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Aana Marie Vigen is an Associate Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare and medical ethics. Her work bridges sociology, anthropology, ethnography, and theology, with a focus on racial-ethnic and socio-economic disparities in health and healthcare. She actively engages in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to academic discourse through publications and collaborations.
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Religion, and Hispanic Studies from St. Olaf College
- Masters in Theology and Ethics from the Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
- Doctorate in Social and Theological Ethics from Union Theological Seminary, New York City
Dr. Vigen’s research explores the intersection of human and ecological health, particularly in the context of climate change, as well as feminist ethics, white anti-racism, and theological anthropology. Her recent publications address prenatal genetic testing, reproductive justice, and the role of Christian ethics in confronting systemic health inequities. She employs ethnographic methods to engage with marginalized voices and contemporary bioethical challenges.
Dr. Vigen co-edited Ethnography as Christian Theology and Ethics (2011) and contributed to interdisciplinary anthologies on bioethics, gender, and religious authority. Her work emphasizes the integration of theological reflection with empirical research to address issues like racial disparities in healthcare and ethical implications of genetic counseling.
She is a member of the Society of Christian Ethics (SCE) and the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and served on the national ELCA Genetics Taskforce from 2008–2011.
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