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Maro Botica, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Division of Humanities at Saint Louis University-Madrid, where she teaches and conducts research in Theology Education. She holds dual doctoral degrees in Contemporary History and Moral Theology, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with ethical and historical issues, particularly in the context of war, death, and bioethics.
- Ph.D. in Contemporary History, Simancas Institute of History, University of Valladolid, Spain
- Ph.D. in Moral Theology, San Vicente Ferrer Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Valencia, Spain
- Master's in Bioethics, Comillas University, Madrid, Spain
Her research centers on moral theology and bioethics, with a focused interest in assisted suicide, especially through empirical and theological analysis of the Dignitas center in Switzerland. She also investigates contemporary history, particularly the history of the Balkans, wartime ethics, and post-conflict reconciliation. Her work bridges theological reflection with socio-political realities.
The publication record shows a consistent thematic focus on end-of-life ethics, thanatoethics, necroethics, and moral dimensions of war. Her writings appear in academic journals and edited volumes, combining Catholic moral theology with contemporary bioethical debates and geopolitical analysis of the former Yugoslavia. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects theology, history, philosophy, and public policy.
While no scientific awards are listed in the available text, her contributions to specialized discourse in bioethics and moral theology reflect scholarly recognition in niche but significant domains.
Maro Botica advises students in theology and bioethics, though specific advisees are not named. There is no mention of grants or funded research projects. She contributes to academic discourse through publications and participation in edited collections on biopolitics and justice.
There is no information regarding leadership in labs or research teams. However, her collaborative work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary networks in bioethics and theological ethics.
