2023 Climate Grant Archives - Science for Seminaries

Lexington Theological Seminary

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Lexington Theological Seminary brings environmental awareness and science communication resources to students in training for congregational leadership with the project “Equipping EcoPreachers for a Climate-Changed World.” Rev. Dr. Leah Schade leads the effort to support students in learning about climate change and climate science, while also developing approaches to preaching

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary builds literacy and breaks down polarization around a wide range of climate science topics through their project, “Changing the Climate Conversation.” The team of Drs. William West and Rebecca Edwards, in partnership with Texas Interfaith Power & Light, provide an open format lunch and learn series

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Knox Theological Seminary

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Knox Theological Seminary builds upon “Sustainable Scientific Engagement in the Educational Core” (2019-2020) with a new grant, “Creation Care and the Emergent Ethics of Group Behavior.” This project, led by Dr. Tim Sansbury, focuses on climate science relevant to south Florida, raising questions around the ethical demands arising from apparently

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Regis College

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Regis College at the University of Toronto builds on the seed grant, “Educating the Whole Person: Integrating Affect and Reason in the Jesuit & Thomist Traditions” (2021-2022) with a new focus on environmental health. Project leader Dr. Gerard Ryan SJ, further fosters engagement with science resources and raises awareness about

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary

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Ecumenical Theological Seminary’s project, “Theologies of De-Colonization, Displacement, and Climate Change,” leverages science engagement to mobilize new forms of response to climate emergency. Two workshops, open to students and the local public, highlight the experiences of artists and activists in inner city Detroit as well as the wisdom of indigenous

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Graduate Theological Union

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Graduate Theological Union presents the project, “Science, Technology, and the Environment: Exploring Implications for Science and Religion in the Bay Area and Beyond.” The grant helps raise the visibility of climate change with a focus on the environmental impacts of technology, both in contributing to environmental degradation as well as

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The Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership, Hebrew College

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The Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership at Hebrew College is pursuing climate engagement for Jewish communities with an emphasis on food systems through the “Greening Judaism” project. Rabbis Dr. Or Rose and Dr. Natan Margalit lead a survey-based study of climate-related science education in Jewish seminaries and convene

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The Graduate School of Ministry, Palm Beach Atlantic University

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The Graduate School of Ministry at Palm Beach Atlantic University presents, “Creation Care, Neighbor Love, and Climate Science in South Florida” to raise awareness about local challenges related to a warming climate and other environmental change. The project supports a one-day symposium event on theology and climate care as well

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Portland Seminary

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Portland Seminary at George Fox University is back, building a new focus on climate science into their previous exploration of “Science and Spirituality as Tools for Wellness and Healing” (2021-2022). Professor Ekaterina Lomperis’ project, “Climate Change as a Public Health Issue,” is equipping students with skills for strategic communication and

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Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University

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Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University expands on their past work in the Science for Seminaries project, “Facilitating Science-Theology Dialogue” (2018-2019), by highlighting connections between care for the environment and theologically-informed leadership though “Science-informed Creation Care Ministry.” The grant project, led by Dr. Martin Hanna, supports a faculty workshop

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In furtherance of the AAAS mission of advancing science in service to society, AAAS|DoSER’s role in the Science for Seminaries project is to support efforts to integrate science into seminary education. AAAS|DoSER does not advise on or endorse the theological content of the participating seminaries.