Christ, Creation, and the Church: Explorations in Ecotheology
Humanity’s Relationship to Other-than-Human Creatures
Dive into ecotheology with this seminar that bridges Christology, creation, and ecclesiology through the lens of today’s ecological crises. Explore how human nature and the Christian understanding of God’s incarnation intersect with contemporary science and the church’s mission. Engage with leading ecotheological thinkers and reflect on the church’s role in a world facing ecological challenges. Readings will be drawn from prominent voices in contemporary ecotheology, and attention will be given to the relationship between ecological science and Christian orthodoxy.
Who Should Attend
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Anyone who is theologically curious - whether you are a Christian lay leader, pastor, retired pastor, or someone of little to no religious affiliation. All are welcome! We anticipate meaningful interfaith encounters and engagement across the spectrum of spiritual commitment. |
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Lovers of humanities programs and academic discussions. |
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Christian lay leaders who are considering seminary. |
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Alumni of Christian schools. |
Over four seminar sessions, you will:
- Articulate the meaning of “ecotheology”: In learning the meaning of ecotheology, participants will also learn its importance for the field of theology more broadly, for preaching, teaching, and ministry.
- Consider the relationship between science and faith: Participants will deepen their understanding of the relationship between science and faith, or between empirical knowledge and revelation.
- Gain basic comprehension of major ecological systems: Alongside learning about major ecological systems, participants will assess how churches can participate in the restoration of local ecologies.
- Sharpen their systematic thinking: In learning about theological confessions, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the logic by which doctrines (especially Christology, creation, and ecclesiology) are related to one another.
How It Works
Session Dates:Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Duration/Time:7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
7:00-9:00 PM (ET)
Price:$399 for four sessions
Facilitator
Dr. Samuel Davidson
Samuel Davidson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Postdoctoral Fellow for Digital Learning and Continuing Education at PTS. He is a systematic and constructive theologian whose eclectic interests come together especially through theological engagements with ecology and psychology. He has taught master’s level courses at PTS as well as Truett Seminary at Baylor University, and he is passionate about training church leaders to think deeply and critically about the content of faith and the vocation of the church. He currently lives in Waco, TX with his wife and two small children, and is attempting to turn their small city lot into an experiment in urban agriculture and regenerative land use.