Essays about: "Eco-Theology"

Found 4 essays containing the word Eco-Theology.

  1. 1. Towards the second draft : An eco-theological and ecocritical analysis of Sheila Heti’s Pure Color and its potential in the EFL classroom

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Luis Boaventura Fernandes; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-theology; ecocriticism; EFL Classroom; Pure Color; upper secondary school; literature; teaching literature;

    Abstract : Education on sustainable development and environmental awareness is becoming increasingly important with the current climate emergency. This type of education extends across all school subjects and texts of various kinds are shown to be able to help students gain new insights about the world and themselves. READ MORE

  3. 2. Of Chaos And Clockworks : A Formal Criticism Of The Modern Sustainability Paradigm

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Sebastian Arnström; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; sustainability science; complexity; complex adaptive systems; Earth system; Earth system science; resilience theory; the adaptive cycle; chaos theory; eco-theology;

    Abstract : This thesis is a critical review of two central theories in the modern sustainability paradigm – namely… (1) the theory that the Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere form a complex adaptive system – the Earth system, and (2) the theory that all human activities are intrinsically dependent on, and constrained by, non-anthropogenic states and processes in the Earth system. The thesis explains the origins and the logic of these theories, and subjects them to formal, semi-formal and comparative criticism. READ MORE

  4. 3. Theology of Hope(lessness) : Constructing a Theological Understanding of Hopelessness and Searching for Theological Resources Relevant to Facing Hopelessness Experienced Due to Eco-Anxiety

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för religionsvetenskap och teologi

    Author : Hannah Hartell; [2022]
    Keywords : Hopelessness; Eco-Anxiety; Eco-Theology; Theology of Hope; Climate Change; Naive Hope; Complex Hope;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to construct a theological understanding of hopelessness, as well as to explore what theological resources could be relevant in confronting and handling hopelessness that is endured due to the current day experience of eco-anxiety. Throughout the study hopelessness is viewed as a personal dysphoric state, as well as an individual's part in a collective response to an unjust system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spirited Feelings & Affected Actions in the Age of Climate Crisis : A study of how affect theory read through a pneumatological lens can inspire action to combat climate change

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för religionsvetenskap och teologi

    Author : Sofie Söderin; [2021]
    Keywords : Pneumatology; Affect theory; Climate Change; Eco-Theology; Karen Bray; Maria Puig de la Bellacasa; Pneumatologi; affektteori; klimatförändringar; klimatkris; ekoteologi; Karen Bray; Maria Puig de la Bellacasa;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore how affect theory can contribute to pneumatology in a way that illuminates how it might inspire action regarding the current climate crisis. To do this, this thesis analyses and discusses how feelings could relate to (human) action to combat climate change. READ MORE