Critically review the principles of natural resource governance. Examine the governance hierarchy in a nation other than your own. Evaluate barriers to effective natural resource governance, and propose solutions to overcome the barriers identified. Share findings in a seminar-style.
Students gain insight into the challenges to effective natural resource administration in different parts of the world, and learn from the experiences of natural resource management practitioners.
Practitioners must work within and understand the limitations of existing governance hierarchies in order to be effective natural resource managers.
The Bible instructs us to be stewards of nature (Gen. 1:26-28, Gen. 2:15) and subject to governing authorities (Rom 13:1, I Peter 2:13, Titus 3:1).
This course prepares missional students to be better informed and more effective stewards of creation.
Learners are exposed to the contextual realities of natural resource administration in different nations and trans-nationally.
Learners gain insight into barriers to, and solutions for, effective natural resource governance in different nations.
Creation care is conducted within the bounds of existing natural resource governance hierarchies.
Learners are exposed to the experiences of natural resource practitioners.
