This course defines ecotheology, ecomissiology and describes a biblical theological outline. Students will be able to summarise key concepts including the Anthropocene, climate change, and sustainablity. They will be able to articulate a biblical theology of ecomission and list practical examples.
Christian mission is does not mean simply 'saving souls' but reconcilling humans to God, to each other and to the non-human creation. In order to engage in mission in a time of rapid changes to the Earth, students require a biblical theology of ecomission and creative ways of engaging with it.
Human sin fractures relationships at all levels, including with the non-human creation. No student can understand what it means for God to so love the world, unless than includes His plans for the whole of creation.
This course develops a biblically informed ecotheology and ecomissiology.
Students will learn how caring for the non-human creation forms part of global mission.
This course examines how the local climate affects human welfare and the need to contextualize mission.
Different cultures relate differently to their environment. This course asks how to address these different environmental issues.
Students will be better prepared to engage in mission at the local level in a holistic and sustainable manner.
This course will force students to reconsider what they understand by mission and their own role in the harm done to creation and the global poor.
