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James charles davis
Priest of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese
Gastwissenschaftler and Associate Professor of Bioethics
| Date of Birth | 22.05.1976 |
| Current Institution |
Humboldt Research Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn External Researcher, Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany |
| 2016-2019 |
Postdoc Research (Bioethics) Albert Ludwig University Of Freiburg, Germany Habilitationsschrift: Human Dignity In World Religions: A Common Minimum Principle For Bioethics, Biolaw And Biopolitics |
| 2008-2012 |
Ph. D. (Dr. Theol) (Summa Cum Laude) Sankt Georgen Frankfurt, Germany Specialization In Moral Theology, Bioethics/Medical Ethics Defensio: Die Ethik Der Embryonalen Stammzellenforschung: Grundsätze Für Eine Indische Gesetzgebung & Probevorlesung: Die Organspende Des Lebenden Als Supererogatorische Handlung |
| 2009 |
Intensive Bioethics Course (Ibc 2009) Kennedy Institute Of Ethics, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. |
| 2007 |
German Certificate (Testdaf) Akademie Klausenhof, Dingden, Germany |
| 2001-2003 |
Master´S Degree In Philosophy And Religion (M.A.) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai |
| 2001-2004 |
Bachelor´S Degree In Theology (B.Th.) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Religion, Jdv Pune |
| 1997-1999 |
Bachelor´S Degree In Philosophy (B. Ph.) Pontifical Institute Of Philosophy And Religion, Jdv Pune |
| 1996-1999 |
Bachelor´S Degree In Sociology (B.A.) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai |
| 1992-1994 |
Diploma In Teacher Education (D. T. Ed.) Roman Catholic Teacher Training Institute, Tiruchirappalli |
| 1990-1992 |
Higher School Certificate (Hsc / Abitur) Roman Catholic Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli Majors: Physics, Chemistry, Biology And Mathematics |
| Languages |
Mother Tongue : Tamil Other Languages : Fluency: English, Hindi, German Basics: Italian, Spanish, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam Biblical Languages : Hebrew, Greek, Latin |
| Priestly formation |
1994-1996 : Minor Seminary, St. Paul's Seminary, Akalpur, Jammu 1996-1999 : Philosophical Studies, Papal Seminary, Pune 1999-2001 : Regency: Bishops House, St Marys Cathedral, St Pauls School, Jammu 2001-2004 : Theological Studies, Papal Seminary, Pune 14 February 2002: Ordination to the Diaconate 30 December 2004: Ordination to the Priesthood |
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2010, 2013-2016 : Lecturer in the Faculty of Theology Lecturer in the Faculty of Philosophy Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune 2005-06; 1999-2001 : English Teacher, St. Pauls Seminary, Akalpur, Jammu 1999-2001 : English, Science and Mathematics Teacher, St. Pauls School, Gangyal 1992-1994 : Teaching Practicum at R. C. School, Melapudur, Tiruchirappalli |
| Lectures Undergraduate Level: |
English, German, Bio-Medical Ethics, Social Teachings of the Church, The Moral Status and Personhood of the Preborn, Embryos and Ethics, Stem Cells and Ethics, Human Dignity and Bioethics, Preparation and Examination for Ad Audiendas Confessiones |
| Postgraduate Level: | Genetic Engineering and Ethics, Human Dignity and Bioethics, Social Teachings of the Church |
| Seminars Papers Guided: |
12 (Master Students of Science & Religion, Philosophy & Theology) 35 (Bachelor Students of Philosophy, Theology) |
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2016-2019 : Gastwissenschaftler (Habilitation) at the University of Freiburg 2017-2019 : Humboldt Research Fellow 2016 : MWI Postdoc Research Fellow 2016 : Member, Editorial Board of the Palliative Care Case Reports of the Journal of Annals of Medical Case Reports, California 2015 : Guest Editor, Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies 18/1 (2015) Project Coordinator, Papal Seminary Chapel Renovation Chairman, Papal Seminary Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2014-2015 : Secretary, JDV Centre for Science and Religion, Pune Director, JDV Centre for Applied Ethics, Pune 2013-2015 : Formator/Staff, Papal Seminary, Pune Animator, Theology Students Animator, Philosophers Students Council 2014 onwards : Member, Forum for Medical Ethics Society (Indian Journal of Medical Ethics), Mumbai 2013 onwards : Member, Association of Moral Theologians of India 2013-15 : Member, College of Consultors, Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar 2012-13 : Hospital Chaplain, Frankfurt University Hospital Krankenhausseelsorger an den Unikliniken Frankfurt 2010 onwards : Member, European Society for Catholic Theology 2010 onwards : Honorary Coordinator, German Doctors, e.V. Bonn 2010-2016 : Founding Executive Member, JDV Centre for Applied Ethics, Pune Founding Executive Member, JDV Centre for Science and Religion Faculty Member, Association for Science, Society & Religion (ASSR) Faculty Member, Indian Institute of Science and Religion (IISR) 2010-2015 : Project Coordinator, St Joseph´s Hospital Construction Project in Baramullah/Kashmir, co-funded by German Doctors, e.V. and Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Federal Republic of Germany 2009-2010 : AStA Member, Hochschulkonferenz, Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt Speaker for Foreign Students in Kolleg Sankt Georgen 2007-2014 : Project Spokesperson, Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar Project Spokesperson, Catholic Social Service Society, Jammu 2007-12;2016-18 : Pastoral Ministry in German and English International Parishes (Frankfurt, Wörsdorf, Tengen, Rödermark, Köln Poll/Deutz, Heilbronn, Altfraunhofen, Teisnach, Stolzenau-Liebenau, Freiburg) 2005-2006 : Parish Priest, St. John the Baptist Church, Mandal, Jammu Chaplain, Sisters of the Destitute, Mandal, Jammu Chaplain, Jeevadhara Handicapped Centre, Mandal, Jammu Judicial Notary for Dispensations at the Chancellery Secretary, Diocesan Pensions Fund, Jammu Project Assistant, Diocesan Curia, Jammu 2004 : Ordained Priest |
| 1997-2004 |
President, Phil. Students Council (1998-99), Papal Seminary, Pune President, Theol. Students Council (2003-04), Papal Seminary Young Student Movement (YSM) Animator, Don Bosco School, Pune Catechism Teacher, Christ the King Parish, Pune Computer Assistant, Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies |
| 1999-2001 |
Office Secretary to Bishop Dr. Peter Celestine Ofm Cap. Acting Principal, St. Pauls School, Gangyal Youth Animator, St. Marys Garrison Church, Jammu Voluntary Service, Kargil Relief Works Pastoral and Social Projects Design, Diocesan Curia, Jammu |
| 1992-1994 |
Office Secretary to Dr. S. L. Gabriel, Bishop of Tiruchy Office Secretary to Dr. Antony Pappusamy, the Vicar General Relinquished Government Teacher Position to join seminary |
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• Moral Theology, Medical Ethics, Palliative Care • Bioethics, Biolaw and Biopolitics • Genetics, Transhumanism and Ethics • World Religions, Philosophy and Human Dignity • Stem Cells, Embryogenesis and Ethics • Social Teachings of the Church • Principles of Christian Life • Religions, Ethics and Law • Marriage, Family and Sexual Morals • Natural Law, Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas • Kantian Philosophy, Indian Philosophy • Chinese Religious Traditions • Kashmir, Civilizations and Politics • Gender Studies, Women Empowerment, Child Protection |
| List of Publications Books |
1. J. Charles Davis, The Ethics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Proposals for a Legal Framework for India, New Delhi/India:
Atlantic Publishers and Distributors Ltd., 2014. 2. J. Charles Davis, Neues genetisches Design: Therapie oder Enhancement? Norderstedt/Germany: GRIN Verlag GmbH, 2008. 3. J. Charles Davis, An Ethical Debate on Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Human Dignity or Research Freedom? Norderstedt/Germany: GRIN Verlag GmbH, 2008. 4. J. Charles Davis, Indian Liberation Theology: A Critique, Norderstedt/Germany: GRIN Verlag GmbH, 2009. |
| Research Articles |
5. J. Charles Davis, “Scientific Progression and Spiritual Values for a Better Society,” Vidyankur (Pune: January 2001): 1-10. 6. J. Charles Davis, “An Ethical Debate on the Experiment on the Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Human Dignity or Research Freedom?” Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies 11, 2 (2008) 114-136. 7. J. Charles Davis, “Exploring the Boundaries of Bodiliness: A Theological Challenge to Transhuman Advances,” Jnanadeepa Pune Journal of Religious Studies (July 2011) 131-148. 8. J. Charles Davis, “New Genes, New Humans: Making people better or Making better people,” Omega: Indian Journal of Science and Religion 11, 1 (2012): 73-96. 