Religions & Ecology: Understanding Environmental Connections
Discover how religious traditions and ecological principles intersect while examining their combined impact on environmental stewardship and ethics.
Discover how religious traditions and ecological principles intersect while examining their combined impact on environmental stewardship and ethics.
Dive into the fascinating world of religions and ecology with this comprehensive course from Yale University. Led by experts Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim, this course explores the vital connection between religious traditions and environmental conservation. You'll examine how various faiths view nature, the emergence of religious ecology, and the role of spirituality in addressing modern ecological challenges. From ancient wisdom to contemporary environmental movements, this course offers a unique perspective on how religious insights can contribute to a more sustainable future. Ideal for those interested in interfaith dialogue, environmental studies, or seeking a deeper understanding of humanity's relationship with nature.
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What you'll learn
Understand the emerging field of religion and ecology and its significance
Explore various religious perspectives on nature and the environment
Analyze the development of ecological thought and conservation ethics
Examine global religious engagement with environmental issues
Study interfaith initiatives addressing climate change and forest protection
Investigate the concept of global ethics in relation to environmental challenges
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between religions and ecology. It begins by introducing the emerging field of religion and ecology, examining how religious traditions view nature and their potential role in addressing environmental challenges. The course covers the development of ecological thought, from early holistic perspectives to modern scientific approaches. It explores key figures in the American environmental movement and their contributions to conservation ethics. The curriculum also delves into global religious environmental engagement, interfaith initiatives for forest protection, and religious responses to climate change. Additionally, it examines the development of global ethics through initiatives like the Earth Charter and addresses environmental justice issues. Throughout, the course emphasizes the potential for religions to contribute to creating ecological cultures and fostering a more sustainable relationship between humans and the Earth.
Course Introduction
Module 1 · 47 Minutes to complete
The Emergence of the Field of Religion and Ecology
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Religious Ecology: Orienting, Grounding, Nurturing, Transforming
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Views of Nature in the West
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Ecology, Conservation, and Ethics
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Emergence of the Moral Force of Religion and Ecology
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Building on Interreligious Dialogue: Global Ethics and Environmental Justice
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Course Conclusion
Module 8 · 6 Minutes to complete
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Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar
John Grim is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University, with appointments in the School of the Environment, Divinity School, and Department of Religious Studies. He co-directs the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology with his wife, Mary Evelyn Tucker. Together, they directed a major project on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard and co-authored several influential works, including *Ecology and Religion* (2014) and *Thomas Berry: A Biography* (2019). Grim teaches courses on Native American and Indigenous religions, world religions, and ecology, and co-produced the Emmy-winning film *Journey of the Universe*.
Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar
Mary Evelyn Tucker is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University, affiliated with the School of the Environment, the Divinity School, and the Department of Religious Studies. She teaches in the Master's program in religion and ecology and co-directs the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology with her husband, John Grim. Tucker holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University in Asian Religions, particularly Japanese Confucianism, and has been a Research Associate at Harvard's Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies since 1997.Her work focuses on the intersection of religion and environmental issues, leading her to organize a series of ten conferences on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard from 1995 to 1998. Tucker has co-edited several influential volumes on ecological perspectives within major world religions and has authored numerous articles on social and environmental determinants of health. She is also known for her multimedia project "Journey of the Universe," which includes an Emmy award-winning film and educational resources aimed at fostering ecological awareness
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