Rights of Nature

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As humanity faces into this critical moment of Earth’s history, we struggle to determine our relationship with nature. Do we exercise dominion over it? Are we its stewards? Alternatively, are we kin with all creation? Does nature have rights of its own which we are duty bound to honor? This course will explore these questions as well as people and events in the world of Cosmology, literature and theology that punctuate this debate. Core courses are not open to Freshmen or Sophomores, except for associate degree candidates.