46 Bayard Street, Suite 401 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-565-7740 F: 732-565-7790 www.greenfaith.org
“The GreenFaith Fellowship Program is a critical initiative for the religious environmental movement.” Drs. John Grim and Mary Evelyn Tucker, Co-Directors, Forum on Religion & Ecology
What is the GreenFaith Fellowship Program? The GreenFaith Fellowship Program is an 18-month comprehensive education and training program to prepare lay and ordained leaders from diverse religious traditions for religiously based environmental leadership. Through this program, GreenFaith offers leaders committed to the field of religious environmentalism a unique opportunity for educational, spiritual and vocational growth and skill development.
Imagine a world where … Religious leaders speak as influentially on the environment as they do on other issues. Houses of worship lead community efforts for environmental sustainability. GreenFaith Fellows take part in three residential retreats. Shown here, participants enjoy a GreenFaith retreat at the Garrison Institute in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Religious educators teach children that caring for the earth is a moral obligation.
The GreenFaith Fellowship Program makes this a reality.
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“I can tell you that this is a fantastic program. It is well suited to either clergy or lay leaders looking to strengthen their environmental ministry, and provides a well-rounded curriculum of eco-theology, environmental justice, and practical application.” LeeAnne Beres, GreenFaith Fellow and Executive Director, Earth Ministry
GreenFaith Fellows receive:
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Three three-day residential sessions in varied settings (one urban, one rural, and one suburban). Exposure to expert faculty including scientists, eco-theologians and activists. The opportunity to create their own eco-theology. Monthly educational webinars. Guidance in creating their own religious environmental leadership plan. Professional coaching support.
GreenFaith Fellows will graduate with:
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An extensive base of environmental and eco-theological knowledge. The skills to become religious environmental leaders within their spheres of influence.
The Fellowship Program Curriculum is organized around the following topics:
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History of Religious-Environmentalism and the Environmental Movement Scientific Review of Global Environmental Issues The Human Soul and Nature – Introduction to Eco-Spirituality and the Theological Basis for Protecting the Environment Race, Poverty, and Pollution - History and Methods of Environmental Justice Religion, Consumption, and our Ecological Footprint – Environmental Stewardship and Religious Institutions
GreenFaith is interested in receiving applications from:
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Fellows take part in environmental justice tours, shown here in Newark, NJ.
Ordained and lay leaders from diverse religious communities in the United States and Canada. African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Jewish, and Catholic Leaders.
“I know of no more important religious work than the restoration of Creation.” Rabbi Lawrence Troster Director, Fellowship Program
Current Fellows include ordained and lay leaders from houses of worship, campus ministry, faith-based non-governmental organizations, and universities.
For further information about the GreenFaith Fellowship Program: Visit www.greenfaith.org or contact Rabbi Lawrence Troster, Director of the Fellowship Program
[email protected]. 732-565-7740, ext. 302. 46 Bayard Street, Suite 401 • New Brunswick, NJ 08901 • 732-565-7740 • F: 732-565-7790 • www.greenfaith.org
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