Seminary: Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Location: 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
Course number: 6.316
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig
Website: https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/
Course Description
From chemical spills to atmospheric carbon overload, environmental problems are common concerns in global society. How shall people of faith respond to the theological, pastoral and social justice challenges posed by environmental problems? This course will read and analyze a recent monumental statement of religious environmental ethics by Lutheran ethicist Larry Rasmussen, Earth-Honoring Faith: Religious Ethics in a New Key; study the precedent-setting work of Lutheran theologian Joseph Sittler in ecological theology and ethics; and relate classical Reformation and Christian theological themes to current resources on ecology and religion, so that participants may hone their theological stance for preaching, teaching and pastoral ministry in an environmentally troubled world. The course will be fully online.