Skills you'll gain

There are 8 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, starting with this course, 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 one of the "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community" series of classes 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 the other classes. It describes the nature of religion as well as the emergence of the field of ecology. In addition, it highlights concerns for forestry issues, the climate emergency, global ethics, and environmental justice. 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: The Emergence of the Field of Religion and Ecology

MODULE 3: Religious Ecology: Orienting, Grounding, Nurturing, Transforming

MODULE 4: Views of Nature in the West

MODULE 5: Ecology, Conservation, and Ethics

MODULE 6: Emergence of the Moral Force of Religion and Ecology

MODULE 7: Building on Interreligious Dialogue: Global Ethics and Environmental Justice

MODULE 8: Course Conclusion

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