The current climate emergency and other environmental perils call faith communities to respond. But how? What might it mean to appreciate how a “green” faith qualifies today as a central—rather than special interest—component of Christian belief and practice? How in particular might we find an ecological vision of life rooted in traditional church teachings such as those bearing on Creation, Salvation, Incarnation, the Holy Trinity, and Resurrection?
Our course’s full immersion in “ecotheology” will involve us in questions like these. We’ll also discuss faith practices linked to “ecospirituality,” including meditative engagement with the green world and the observance of Sabbath rest.
For most of our sessions you’re asked first to absorb key points of theological content through an asynchronous recording and a brief reading assignment before meeting online to share discussion and reflection on that content with other class members.
Offered through a collaboration with The Center for Deep Green Faith
Instructor: Dr. John Gotta
Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:15pm CT
Dates: September 4-October 30
