Skills you'll gain

There are 9 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 5 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 three Western religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 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: Introduction and Overview – Judaism

MODULE 3: Judaism and Ecology into the Present

MODULE 4: Introduction and Overview – Christianity

MODULE 5: Christianity and Ecology into the Present

MODULE 6: Introduction and Overview – Islam

MODULE 7: Islam and Ecology into the Present

MODULE 8: Integral Ecology: Water, Climate, and Ecojustice

MODULE 9: Course Conclusion

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