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There are 10 modules in this course

There is a need for broader literacy and deeper knowledge of the world’s religions and their ecological contributions. This specialization, "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community", contributes such a perspective. Each course celebrates the vitality of religiously-informed action for the Earth and recognizes the longstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples in offering visions and practices for ecological flourishing. This course is part 4 of 5 of the "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community" specialization that focuses on the ecological dimensions of religious traditions throughout the world. The course you are about to begin is designed as a gateway to these aspects of the East Asian religions, philosophies, and practices of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto, and Shamanism. So much has emerged in the last several decades in this area, as you will see. While we have taught this course at Yale, we have adapted it for learners from a wide range of backgrounds. This course is for lifelong learners curious to know more about world religions and ecology, environmental professionals eager to deepen the discourse of environmental protection and conservation, those working with non-profit organizations and NGOs on issues of ecological justice, and religion leaders and laity who wish to know how they can contribute to interreligious dialogue on environmental projects.

MODULE 2: Overview of Contemporary Ecological Issues and Religious Environmentalism

MODULE 3: Introduction and Overview: Confucianism and Ecology

MODULE 4: Confucianism and Ecology into the Present

MODULE 5: Introduction and Overview: Daoism and Ecology

MODULE 6: Daoism and Ecology into the Present

MODULE 7: Buddhism and Ecology: The Interdependence of Reality

MODULE 8: East Asian Buddhism: Engaged Ecological Leadership

MODULE 9: Ecological Rituals in Japanese Shinto and Korean Shamanism

MODULE 10: Course Conclusion

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