Christianity & the Environment

2009/03/05. Urge Christians to better steward God's creation and call others to do likewise. Ben Lowe, Co-Coordinator of Renewal and author of "The Green Revolution". Anna Jane Joyner, Coauthor of the Faith in Action report.

2008/11/20. Outlines the Millennium Development Goals and the ways that the Christian community can help meet those goals. Brian Swarts, National Coordinator, The Micah Challenge.

2008/11/20. Outlines the Millennium Development Goals and the ways that the Christian community can help meet those goals. Brian Swarts, National Coordinator, The Micah Challenge.

2007/05/18. How small changes in the plant-defense arms race can impact everything from ecosystem evolution to climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

2008/05/01. Explores the theological importance of the natural world and understanding conservation as a worshipful activity. Fritz and Vivienne Hull, Co-founders of the Whidbey Institute.

2007/05/18. Encourages Christians who are continuing to speak out and act against climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Segment from the Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

2007/05/18. How small changes in the plant-defense arms race can impact everything from ecosystem evolution to climate change. Rick Lindroth, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin. Fourth Annual Erickson Conference Keynote Address.

2006/10/26. Discusses the issue climate change and what a Christian response should be. Peter Illyn, Director, Restoring Eden.

2006/04/27. Share about work in area of ecology and how Christians should be caring for the environment. Shane Claiborne, Author and founding partner, The Simple Way Community. Residents of The Camden House.

2005/10/27. Discuss natural disasters in light of recent events; address questions as to whether or not natural disasters happening with greater frequency and their psychological effects. Rod Stiling, Prof of History; Tim Nelson, Prof of Biology; John Thoburn, Prof of Psychology; Kathleen Braden, Prof of Geography.

2005/05/05. Students share about how they have partnered their faith with their conviction to care for creation. Sarah Cupery, Field Science Educator, Yosemite Institute.

2004/04/07. Tells her story of discovering her deep appreciation for the environment. Leslie Corthell, Career Counselor.

2003/04/10. Consumerism, simplicity, environmentalism, and Christianity. Kevin Neuhouser, Professor of Sociology; Mike Hamilton, Associate Professor of History; Kathleen Braden, Professor of Geography; Rebekah Koch, student.

2004/04/06. Challenges students to expand their circles of compassion, to express God's love for all of creation. Tanya Marcovna, Program Associate of Earth Ministry.

2001/05/10. Presents evidence for global warming and discusses its potential impact on the world and the Pacific Northwest. Nate Mantua, Researcher with Climate Impact group, University of Washington.

2003/04/08. Protecting the environment as an act of Christian reconciliation. Peter Illyn, Director, Restoring Eden.

1999/05/13. SPU faculty members discuss the relationships between God, humanity, and the environment in terms of theological, social, and practical concerns from their various disciplines.

1999/05/27. Argues that choosing between people and the environment is a false choice, urging listeners to see the human consequence to "the least of these" of "the good life." Gordon Aeschliman, Leader of Target Earth Ministries.

1998/05/27. Argues that social justice and care of the environment are two sides of the same coin, and both are the call of the Christian church. Mike Schut, Associate Director, Earth Ministry.

1999/05/04. Amity Lumper, SPU student, and Peter Illyn, Director of Target Earth, examine environmental stewardship, the care of Creation and the environment as a part of God's call to Christians.

1990/04/20. Faculty and staff celebrate Earth Day by offering some reflections on nature and the relationship between the environment and Christianity.

1978/02/22. A call to address environmental issues as an American Christian. Levon Balzer.

1971/11/05. Argues that our intelligence gives us a responsibility to care for the planet, but refutes alleged environmental crises, arguing instead that we are only beginning to understand the world. Dixy Lee Ray, Director, Pacific Science Center.

1972/04/19. Addresses environmental problems resulting from the movement of people to urban areas and offers possible solutions to these problems. Richard Lugar, Mayor of Indianapolis; President, National League of Cities; Advisor to the President on Model Cities.