THEOLOGY & ECOLOGY GROUP
of the
Catholic Theological Society of America

Launched at the 2002 Convention in New Orleans, the Theology and Ecology Group seeks to advance theological discourse that is responsive to the ongoing ecological degradation of God’s Earth.  Participants recognize the impetus Pope John Paul II, the United States Catholic Conference, and bishops throughout the world have given to this task.  Moreover, theologians recognize their responsibility for developing plausible and meaningful ways of thinking about and acting on the physical environment that mitigate adverse effects on present and future human persons, especially those who are least able to protect themselves, on other species, on ecological systems, and on the biosphere.
    The first session of this group centered around the theology of the Spirit that Australian systematic theologian Denis Edwards drafted for publication.  A lively discussion followed his stimulating and informative presentation.  Subsequent sessions focused on the impetus that prompted major theologians to focus on the environment, environmental justice, and the body in relation to ecology.   Access from here brief descriptions of these programs and plans for upcoming sessions.  Calls for papers are issued through the CTSA web site and here.     

    CTSA members are invited to send to Group Convener Jame Schaefer their (1) names, (2) institutions, (3) e-mail addresses, (4) one-two sentences identifying what they are willing to share, and, if available, (5) web addresses at which their syllabi and/or other materials can be obtained.  These entries will be made available through this web site as soon as possible.  In the meantime, the possibility of accessing course syllabi and other pertinent materials through the CTSA site is being pursued.

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