Faith and Genetics
When Christian Faith and Genetics Meet: A Practical Group Resource
The Biotechnology Reference Group of The Canadian Council of Churches has
published a curriculum with tools for Christian communities to critically assess the
opportunities and risks of biotechnology.
The resource explores questions like -
Does genetics contribute to or contradict our belief that
we are created in the image of God?
What ethical questions arise from usage of
genetics in reproductive technologies?
Is genetic testing for those planning to have children
a responsible thing to do?
This curriculum can be used as a series of workshops or a full day session for
communal reflection on how to meet the challenges of these new technologies.
Are you interested in taking on the important work as facilitator for this curriculum?
Are you willing to be a participant in this shared learning program? Let us assist
your community in exploring this exciting and timely curriculum!
For more information on this curriculum, including how to use it in your faith community, please contact Rebecca Ivanoff at ivanoff@councilofchurches.ca.
Curriculum
Click the links below to download PDF versions of the curriculum.
Complete Curriculum (large file - 7MB)
Preface
Shared Statement
Letter to Facilitators
Session One: Genetics, Faith, and Human Dignity
Session Two: Genetic Technologies, Information, and Personal Identity
Session Three: Genetic Technologies and Research on Human and Non-Human Subjects
Session Four: Genetic Technologies and the Engineering of Future Generations
Session Five: Genetic Technologies and Social Justice
Behavioural Genetics
Inherited Disease and Genetic Testing
Embryonic Development and Genetic Engineering
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