Dr. Leonie Abstein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leonie Abstein is a PhD candidate at the University of Zurich, involved in the University Research Priority Program "Human Reproduction Reloaded". She is research assistant on a transdisciplinary project focusing on the development of an applied ethics teaching module. With a Master’s degree in Protestant Theology and a background from various universities including Heidelberg and the Pontifical Gregorian University, her scholarly interests lie in biomedical ethics, particularly in reproductive medicine and relational ethics concerning family and parenthood. She has worked as a student assistant in a network addressing theology and digitalization ethics and has written extensively on the ethical considerations of abortion within Abrahamic religions. Additionally, Abstein is an active member of several theological and bioethical organizations, contributing to discussions on early life ethics and representing youth perspectives in various church assemblies.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2024-08-01 — Present

Institute of Social Ethics, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Contributed to a transdisciplinary innovation project on applied ethics.

PhD Candidate

2023-09-01 — Present

University Research Priority Program “Human Reproduction Reloaded” • Zurich, Switzerland

Working on a subproject focusing on the normativity of human reproduction.

Research Assistant

2023-06-01 — 2023-07-01

Basel Mission • Basel, Switzerland

Supported the oral history project.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law