RELG 248 - Religion, Ethics, Environment

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, WINT

Humans understand their relationship to the larger environment and its other inhabitants in a variety of complex ways. This course examines several of the religious, philosophical, and scientific schools of thought in environmental ethics. In addition to considering the diverse array of positions one can take toward the environment, e.g. animal rights, land ethics, nature religions, and ecofeminism, this course also considers in depth topics such as environmental justice, climate change, anthropocentrism, and sustainability.

Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: C. Cottine

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Environmental Studies