(EVST 084, GS 084) Global Religions and the Environment

4 Credits

This course explores the intersection of religion and ecology, focusing on how diverse traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian religions, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Indigenous traditions) respond to environmental challenges. Assuming an ongoing ecological crisis and the need for change, the course examines religious worldviews and practices that shape human relationships with the natural world. Special attention is given to movements for ecological justice and sustainability, highlighting religion’s role in reimagining ethical, cultural, and spiritual responses to the planet’s future. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, HU