Ecology and Religion
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where REL-2515 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course explores the relationship between the religious beliefs and perceptions about nature in the context of Western, Eastern, and indigenous cultures. A critical examination is offered of the ways in which Christian perceptions of nature have influenced the development of western science and technology. As well, the course provides a survey of some contemporary scholarly attempts to relate ecology and religion.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.