Spirituality and Ecology: Integration and Implications

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMT3370HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in SMT6370HS
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. Methods: Lectures, discussions. Evaluation: reflection paper, integration paper, class participation, practicum.

Crosslisted to (2) Pastoral Thelology
Schedule Thu
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 20
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2013
Currently Offered Winter 2015