9. J. Charles Davis, “Exploring the Boundaries of Bodiliness: A Theological Challenge to Transhuman Advances,” in eds. Kuruvilla Pandikattu, James Ponniah and Thomas Kuriacose, Committed to the Church and the Country: Reflections on Christian Living in India in Honour of Professor Kurien Kunnumpuram SJ, Pune: Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, 2013, 104-117. 10. J. Charles Davis, “The Openness of Married Couple to Life: Modern Medical and Technological Possibilities and Challenges - Theological Response,” Asian Horizons 8, 2 (June 2014) 272-286. 11. J. Charles Davis, “Embryos: Humans or Biomaterials?” in ed. Scaria Kanniyakonil, New Horizons in Christian Ethics: Reflections from India, Bangalore: Asian Trade Corporation, 2014, 411-430. 12. J. Charles Davis, “The Moral Status of the Unborn,” Journal of Indian Theology 7, 3 (September-December 2014) 30-45. 13. J. Charles Davis, “The Moral Value of the Preborn in Classical Hinduism,” Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies 18, 1 (January 2015) 64-84. 14. J. Charles Davis, “Rayan´s Vision of a New Society,” in ed. Kurian Kunnumpuram SJ (ed.), The Vision of a New Church and a New Society: A Scholarly Assessment of Dr. Samuel Rayan´s Contribution to Indian Christian Theology, New Delhi: Christian Imprints, 2016, 172-181. 15. J. Charles Davis, “Civilization under Fire: Burning Issues of Kashmir” in eds. Gautam Kumar Bera and Lazar Gnanapragasam, Dimensions of Indian Civilization, New Delhi: B.R. Publications, 2016, 121-144. 16. J. Charles Davis, “Responsible Care of the Terminally Sick and the Dying: From Partial Curative Care to Holistic Palliative Care,” in ed. Paul Chummar, Horizonte gegenwäritger Ethik: Festschrift für Professor Dr. Josef Schuster SJ, Freiburg: Herder, 2016, 605-615. 17. J. Charles Davis, “Gender Matters in Stem Cell Research,” in ed. Shaji George Kochuthara, Gender Justice in the Church and Society, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016, 240-250. 18. Stephen SS, Irudayadason NA, JC Davis, “Healing Ministry and Palliative Care in Christianity,” Indian Journal of Medical Ethics 2, 4 (Oct-Dec 2017) 238-43. 19. J. Charles Davis, “Moral Theology for Pastors Today,” in eds. Isaac Padinjarekuttu and R. R. Graviour Augustine, Revisioning Pastoral Care: A Memorial Volume for Thomas Macheril and Christudhas Madhavian, Shillong: Oriens Publications, 2017, 365-376. 20. J. Charles Davis, “Medical Ethics in India,” in ed. Mathew Illathuparampil, Indian Moral Theology: Historical Studies and Future Prospects, Bengaluru: Dharmaram, 2017, 141-159. 21. J. Charles Davis, "Human Dignity and Mutual Recognition: A Norm and A Plea for Protection of Human Life," in ed. K. Henry Jose MSFS, Becoming Human - Becoming Christ: A Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Dr Jacob Parappally MSFS, Bengaluru: ATC Publishers, 2018, 315-330. 22. J. Charles Davis, “The Era of Pope Francis: Break or Beginning? Pastoral care of the divorced and remarried with an open ear and a generous heart,” in ed. Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ (ed.), Pope Francis: His Impact on and Relevance for the Church and Society, Pune: Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth and New Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2018, 57-68. 23. J. Charles Davis, “Returning to the Human Nature and Rediscovering the Human Dignity,” in ed. Binoy Jacob SJ, Science-Religion Dialogue and its Contemporary Significance: Interdisciplinary Essays in Honour of Prof. Dr Kuruvilla Pandikattu, Bangalore: ATC Publications, 2018, 129-146. |
| Short Articles |
24. J. Charles Davis, “What does mean to be a priest today?” Church Echoes (2005). Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar. 25. J. Charles Davis, “Das eigentliche Übel ist der Fundamentalismus: Zur Situation der Christen in Indien.” Georg Magazin 1 (2012) 24-26. 26. J. Charles Davis, “The Ethics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Proposals for a Legal Framework for India,” Asian Horizons 6, 4 (December 2012) 378-384. 27. J. Charles Davis, “Gender Matters in Stem Cell Research,” in: Gender Justice in the Church and Society: Second National Seminar on Moral Theology in India Today, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, 17-20 July 2014, 141-144. 