Ecojustice: Theological, Ethical, and Scientific Perspectives

This course explores biblical, theological, ethical, and scientific perspectives that inform the contemporary crisis in creation, including the urgency of rectifying climate change. This course is part of the Climate Science in Theological Education.

Description: This course explores biblical, theological, ethical, and scientific perspectives that inform and analyze the contemporary crisis in creation, including the urgency of rectifying climate change. The course will include guest lectures, the use of video materials, and presentation/discussion with the instructor(s). This course is held in partnership with Spirit of the Desert Retreat Center at Carefree, Arizona from January 10-13, 2022. Due to the pandemic, the intensive course will be held through digital communications on Zoom.

Seminary: Wartburg Theological Seminary

Science areas: Environmental science and climate change

MN 396 Ecojustice_2022_syllabus_with science highlights

 

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