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ENVS0395A-S24

Religion, Ecology and Justice

Religion, Ecology and Justice
In this class we will consider the relationship between religion and ecology in some of the world’s great wisdom traditions, particularly Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Judaism. Our approach will be comparative and attentive to “big ideas” about human-nature relationships. How do religious traditions perpetuate ideas of the natural world that are sometimes positive and protective and sometimes apathetic or destructive? Exploring such topics as stewardship, sacred landscapes, and the interdependence of living beings, we will consider both past and present, including examining how religious identity has fueled and shaped religiously-based environmental justice activism today.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22400
Subject Code:
ENVS
Course Number:
0395
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ENVS 0395

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Spring 2024

ENVS0395A-S24 Seminar (Gould)