28. J. Charles Davis, “Physiological and other Issues for Women´s and Child´s Health,” in eds. Bishop Agnelo Gracias and Stephen Fernandes, National Symposium on Protecting, Preserving and Promoting the Gift of Humans Life: Emerging Challenges, Mumbai: St Pius X College, 17-19 October 2014, 116-125. 29. J. Charles Davis, “Editorial,” Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies 18, 1 (January 2015) 4-9. 30. J. Charles Davis, “The Power and Problem of Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine,” Asian Journal of Religious Studies 60, 2 (March 2015) 29-35. 31. J. Charles Davis, “Humans have precedence over Sabbath,” Light of Truth 6, 20 (October 16-31, 2015) 1,10. 32. J. Charles Davis, “Misericordiae vultus: The Face of Mercy,” Asian Journal of Religious Studies 61, 1 (January 2016) 10-13. 33. J. Charles Davis, “A Short History of Catholic Church´s Position on Abortion,” Smart Companion India: National Monthly for Christian Leadership 8, 1 (January 2017) 12-15. 34. J. Charles Davis, “The Sickening Pedophilia and the Catholic Teaching on Child Protection,” Smart Companion India: National Monthly for Christian Leadership 8, 4 (April 2017) 4, 8-11. 35. J. Charles Davis, “Migrants and Refugees from a Biblical and Ecclesial Point of View,” Smart Companion India: National Monthly for Christian Leadership 8, 6 (June 2017) 26-27. 36. J. Charles Davis, “Media Through a Catholic and Moral Lens,” Smart Companion India: National Monthly for Christian Leadership 8, 11 (November 2017) 8-10. 37 J. Charles Davis, “The Impending Problems of the Sex-Ratio Imbalance,” Light of Truth 9, 11 (June 1-15, 2018) 1, 13. 38. J. Charles Davis, “Teachers: A Call to be Witnesses,” Smart Companion India: National Monthly for Christian Leadership 9, 9 (September 2018), 18-19. |
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39. J. Charles Davis, “Mysteries and Meanings: A Philosophical Enquiry into the Reality.” A Paper Defended for the Bachelor´s Degree of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India in 1999.
40. J. Charles Davis, “On the Way of the Way for the Way: A Reflection on Mark Chapters 14-16.” A Meditation for the Way of the Cross. Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India, 2001 41. J. Charles Davis, “Mission in the State of Jammu and Kashmir: Past, Present and Future.” Written for the Course on Church History, Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, 2001. 42. J. Charles Davis, “Mission as Liberation: A Cry of Dalits for Freedom.” Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India, 2002. 43. J. Charles Davis, “Mission in the Context of Violence Today: From a Cultural of Violence to a Culture of Peace.” This paper received the 3rd Prize for the Indian National Essay Competition 2002 conducted by the Institute of Missiology, Ishwani Kendra, Pune, India. 44. J. Charles Davis, “An Encounter with the Self-Emptying High Priest Jesus Christ: A Hermeneutical Study on Hebrews 5:1-10 in the Phenomenological Context of Jammu and Kashmir.” A Seminar Paper for the Bachelor of Theology. Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India, 2003. 45. J. Charles Davis, “The Challenges to Living a Christian Life in India: A Contextual Study on Christian Life and Praxis in Challenging Situation of India.” A field study done in the city of Pune and Paper presented. Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India, 2003. 46. J. Charles Davis, “Theology of Peace in the Context of Violence in Kashmir: An Interreligious Perspective.” Defense Paper for the Bachelor´s Degree in Theology. Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India, October 2004. Dynamics for a Dialogue between Christianity and Islam are outlined in this paper. 47. J. Charles Davis, “Experiment on Human Embryonic Stem Cells Disfigures Human Dignity.” Paper presented for the written fulfilment of Ergänzungsstudium PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany, January 2008. 48. J. Charles Davis, “Neues genetisches Design: Therapie oder Enhancement?” Paper Presented for the Seminar on “Ethisch und politisch strittige Fragen der Bioethik” conducted by Prof. Dr. Josef Schuster. PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany, August 2008. 49. J. Charles Davis, “Indian Liberation Theology – A Critique.” Paper Presented for the Seminar on “Theologische Gesellschaftskritik –heute (noch) möglich?” by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Emunds and Dr. Thomas Wagner, PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, September 2008. 