Certificate in Ecological Regeneration - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary myGETS The Garrett Collective Events Give Apply Certificate in Ecological Regeneration Become equipped for environmental ministries in diverse contexts Students interested in either a degree oncentration or non-degree ertificate in Ecological Regeneration can complete graduate courses in ecological theology regenerative ethics, and practical eco-theology to equip them for environmental ministries in diverse contexts for the sake of ecological healing and justice. Analyze and communicate a diversity of eco-theological perspectives Understand the connections between environmental degradation, systemic racism, economic inequality, hetero-sexism, and related social inequities Cultivate skills of socio-ecological repair for the just healing of the land, communities, cultural understandings, and social systems Course Offerings This course is a survey of major figures and approaches in the field of Christian ecological theology over the past half century in the context of the environmental crises facing human societies worldwide and the need for widespread conversion to ecologically regenerative beliefs, lifestyles, and systems. Students will examine the development of theological reflection on the promises, dynamics, and labors of God and the creation by reading primary texts from a diversity of perspectives, including from Lutheran/Reformed, Trinitarian, Eco-Feminist, Indigenous, Catholic, Liberation, Evangelical, Process, and Womanist theologies. The environmental crises facing human communities worldwide present a host of difficult moral and practical questions for the Christian life. The overlapping problems of ecological degradation, resource depletion, climate disruption, and more – alongside related manifestations of social inequity and unrest – reveal the urgent need for systemic and regenerative changes within each sphere of our personal, social, economic, and public lives today. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and tasks of complex systems theory, regenerative development, and a variety of ecological praxes in the context of Christian moral reflection for the sake of building up leaders equipped to envision, design, and implement ministries of socio-ecological regeneration. Orients students to emerging approaches to ecological ministry in an age of biospheric crisis. Covers topics such as: place-based approaches to ministry, eco-liturgy, spiritual leadership amidst climate disruption, postcarbon lifestyles and food justice as discipleship, pastoral care and ecological trauma, and the role of movement chaplains in organizing for ecological change. Choose one of the following courses: Theories and Theologies for Public Justice This course provides a survey of prominent theories and theologies for public justice from the 19th century to present alongside an examination of the primary logics and dynamics at work in multiple public spheres today. Students will be immersed in various strands of radical Christian thought in understanding and responding to the interconnected sins of economic exploitation, structural racism, social inequality, environmental degradation, and more. Methods and Movements for Social Change This course surveys a variety of methods, models, and tools Christians have used to bring about social change for the sake of loving God and neighbor, realizing justice for the poor and oppressed, and promoting the common good. For MA in Public Ministry students, the required courses for the concentration are: THEO-820 Ecological Theology: God and Creation in Travail (3) ETH-657 Regenerative Ethics: Theory, Design, Practice (3) CL-621 Earth Ministry for Ecological Renewal (3) For MDiv students seeking the concentration or Certificate students, the courses are: THEO-820 Ecological Theology: God and Creation in Travail (3) ETH-657 Regenerative Ethics: Theory, Design, Practice (3) CL-621 Earth Ministry for Ecological Renewal (3) Either a relevant course offered by a Garrett faculty or a course identified via ACTS (to be determined in conversation with the concentration/certificate advisor) THEO-521 Theories & Theologies for Public Justice or CL -521 Methods and Movements for Social Change (3) Next Steps Garrett accepts applications from students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and who are proficient in the English language. REQUEST INFORMATION APPLY NOW