This timely introductory reader contains a balanced selection of readings from a variety of sources together with an introduction and case study for each chapter. Contributors include Karl Barth, Leonardo Boff, Vigen Guorian, Stanley Hauerwas, Pope John Paul II and Karen LeBacqz. Theological Issues in Bioethics represents a wide range of Christian traditions and is an ideal resource for ordinands, students on lay training courses, theology undergraduates, clergy, medical students and health professionals.

Providing the level one student with all they will need to know to understand their course fully, "SCM Study Guide: Christian Ethics" is full of helpful features to aid memory and learning and pointers for further reading and further study. The book covers the major areas of ethical theory and methodology that are key to any introductory course, including the use of the Bible in Christian ethics, natural law, conscience, various philosophical approaches to ethics and the influence of liberation theologies. In addition, three methodological topics often neglected in textbooks in this area but...