditional respect for human life and dignity. We explore the fundamentals of bioethics based on Professor Lejeune’s teachings, providing scientific and rational criteria for participants to develop their own ethical judgments.

On-site

At least, 1 hour

Whenever

TBD

DESCRIPTION

Which main topics address these Courses:

Bioethical and Anthropological Foundations: The Person and Their Dignity, Bioethical Methodology, and Schools of Thought in Bioethics.
Beginning of Human Life: The Biological Status of the Human Embryo and Bioethical Implications.
Abortion: Prenatal Diagnosis and Eugenics.
Contraception: Natural Methods and Responsible Parenthood. NaProTechnology and Natural Human Reproduction Therapies.
Assisted Reproduction Technologies: IVF and Surrogacy.
End of Human Life: Euthanasia and Palliative Care.
Sexual Identity Formation and Bioethical Issues: Gender Ideology.
Bioideologies and Bioethics: Anthropological, Ethical, and Legal Implications
Transhumanism, Human Enhancement, and Genetic Editing: Bioethical Problems.
Bioethics and Integral Ecology: The 2030 Agenda.

The sessions will have an approach that starts with theoretical knowledge and leads to practical cases to encourage debate between teachers and students.

Who are these Courses for?

The Teaching Staff, who are looking to enhance their teaching skills and develop arguments for subjects like Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Philosophy, Religion, etc.
Students, the content and presentation style can be adapted for different educational levels, though it is most commonly aimed at students in grades 9 and 10 (3rd and 4th year of secondary education) or grades 11 and 12 (1st and 2nd year of high school).
Parents of Students, with specific training sessions as part of a Parent School program, Parent-Child Days, and other educational initiatives.

FACULTY

Prof. Dr. José Carlos Abellán, Professor and Coordinator of various Postgraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Programs in Bioethics at Rey Juan Carlos University.
Prof. Dr. Sagrario Crespo Garrido, Professor of Bioethics and Researcher at Francisco de Vitoria University.
Prof. Mercedes d’Aubarede Núñez-Iglesias, Professor of Bioethics at the Ángel Ayala Institute of Humanities, CEU San Pablo University.
Ms. Rafaela de la Brena Alonso de Celis, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Economics from Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid and Master’s Degree in Bioethics from the International Bioethics Chair Jérôme Lejeune and Francisco de Vitoria University.
Ms. Laura Gotti Tedeschi, Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of Pavia and Master’s Degree in Philosophy of the Person and Bioethics from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, with a thesis on Eugenics.
Prof. Dr. Nicolás Jouve de la Barreda, Emeritus Professor of Genetics at the University of Alcalá.
Prof. Dr. Alicia Latorre Cañizares, Ph.D. in Humanities for the Contemporary World from San Pablo CEU University, holds a degree in Philosophy and Educational Sciences (specializing in school counseling), a diploma in Elementary Education Teaching, a diploma in Nursing, and an Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) in Bioethics and Biolaw (UNESCO Chair).
Prof. Dr. Mónica López Barahona, President of the International Bioethics Chair Jérôme Lejeune and Director of the Biosanitary Studies Center.
Dr. Mónica Martínez Villar, Pediatrician at San Rafael University Hospital and Master’s Degree in Bioethics from the International Bioethics Chair Jérôme Lejeune and Francisco de Vitoria University.
Prof. Dr. Elena Postigo, Academic Director of the Jérôme Lejeune International Bioethics Chair, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Bioethics and Director of the Bioethics Institute at Francisco de Vitoria University.
Prof. Dr. Jesús Poveda de Agustín, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
Prof. Dr. Jesús San Román, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid.
Prof. Fátima Vega Romero, Master’s Degree in Bioethics from the International Bioethics Chair Jérôme Lejeune and Francisco de Vitoria University and Professor of Bioethics at Alfonso X el Sabio University in Madrid.
Prof. Luis Zayas Satrústegui, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Navarra.

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