Hey guys and gals! It's been a while since anyone has posted, and I was hoping to invigorate the blog a little bit with some exciting news.
1.) First, I wanted to Invite you all to participate in the Renewing Hope Conference on Faith and Environment at Yale. The event (February 28-March 2) is cosponsored by Yale Divinity and Yale Forestry and will utilize the Divinity facilities.
For information about events, conference speakers/guests, dates, and logistics, consult the following websites:
http://www.yale.edu/divinity/news/071128_news_renewing.shtml
http://renewinghope.blogspot.com/
2.) Second, I am excited to report the publication of a new book which will doubtlessly play an important role in discussions of Christian theology and ecology for years to come. The book, Ecologies of Grace, is written by my professor, Willis Jenkins. He engages Karl Barth, Thomas Aquinas, and Sergei Bulgakov--master theologians from all 3 major branches of Christianity--and puts them in a well-read and -considered dialogue with theories in environmental philosophy and ethics. If you have an interest in ways that serious systematic theology can engage with environmental concerns, this is the book for you. Check it out at http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/ReligionTheology/Theology/?view=usa&ci=9780195328516
I hope to hear from you all soon!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, October 26, 2007
Eco-Books I am reading
I recently read a book called Whispering in the Giant's Ear by William Powers. it is about Bolivia. It examined the tension between saving forest as a form of carbon offsets and development of a recognized Indian territory. It takes place between 2001-2005, a somewhat tumultuous time in Bolivia. Well written.
Right now i am reading The World Without Us by Alan Weisman. It examines what impact we have on the Earth both historically, presently, and tries to predict what traces of human civilization would remain if the whole human population were gone in the future. Also pretty interesting.
Right now i am reading The World Without Us by Alan Weisman. It examines what impact we have on the Earth both historically, presently, and tries to predict what traces of human civilization would remain if the whole human population were gone in the future. Also pretty interesting.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Reading anything Interesting?
Hello everyone,
It has been a little bit since I've written.
I was wondering if people are reading anything interesting lately? Is anyone taking any interesting classes? What books are assigned in those classes? Anyone going to hear any interesting speakers?
I'm reading Al Gore's book The Assault On Reason. Not really a book on the environment but it ends up bringing up environmental themes. He ends up critiquing media and the way that we get information in this country and our lack of a vibrant, open debate about the direction of our country. The argument is a little disjointed, and gets frustrating, but is worth the read. I'm also re-reading Dave Foreman's book Confessions of an Ecowarrior. He writes surprisingly well and is entertaining.
Also, Southern California is on fire which might be something to talk about on here. It is interesting to think about where people are living and why? Who's interests get the focus when there are these kinds of fires and who is being ignored? Do these fires end up being good for the environment? Will it ever rain in Southern California?
Anyway, I'll be at the AAR in November and it would be awesome to see some of you.
Laters, Kevin
It has been a little bit since I've written.
I was wondering if people are reading anything interesting lately? Is anyone taking any interesting classes? What books are assigned in those classes? Anyone going to hear any interesting speakers?
I'm reading Al Gore's book The Assault On Reason. Not really a book on the environment but it ends up bringing up environmental themes. He ends up critiquing media and the way that we get information in this country and our lack of a vibrant, open debate about the direction of our country. The argument is a little disjointed, and gets frustrating, but is worth the read. I'm also re-reading Dave Foreman's book Confessions of an Ecowarrior. He writes surprisingly well and is entertaining.
Also, Southern California is on fire which might be something to talk about on here. It is interesting to think about where people are living and why? Who's interests get the focus when there are these kinds of fires and who is being ignored? Do these fires end up being good for the environment? Will it ever rain in Southern California?
Anyway, I'll be at the AAR in November and it would be awesome to see some of you.
Laters, Kevin
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
AAR
Hey!
I hope to see several of you guys at the American Academy of Religion in San Diego Nov 17-20. We should all get together one of the nights for dinner or something. I hope those of you in school are surviving. I had three midterms today.
Take Care and God Bless!
I hope to see several of you guys at the American Academy of Religion in San Diego Nov 17-20. We should all get together one of the nights for dinner or something. I hope those of you in school are surviving. I had three midterms today.
Take Care and God Bless!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Get ready for Thanksgiving Sunday
Two resources to help plan your Thanksgiving Sunday worship service.
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
NCC is Hiring for a Western Lands Specialist!
If you or your friend would like to hang out with Adam, Tyler, and I please consider applying for the Western Lands Specialist. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in environmental issues and working with the faith community in DC. http://www.ncccusa.org/jobs/jobshome.html#FC
Kevin- yes, the Web of Creation site is great.
Peace,
Chloe
Kevin- yes, the Web of Creation site is great.
Peace,
Chloe
Monday, September 3, 2007
Second try
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