50. J. Charles Davis, “Fighting Climate Change: Human Solidarity in a Divided World.” Paper Presented during “Kolloquium zu aktuellen Problemen der Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsethik,” by Prof. Dr. Frieldhelm Hengsbach, SJ and Prof. Dr. Bernhard Emunds. PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany, October 2008. 51. J. Charles Davis, “Eine kritische Darstellung des Buches von David Bosch: Transforming Mission – Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission.” A Paper Presented for the course on Weltkirche-Weltmission. PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany. 52. J. Charles Davis, “Werte und Würde.” A Paper Presented for the seminar on “Neues Nachdenken über Werte” conducted by Prof. Dr. Hans-Ludwig Ollig SJ and Thomas Hanke. PTH Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany. 53. J. Charles Davis, “Die Organspende des Lebenden als supererogatorische Handlung.” A Public Lecture presented on 07.11.2012 at Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany; and at Frankfurt University Hospital for the Hospital Chaplains on 09.10.2013, Frankfurt, Germany. 54. J. Charles Davis, “Die Ethik der menschlichen embryonalen Stammzellforschung: Grundsätze für eine indische Gesetzgebung.” Defended on 09.11.2012, Sankt Georgen Frankfurt, Germany. 55. J. Charles Davis, “Indien: Gesellschaft – Religionen – Christentum?” A Paper presented on 11.04.2013 for the Parish Community of Villmar, Germany. 56. J. Charles Davis, “Moral Status of Human Embryos.” Conducted a Seminar for Teachers on 23.07.2013 at St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Akhnoor, Jammu. 57. J. Charles Davis, “The Ethics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Paper Presented on February 03, 2014 at the International Conference on Science, Society and Religion organized by Association of Science, Society and Religion and JDV Centre for Science and Religion, Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, India. 58. J. Charles Davis, “Religious Response to the Stem Cell Debate.” Paper Presented on 30. March 2014 at the One Day Seminar on “Science, Spirituality and Society,” organized by the Pune Wing of the Catholic Religious of India, Pune: Ishwani Kendra, 2014. 59. J. Charles Davis, “The Openness of Married Couple to Life: Modern Medical and Technological Possibilities and Challenges - Theological Response.” Paper Presented at the Colloquium of Bishops and Theologians organized by the Commission for Doctrine of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India in the light of the Extraordinary Synod on Family, at NBCLC Bangalore, India, July 7-10, 2014. 60. J. Charles Davis, “The Ethics of Stem Cell Research.” Paper Presented and Interacted with the students of Theology at Catholic Religious of India Brothers Institute, Bangalore, July 12, 2014. 61. J. Charles Davis, “The Ethics of Using Embryos in Research.” A Class conducted for the students of Theology at St. Peter´s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, July 16, 2014. 62. J. Charles Davis, “Gender Matters in Stem Cell Research.” Paper Presented at the Second National Seminar on Moral Theology in India on Gender Justice in the Church and Society organized by Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, July 17-20, 2014. 63. J. Charles Davis, “Embryos and Ethics,” “When does human life begin?” “Stem Cells: Promises and Problems.” A Series of Lectures presented at the One Day Seminar conduced for the Professionals/Laity organized by Pedro Arrupe Institute, Goa, August 24, 2014. 64. J. Charles Davis, “Ethics in Stem Cell Research,” “Openness of Married Couple to Life: The Inseparability of Unitive and Procreative Act in Marriage.” Seminar on Moral and Ethics Issues of Family for the Professionals, Laity, Youth and Married Couples of St. Patrick´s Cathedral, Pune, September 12 and November 16, 2014. 65. J. Charles Davis, “Physiological and Other Issues for Women´s and Child´s Health.” Chairperson/Moderator of the Session and Presented the Paper at the National Symposium on Protecting, Preserving and Promoting the Gift of Human Life: Emerging Challenges organized by the Commission for Doctrine and Theology of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) in collaboration with UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and FIAMC Bio-Medical Ethics Centre Bombay, at St Pius College, Goregaon East, Mumbai, October 17-19, 2014. 