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RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: WHAT THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS TEACH US ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD

RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: WHAT THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS TEACH US ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD

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From the Psalms in the Bible to the sacred rivers in Hinduism, the natural world has been integral to the world’s religions. In spite of claims to the contrary, the world’s religious traditions have much to contribute to preserving our environment. There is a growing realization today that religion, spirituality, and ethics, in collaboration with science and policy, can make a valuable contribution to the problems threatening our planet. This course will look at what indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Catholicism, and Greek Orthodoxy teach about the sacredness of nature and our moral responsibility to care for it. Consideration will be given to how religion can partner with science in establishing sustainable and ethical environmental policies.  

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About the lecturer(s)

Thomas Petriano

Thomas Petriano holds a PhD in Theology from Fordham University and serves as the Chair of St. Joseph College’s Department of Religious Studies. He has been responsible for developing and teaching several fascinating courses at the college level, such as World Religions, Religions of Abraham, Islam, and Buddhism. Dr. Petriano is also passionate about global service learning and has traveled with students to Nicaragua to assist the indigenous people there.

Lecture Details

Program

Sessions

4 lecture(s)
Day & Time

Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Date(s)

Jul 02, 2024
Jul 09, 2024
Jul 16, 2024
Jul 23, 2024