Minor in Bioethics

Build an informed, Christ-centered response to life’s moral dilemmas

We live in an age of prolific scientific advancements. The dizzying pace at which researchers are developing biomedical technologies necessitates that we also have people who are asking the right questions: What are the moral costs of this research? At whose expense is it done? What does God’s Word have to say about it? And sometimes we might find that just because we have the technology to do something, doesn’t mean we should use it.

Program Overview

This minor will give you the philosophical and legal background to critically think through how to ethically treat and serve other human beings. You'll get to take classes like Human Dignity, Bioethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Society, Christian Caregiving, and a wide selection of electives including Environmental Ethics, Religion and Law, and Research Ethics.

With six elective credits, you have the ability to tailor your minor to fit your future career in the health professions, law, psychology, or church work. Because our program expectations include elements specific to CUW, any previous credits you have are transferred on a case-by-case basis.

What to Expect

You are going to learn to challenge the status quo. Why? Because issues like human subject research, assisted reproductive technologies, and end-of-life care demand it. You’ll learn to think ethically by first studying the human person as an immortal being designed by God. Next, you'll begin to explore the meaning of ethics, today's current culture, the implications of certain technological advancements, and proper research skills in bioethics. All of these topics will be addressed in a way that affirms biblical truth, seriously answers objections, and provides relevant and practical knowledge, enabling one to act assuredly on ethical principles.

How to Apply

Undergraduate Application Steps

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For first-time freshman:

Submit your online application
Submit the Common Application
Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:

Concordia University Wisconsin
Admissions Office
12800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097
Send your official ACT or SAT scores.

Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT at www.act.org or College Board at www.collegeboard.org.

For transfer students:

Submit your online application
Submit the Common Application
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
ACT composite of 18 or above
SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).

*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.

Required Academic Coursework in High School

A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:

English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.

Angus Menuge
PhD

Department Chair - Philosophy, Professor

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Minor in Bioethics

Build an informed, Christ-centered response to life’s moral dilemmas

Undergraduate Application Steps

For first-time freshman:

For transfer students:

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Required Academic Coursework in High School

Angus Menuge
PhD

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PhD

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