Spirituality and Ecology - Integration and Implications

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s) Koster, Hilda P.
Course Code SMT6370HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMT3370HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

The course provides an exploration of how Christianity has understood the relationship among God, creation, humanity and spirituality, and how that understanding has contributed to the ecological challenges we currently face as well as can contribute to a helpful response. The course begins with an overview of our understanding of spirituality and creation during the patristic, medieval and reformation periods, then shifts to contemporary understandings drawing from current discussions of Christology, creation-centred spirituality, eco-feminism, deep ecology, and the healing of nature and the healing of self.

Crosslisted to (1) Pastoral Thelology
Schedule Tue
Start Time 19:00
End Time 21:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: integration paper, class practicum.

Teaching Method
Lectures
Practicum
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Previously Offered Winter 2019
Currently Offered Winter 2024