Interfaith and Multicultural Perspective on Religion and Science: Global Climate Crisis

In many parts of the world fundamentalist currents in Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam present a serious challenge to the Western scientific tradition and often presume a conflict between Science and Religion. Thus, Global Ministries University has undertaken the development of a graduate educational program in Religion and Science for students in India and Africa. Drawing upon the recent developments in theology and environmental science represented by the Laudato Si movement and the United Nations Faith for Earth, GMU is partnering with the Institute for Science and Religion in Cochin, India, and the Tangaza University Institute for Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies in Nairobi, Kenya to train religious and educational leaders in a holistic and interfaith understanding that all forms of life on earth are dependent on each other for a sustainable civilization. The presenters will share strategies for overcoming the divide between Religion and Science regarding the environmental crisis.