Kennedy Institute of Ethics (KIE)

The Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University is one of the world’s oldest academic ethics institutes.

Mission
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics is a center for practically engaged ethics at Georgetown University. Established in 1971 with a founding interest in medical ethics, it is one of the oldest academic ethics centers in the world.

Its founding scholars helped invent the field of bioethics, launching a tradition of creative leadership that continues today through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and high-impact projects, all driven by a spirit of continuous experimentation.

Collaborating with partners within and beyond the academy to tackle the most pressing ethical issues of our time, the faculty and staff of the Institute work every day to make Georgetown’s Jesuit commitment to ethics engaged in the real world a reality.