The plurality of religious ethical traditions - a comparative analysis of Christian, Navajo, Islamic, and Buddhist traditions in terms of foundation views, ethical theories and conception(s) of the `spiritual'. An examination of religious ethical traditions that have their roots in monotheism, polytheism, and religion without a `personal' god. Consideration of how such traditions and ethical viewpoints may influence experience and practice.

Atheism and ethics - is there room for ethics and/or spirituality in a `godless' universe' Maintaining a morally coherent deontological ethical position in a utilitarian world (and health service). Towards a definition of beings, human beings and persons and the ethical, spiritual and practical implications of such definitions in the context of health care.

Moss, B. (2005) Religion and Spirituality: Theory into Practice. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing. ISBN 1-903855-57-8
Harris, J. (2005) The Value of Life: An Introduction to Medical Ethics. London and New York; Routledge. ISBN 0-415-01432-9.
British Medical Association (2004) Medical Ethics Today: The BMA?s Handbook of Ethics and Law. London: BMA Books. ISBN 0-7279-17447.
LaFollette, H (ed) (2003) The Oxford Handbook of Practical Ethics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-928423-7

Library
Advice on the utilisation of databases online and CD based.
Tutorial support
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Access to a computer and the internet
Access to email facilities
Access to bibliographic software

Coursework Assignment - 100% of final mark.

Coursework: You will be provided with a selection of possible titles in week 1 of the module. The assignment will focus on ethics and spirituality in relation to a health challenge, issue, or concern. The assignment will require you to give arguments to defend the ethical views you are proposing. The fact that something is in your or in someone else?s opinion right or wrong, or even that the law says so, is not an argument in itself. The assignment will also require you to consider counter-arguments and try to show why they fail.

The learning strategy will utilise a variety of formats in order to effectively communicate key theories and enable students to critically reflect upon these. Included within lectures will be group work, and reflective discussions.
The students will be directed to public domain 'Podcast' Audio and Video materials to assist their learning. The 'Podcast' materials will include slide presentations.