At first glance the fields of religion and ecology may seem and unlikely pairing, but a deeper consideration reveals the two have a great deal to contribute to one another and are indeed inextricably linked. Religions recognize the unity and interdependence of humans with nature. Ecological sciences affirm this deep interconnection with the natural world. This partnership can inspire work for the wellbeing of the Earth community
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community
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Informações sobre o curso
Completion of Introduction to Religions and Ecology, Indigenous Religions and Ecology and South Asian Religions and Ecology
Habilidades que você terá
- Philosophy
- conservation
- Religion
- Ecology
Completion of Introduction to Religions and Ecology, Indigenous Religions and Ecology and South Asian Religions and Ecology
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
MODULE 1: Course Introduction
MODULE 2: Overview of Contemporary Ecological Issues and Religious Environmentalism
This module explores historical and contemporary ecological challenges in China arising from industrialization and modernization. Because of these environmental pressures, various sectors of Chinese society, including the government, are promoting the concept of “ecological civilization”, which we highlight here. We then explore the intersections of religion and ecology and its promises for East Asia.
MODULE 3: Introduction and Overview: Confucianism and Ecology
We encounter key ideas of Confucianism regarding the interconnection of self, society, education, politics, nature, and the cosmos. We focus on the Analects of Confucius and other significant Confucian texts to explore their ecological dimensions.
MODULE 4: Confucianism and Ecology into the Present
After a period of suppression during the Cultural Revolution, Confucianism has revived in China and has important cultural and spiritual influences today. This is seen by many Chinese as valuable for grounding humans in communitarian social and ecological ethics for the common good. We conclude this module with an exploration of selected Confucian perspectives on food, animals, and biodiversity.
Sobre Programa de cursos integrados Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community
Why do religions matter when we talk about environmental problems and solutions?

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