The Papal Climate Encyclical Critically explored

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This exploration of Laudato Si by Le Moyne College and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry draws faculty and students to critically evaluate the case laid out in the encyclical that all humans have a responsibility to care for the Earth, "Our Common Home." It seeks to provide both a focus and a foundation to the question, how might we join together as environmental scientists, scholars and advocates for collaboration among secular and religious institutions as well as faith-based environmental activists? Counts as a major elective for ESS majors. Student carpooling will be arranged for transportation to the meeting location for this class. Prerequisite:EITHER one course in biology or environmental science [for ESS elective credit]; or one course in theology OR Junior standing or permission of the Instructor.(NOTE: THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL THE CORE REQUIREMENT FOR A NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE.) Fulfills Core Requirement(s):Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS).