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课程名称：宗教与生态学导论 课程概述： 宗教与生态学这两个领域初看似乎不相干，但经过深入探讨后可以发现，两者实际上有很多互为补充的地方，密不可分。宗教承认人类与自然的统一与相互依赖，而生态科学则证实了与自然界的深层连接。这种伙伴关系能够激励我们为地球共同体的福祉而努力。 这个专业的需求在于提高对世界主要宗教及其生态贡献的广泛认识与深入了解。本课程是“宗教与生态：恢复地球共同体”系列课程的第一部分，将这一视角引入学习之中。每一门课程都庆祝宗教行动对地球的活力，并认可土著人民在生态繁荣方面的长期贡献。 本课程为认识全球宗教与生态学的终身学习者、渴望深化环保对话的环保专业人员、在非营利组织和非政府组织中从事生态正义工作的人员，以及希望了解如何为环境项目跨宗教对话做出贡献的宗教领袖和信徒而设计。 课程大纲： 模块1：课程介绍 模块2：宗教与生态学领域的出现 - 探讨宗教与生态学的起源及人类在气候和环境上主导影响的当代背景，讨论宗教在应对当前生态挑战中所面临的机遇与挑战。 模块3：宗教生态：导向、扎根、滋养、转变 - 研究宗教作为象征系统的本质，探讨宗教生态和宗教宇宙观如何影响人类在地球与宇宙中的位置，并探究宗教如何在与地球的关系中提供导向、扎根、滋养和转变。 模块4：西方对自然的看法 - 从早期地中海世界的万物有灵论到后期亚伯拉罕传统的一神论，考察西方自然观的演变，并探讨启蒙理性主义的遗产、浪漫主义与超验主义对情感、直觉和自然世界灵性强调的回应。 模块5：生态学、保护与伦理 - 探索生态学的科学领域的出现，以及理解自然系统的整体主义向生物计量学的转变，讨论约翰·穆尔、阿尔多·利奥波德和瑞秋·卡森等人物对美国环境运动的影响。 模块6：宗教与生态的道德力量的兴起 - 研究近几十年来宗教生态参与的全球兴起，重点关注宗教激励的森林保护努力以及气候紧急情况的不同声音。 模块7：基于跨宗教对话的全球伦理与生态正义 - 考察跨宗教对话与环境运动如何促成《地球宪章》的诞生，并探讨环境正义运动对全球边缘化社区的影响，包含耶鲁宗教与生态论坛的生态正义中心的探讨。 模块8：课程总结
Name:MODULE 1: Course Introduction
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Name:MODULE 2: The Emergence of the Field of Religion and Ecology
Description:We explore the origins of the field of Religion and Ecology and the contemporary context of the Anthropocene, the geological era in which humans exert a dominant influence on climate and the environment. We also discuss the problems and promises of religions in addressing the ecological challenges of our time.
Name:MODULE 3: Religious Ecology: Orienting, Grounding, Nurturing, Transforming
Description:We first explore the nature of religions as symbolic systems. We then consider religious ecology and religious cosmology as ways in which humans envision their place within the Earth and the Cosmos. To conclude, we explore how religions can orient, ground, nurture, and transform humans in relationship with the planet.
Name:MODULE 4: Views of Nature in the West
Description:We explore views of nature in the West by first examining the transition from the Animism of the early Mediterranean world to the Monotheism of the later Abrahamic traditions. We then consider the legacies of Enlightenment rationalism and the ways in which the Romantic and Transcendentalist movements responded through their emphasis on emotion, intuition, and spirituality in the natural world. We conclude by exploring how modern science offers a new story for understanding nature within an expanding and evolving universe.
Name:MODULE 5: Ecology, Conservation, and Ethics
Description:We explore the emergence of the scientific field of ecology and the movement from holism to biometrics in understanding natural systems. We also consider the legacies of figures such as John Muir, Aldo Leopold, and Rachel Carson in shaping the American environmental movement.
Name:MODULE 6: Emergence of the Moral Force of Religion and Ecology
Description:We explore the global emergence of religious ecological engagement in recent decades. We then focus on religiously-inspired efforts to protect forests before hearing from different voices on the climate emergency.
Name:MODULE 7: Building on Interreligious Dialogue: Global Ethics and Environmental Justice
Description:We examine how interreligious dialogue and environmental movements gave rise to the Earth Charter, the first comprehensive global ethic integrating ecology, justice, and peace. We then consider the emergence of the environmental justice movement and its implications for marginalized communities around the world. This includes an exploration of the Ecojustice Hub on the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. To conclude, we consider our shared challenges ahead and the prospect of creating ecological cultures.
Name:MODULE 8: Course Conclusion
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At first glance the fields of religion and ecology may seem and unlikely pairing, but a deeper consideration reveals the two have a great deal to contribute to one another and are indeed inextricably linked. Religions recognize the unity and interdependence of humans with nature. Ecological sciences affirm this deep interconnection with the natural world. This partnership can inspire work for the wellbeing of the Earth community There is a need for broader literacy and deeper knowledge of the world’s religions and their ecological contributions. This specialization, starting with this course, contributes such a perspective. Each course celebrates the vitality of religiously-informed action for the Earth and recognizes the longstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples in offering visions and practices for ecological flourishing. This course is part one of the "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community" series of classes that focuses on the ecological dimensions of religious traditions throughout the world. The course you are about to begin is designed as a gateway to the other classes. It describes the nature of religion as well as the emergence of the field of ecology. In addition, it highlights concerns for forestry issues, the climate emergency, global ethics, and environmental justice. This course is for lifelong learners curious to know more about world religions and ecology, environmental professionals eager to deepen the discourse of environmental protection and conservation, those working with non-profit organizations and NGOs on issues of ecological justice, and religion leaders and laity who what to know how they can contribute to interreligious dialogue on environmental projects.
