Hood Theological Seminary proceeds in its work related to climate and environment with a new emphasis on cultivation through, “Soils and Souls in Dialogue.” A previous pilot project in climate engagement at Hood developed an engagement with soil science and environmental history, using the life of George Washington Carver as
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Academy for Jewish Religion begins the project, “From the Physical to the Emotional and Psychological Impact of Climate Change,” under the direction of Drs. Rabbi Matthew Goldstone and Rabbi Jill Hammer. The grant supports a series of public webinars on topics related to disaster relief and eco-chaplaincy. A set of
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Iliff School of Theology presents “A Dialogue Between Science and Religion: Earth, Water, and Fire,” leveraging elemental themes to deepen institutional engagement with local science related to climate change. Led by Drs. Amy Erickson and Jacob Kinnard, the project aims to meet student interest in climate action and social justice
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Columbia Theological Seminary is undertaking a campus carbon audit and examining the local environmental history in order to integrate climate justice concerns into the institution’s strategic blueprinting initiative and campus master plan. The project, “Seeking Tikkun Olam: Pursuing Climate Justice,” led by Drs. Mark Douglas and Martha Moore-Keish, are additionally
Read MoreIn 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.
This project was made possible through the support of AAAS and a grant from The John Templeton Foundation