CBHD officially signed contracts in November to join LeTourneau University in Longview, TX. January 2nd launched the beginning of this new partnership. Staff of the Center are elated at joining “The Christian Polytechnic University” and the alignment in vision and mission shared between the Center and the school.
The Member’s Roundtable Discussion, led by Research Scholar Anna Vollema, explored the application of themes from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to modern day ethics and discussed Guillermo del Toro’s film adaptation. The event was offered online and held in early December.
December’s Roundtable Book Discussion with TEDS faculty, staff and students was also led by Anna Vollema on S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength. We’re grateful for the rich discussion that occurred within each of these events.
The Center hosted yet another successful cohort. Executive Director Matthew Eppinette led the 5-week “Ethics of Life and Death Cohort” across the months of September and October, with a phenomenal turnout and interaction from participants.
Staff Bioethical Engagement
Matthew Eppinette
Almost all of my time and energy went toward finding a new home for The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity. We are all grateful for the Lord’s provision in bringing us to LeTourneau University.
Taught “The Ethics of Life and Death” for Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, June–September.
Led a 5-week online cohort, “The Ethics of Life and Death,” in conjunction with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in September and October.
Was a guest on Just Common Sense Radio in November.
Taught a 4-week Sunday School series on “Dying as a Christian” at The Orchard, Arlington Heights, IL.
Presented “Coverage of Bioethics in Early Issues of Christianity Today” at The Evangelical Theological Society 77th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, November 18–20, 2025.
Was awarded a Paul Ramsey Fellowship with the Center for Bioethics & Culture.
Anna Vollema
Led the roundtable discussion for CBHD members on Guillermo Del Toro’s film adaptation of
Led the roundtable discussion on C. S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength for faculty, staff, and students of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Started a new teaching job as a high school physics and chemistry teacher at a Classical Christian school in Dallas, where she helped advise students who are doing their thesis project on bioethics topics.
Talked about bioethics and science headlines on Faith Radio’s The Reconnect with Carmen LeBurge.
