Certification and Continuing Education
The number of Seminaries and Online Training programs addressing climate change are increasing. Some offer ministry certification while others offer free online webinars. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated as information becomes available.
Approved Seminaries
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The Certificate in Faith and Ecological Justice signifies a student’s concentrated development of research and/or practical competencies in ecotheology, environmental ethics, and ecologically-informed spirituality and practices. The goal of the certificate is to prepare students for meaningful and effective work in faith-based environmental initiatives and to explore the rich depth of religious resources for such work.
The Certificate in Religion, Ecology, and Justice provides training in understanding and analyzing the intersections of religion, ecology, and justice. Students explore how to promote faith-based environmental justice work both within and outside the larger church.
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The Certificate in Faith, Food, and Environmental Justice is for students seeking training and preparation for engaging faithfully in environmental justice work, agricultural production, healthy food access and food systems, creation care ministries, land use issues, policy advocacy, and environmental management.
Sustainable farming. Food justice. Ecotheology. A new vocabulary reflects a growing sense among theological students that their life’s work will require a commitment to preserving, nurturing and sharing the earth’s bountiful gifts. MTSO has assumed national leadership in the field of ecotheology. The evidence of this role begins with our Seminary Hill Farm, which grows produce enjoyed daily by our students and shared with the broader community.
Concentration in Theology, Ecology, and Faith Formation
Princeton Theological Seminary, in conjunction with the Farminary, will offer a graduate concentration that allows master’s students to focus their academic work on issues pertaining to theology, sustainability, faith formation, ecology, and justice.
