Mark Wallace: Links

MARK I. WALLACE

Links

general information | religion and ecology academic sites | educational resources
christian organizations | jewish organizations | buddhist organizations

GENERAL INFORMATION

http://www.religionandnature.com "a gateway to learning about the role of 'religion' and 'spirituality' in human ecology and nature-human relations." The site was established to facilitate work on the Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature.

Web of Creation (http://www.webofcreation.org) Established to foster the movement for personal and social transformation to a just and sustainable world- from religious perspectives. Includes ideas, resources and strategies for learning about and doing eco-justice. Join the interfaith discussion forum list serv.

National Religious Partnership for the Environment (http://www.nrpe.org)"We seek to weave the mission of care for God’s creation across all areas of organized religion, and to do so in such a way as to contribute scope of vision, moral perspective, breadth of constituency, and endurance of struggle for all efforts to protect the natural world and human well-being within it."

Earth Ministry (http://www.earthministry.org/) Earth Ministry was born out of a recognition of the underlying spiritual and moral roots of the environmental crisis, and the desire to help people of faith see more clearly the connections between their faith, their daily lives and ecological concerns.

RELIGION AND ECOLOGY ACADEMIC SITES

Forum on Religion and Ecology (http://environment.harvard.edu/religion) This interdisciplinary dialogue brings the field of religious studies together with academic and activist discourse on the environment by highlighting the important roles that religious traditions play in constructing moral frameworks and orientating narratives regarding human interactions with the environment. It is our hope that by understanding these historical/cultural connections we can find new ways to revision future human-earth relations.

Religions of the World and Ecology (http://www.hds.harvard.edu/cswr/ecology/index.htm) The Religions of the World and Ecology conference series, hosted by the Harvard University Center for the Study of World Religions, was the result of research conducted at the Center over a three-year period. Conferences involved the direct participation and collaboration of some seven hundred scholars, religious leaders and environmental specialists from around the world.

Center for Environmental Philosophy (http://www.cep.unt.edu/) This World Wide Web server is dedicated to providing access to Internet resources throughout the world which pertain to or focus on environmental ethics and environmental philosophy.

Environmental Ethics and Public Policy Program (http://ecoethics.net/) Serves as a major vehicle of outreach to the community of scholars and concerned citizens investigating issues of environmental ethics. The Seminar's web pages include a cumulative archive of past sessions over the years, inlcuding Subject Bibliographies

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Association of University Leaders for a sustainable future: Leadership for Global Environment Literacy (http://www.ulsf.org)

Second Nature (http://www.secondnature.org) is dedicated to accelerating a process of transformation in higher education. We guide and nurture these institutions in their quest to make sustainability an integral part of the institution and to help expand their efforts to make human activity sustainable.

Religious Studies in Secondary Schools (http://www.rsiss.org) a growing coalition of public and private secondary school teachers committed to the idea that education is not complete without the academic study of the world's religious traditons and the ethical values, literatures, and cultures so inextricably linked to them. Our goal is to be a resource to educators and their students.

CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS

Target Earth (http://www.targetearth.org) "Serving the Earth, Serving the Poor." A Chrisitian group committed to focus on those regions of the world that are most devastated by the mix of human suffering and the destruction of the earth in their work for "a sustainable future where love and justice prevail; where all creation reflects the glory and extravagant handiwork of God; where our service to the earth addresses every form of ecosystem degradation; and where our service to the poor provides tangible hope to the children of future generations and dignity and justice to the oppressed of today."

U.S. Catholic Conference (http://www.nccbuscc.org/sdwp/ejp/index.htm) "We seek to weave the mission of care for God’s creation across all areas of organized religion, and to do so in such a way as to contribute scope of vision, moral perspective, breadth of constituency, and endurance of struggle for all efforts to protect the natural world and human well-being within it."

National Council of Churches of Christ (http://ncccusa.org)

Evangelical Environmental Network (http://cesc.montreat.edu/ceo/EEN/EENusa.html) Part a growing movement among evangelical Christians to develop a biblical response to the disregard of God's creation. It was formed in answer to the recognition by many of the world's eminent scientists that environmental problems are at their roots spiritual problems, and require a response grounded in faith.

A Rocha: Christians in Conservation (http://www.arocha.org/) An international conservation organisation working to show God's love for all creation.

Seventh Principle Project (http://www.uuaspp.org/) An Independent Affiliate Organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association that promotes prinicple seven: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."

The Orthodox Church and the Environment (http://www.patriarchate.org/visit/html/environment.html)

Christian Ecology Link (http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk) An international conservation organisation working "to show God's love for all creation."

Christian Environmental Studies Center (http://cesc.montreat.edu) Housed in Montreat College-supporting collaborative efforts between christian environmental organizations, academic programming and the christian community.

JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS

Coalition on Enviroment and Jewish Life (http://www.coejl.org) "The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life engages Jewish institutions and individuals in bringing the moral passion of Jewish tradition and social action to environmental stewardship in order to preserve the integrity of creation, advance social justice, protect future generations, and strengthen the Jewish community.

The Teva Learning Center (http://www.tevacenter.org) An immersion programdesigned to sensitize participants to nature’s rhythms and foster the development of a more meaningful relationship with nature and Jewish practices. All Teva programs are built on a thematic progression - from Awareness to Interconnectedness to Responsibility.

Northwest Jewish Environmental Project (http://www.nwjep.org) The Northwest Jewish Environmental Project seeks to integrate environmental concern into Jewish life, enabling the Jewish community to understand the connection of why the Jewish people should become passionate advocates of environmental protection.

BUDDHIST ORGANIZATIONS

Earth Sangha (http://www.earthsangha.org/) "The Earth Sangha is a Buddhist environmental nonprofit. Our organization was founded on the premise that the Buddhist way of looking at life can play a major role in healing the planet's environmental crisis."