THEOL 341 - Theology/The Environment

Credits: (3)
Explores the relationships between Christian theology-with a special emphasis on Catholic social teaching-and concern for the environment. The course will study documents of the Catholic Church, as well as works of Christian theologians, Catholic and Protestant, on the environment. Criticisms of Christian theological approaches to the environment will also be considered. In accordance with Catholic social teaching, there will be a particular focus on the relationship between environmental issues and issues of social justice.