November 21-24, 2015
Atlanta, GA, USA
Submission deadline: March 2, 2015.
You can find the Religion and Ecology Group call for papers at:
https://papers.aarweb.org/content/religion-and-ecology-group
For Religion and Ecology Events at the AAR, visit:
http://fore.yale.edu/files/AAR_2015_Religion_and_Ecology_Events.pdf
Religion and Ecology Workshop
Journey of the Universe: Hope for the Future
Friday, November 20, 2015
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Hilton Crystal Ballroom CD
Heather Eaton, Saint Paul University, Nancy Menning, Ithaca College, and Mary Evelyn Tucker, Yale University, Presiding
Journey of the Universe narrates the history of the cosmos in a mythic mode richly informed by contemporary science, bringing religion and science together in compelling ways. In this workshop we will explore the pedagogical potential of this universe story, at the cosmological as well as more localized scales. We will examine the ways in which this narrative shapes our understanding of the long arc of history, defines our human place in the grander ecological or cosmological journey, and suggests possibilities for ethical action. The goal of the workshop is to strengthen our capacity to awaken awe and wonder in the classroom with implications for our students’ capacity to participate effectively in much-needed environmental activism. Focusing on hope and working with the Journey of the Universe curricular materials we will develop skills in analyzing the emotional resonance of this narrative structure, the ways the materials will engage students, and how this contributes to an effective pedagogy.
The cost for the workshop is $35, which includes the entire afternoon of sessions and a coffee break. Registration is limited to the first 120 participants.
View the draft of the workshop schedule:
http://fore.yale.edu/files/AAR_2015_Journey_Workshop.pdf
