2018-2019 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENVSC 360 - Religion and Ecology

(also listed as RELST 360 )
Credits: 4
An exploration of the intersection between religion and ecology, and how religion can both contribute to and help address environmental problems. Topics include religion’s role in shaping human relationships with nature, ecological themes that cut across religions and worldviews, and issues of environmental justice as it relates to gender, race, and class. In considering how religious communities can address ecological problems, students take part in service learning projects in local congregations or environmental groups.

Prerequisite: ENVSC 110  or at least one course in Religious Studies (RELST).

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.

This course counts as Social Science for the purpose of satisfying the College distribution requirement for students who matriculated before Fall 2016.