66. J. Charles Davis, “Openness of Married Couple to Life: Possibilities, Challenges and Responses.” Presented a Paper at the Annual Conference of the Association of Moral Theologians of India at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, Oct 24-26, 2014 and at the JDV Theology Staff-Students Seminar on 14.11.2014. 67. J. Charles Davis, “Embryos: Humans or Biomaterials? Ethics in Stem Cell Research.” Presented a Paper at the Fifth National Bioethics Conference with the theme “Integrity in Health Care Practices and Research,” organized by Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, St. John´s Medical College and Others at St John´s Medical College Campus, Bangalore, Dec 11-13, 2014. 68. J. Charles Davis, “The Indian Theologian Samuel Rayan´s Vision of a New Society.” Presented a Paper at the National Seminar on Samuel Rayan to be held at Christ Hall, Kozhikode (Calicut), December 28-31, 2014. 69. J. Charles Davis, “The Value of the Unborn versus the Evil of Abortion in Classical Hindu Ethics,” Presented a Paper and Chaired a session at the International Conference on Science, Technology and Values organized by JDV Centre for Science-Religion (JCSR) and Indian Institute of Science and Religion (IISR), Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, January 9-12, 2015. 70. J. Charles Davis, “Civilization under Fire: Burning Issues of Kashmir” Presented Paper at the Conference on “Dimensions of Indian Civilization,” organized by Dr. Lazar SVD at Hyderabad, 24-25 January 2015. 71. J. Charles Davis, “Secularism, Civil Law and Morality: Doing Bioethics in a Multi-religious India,” Presented Paper at the Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church Asian Regional Conference on “Doing Catholic Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Asian Context at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 17-20 July 2015. 72. J. Charles Davis, “Befriending the Preborn,” Presented Paper at the International Conference on Befriending the Other on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee of Pontifical Athenaeum/Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth in Pune, 24-28 November 2015. 73. J. Charles Davis, “Human Dignity in World Religions: A Quest for a Common Minimum Principle for Bioethics, Biolaw and Biopolitics,” A Research Proposal to the Alexander von Humboldt Research Foundation for Postdoc Research at the University of Freiburg, March 2016. 74. J. Charles Davis, “Menschenwürde in den Weltreligionen: Auf der Suche nach einem allgemeinen Minimalprinzip für Bioethik, Biorecht und Biopolitik,“ A research project submitted to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, March 2016. 75. J. Charles Davis, “Indien - Das Land der Gegensätze: Gesellschaft und Religionen.” A Paper presented on 22.10.2016 on Studientag of the Collegium Borromaeum, Freiburg and on 09.12.2016 for the Parish Community of Tengen, Germany. 76. J. Charles Davis, “Commitment to Celibacy,” A talk given to the Papal Seminarians, Papal Seminary, Pune on 10.01.2017. 77. J. Charles Davis, “End of Life and Palliative Care: Christian and Bioethics Perspectives,” Paper Presented at the 6th National Bioethics Conference 2017 on the theme “Healing and dying with dignity: Ethical issues in palliative care, end-of-life care and euthanasia” co-organized by the Forum for Medical Ethics Society (FMES/IJME) Mumbai and MASUM Pune at YASHADA in Pune from 13-15 January 2017. 78. J. Charles Davis, “Human Dignity in World Religions,” A Paper Presented on 06.04.2017 at the Network Meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at Dresden from 5-7 April 2017. 79. J. Charles Davis, “The Image of the Human in the World Religions,” A Poster Presented on 06.04.2017 at the Network Meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at Dresden from 5-7 April 2017. 80. J. Charles Davis, “Menschenwürde in den Weltreligionen: Ein komplementärer Minimalkonsens für Bioethik, Biorecht und Biopolitik,“ Kolloquium der Doktoranten und Habilitanden, Freiburg im Breisgau: Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg, June 2018. |
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1. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference on Science, Religion and Technology” organized by Association of Science, Society and Religion (ASSR), 30 December 2001- 2 January 2002, Pune.
2. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Bioethics Conference on Beyond the Sound Bites” organized by the Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE), Georgetown University, Washington DC, 31 May to 6 June 2009, Washington DC. 3. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference on Die Bedeutung der Philosophie für die Theologische Ethik (The Meaning of Philosophy for the Theological Ethics)” by the Internationale Vereinigung für Moraltheologie und Sozialethik (International Union for Moral Theology and Social Ethics) 7-9th September 2009 at Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt. 4. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “World Conference on Moral Theology” at Trento, Italy from 24 to 28 July 2010. 5. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference of the European Society for Catholic Theology” at the University of Wien, from 24th to 28th August 2011. 6. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “The Capuchin Bishops Conference” at San Giovanni Rotondo,12-15 September 2011. 7. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Seminar zum BMZ-Titel 687-76: Für die Förderung entwicklungswichtiger Vorhaben privater deutscher Träger in Entwicklungsländern: Richtlinien, Antragstellung und Projektabwicklung.” Organized by bengo Engagement Global gGmbh, in Erbacher Hof Mainz, from 17-19. January 2013. 8. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference on Faith and Human Life” organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life, Vatican City, Rome, from 21-23 February 2013. 9. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Training Workshop on Practical Guidance for German BMZ-Project Proposals” at Karl Kübel Institute for Development Education, Coimbatore, 31 August to 02 September 2014. 10. J. Charles Davis: Participated and Chaired a session in the “Science-Religion Seminar on Living in a Technological Age” at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune on September 26, 2014. 11. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Workshop on Assisting the Elderly and Palliative Care” organized by Pontificia Academia Pro Vita, Vatican City, March 5-6, 2015. 12. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “17th Bishops-Theologians Colloquium on Announcing the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the Church: In the Indian Pluralistic Context” organized by the Commission for Doctrine of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India at NBCLC Bangalore, 9-10 July 2015. 13. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “27th Conference of Association of Moral Theologians of India on The Challenge of Peace and Harmony” at JDV Pune from 23-25 October 2015. 14. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “European Union Parliament Discussion on Human Rights” at European Union (EU) Parliament Strasbourg during a Study Excursion with the Research Students of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg on 12.04.2016. 15. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference on Theologie der Caritas: Grundlagen und Perspektiven für eine Theologie, die dem Menschen dient” on 24-25 November 2016 at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany. 16. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Seminar on Flucht, Trauma und Traumabewältigung,” on 3 December 2016, organized by RAPRED-Girubuntu e. V., Abtleilung Caritas Wissenschaft und Christliche Sozialarbeit Universität Freiburg and Baden-Württemberg Staatsministerium at Collegium Borromaeum, Freiburg, Germany. 17. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Annual Gathering of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation” from 28-30 June 2017 in Berlin with the meeting with Federal President of Germany Mr. Franz-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue on 29 June 2017. Presented him my book on ethics of human embryonic stem cell research and had a conversation with the First Lady Judge Elke Büdenbender on bioethics and biolaw. 18. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Study Tour to the Cultural Centres and Research Institutes of Universities through Germany” from 13-27 August 2017. 19. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “International Conference on Global Ethics” organized by Pontificia Academia Pro Vita, Vatican City, June 25-28, 2018. 20. J. Charles Davis: Participated in the “Anneliese Meier Research Award 2018: Awards Ceremony and Colloquium,” Organized by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and supported by Federal Ministry for Education and Research, Germany, 11-13 September 2018, Berlin. Freiburg, 19 September 2018 J. Charles Davis Humboldt Research Fellow Platz der Universität 3, Theologische Fakultät AB Moraltheologie, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany |
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2017-2019 : Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Research Foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany 2016 : Postdoc Research Grant, Missionswissenschaftliches Institut (MWI) Aachen, Germany 2012 : Ph.D. Completion Grant of German Jesuit Mission, Germany 2010 : Research Subsidium, Stiftung Sankt Georgen Research Subsidium, Bistum Fulda for Qualitative and Quantitative Survey on Public Opinion on Stem Cell Research in India 2008-2009 : Literature Grant of Dey Stiftung Limburg 2009 : Research Grant, Stiftung Sankt Georgen for Research at Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Washington D.C. 2007-2011 : Ph. D. Research Grant: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) cum Stiftung Sankt Georgen 2007 : Germany Language Scholarship, Bistum Limburg 2003 : Zeitler Memorial Third Prize, Ishwani Kendra for Missiology, Pune |
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