Green Reformation: seeds of hope for an ecological theology

An international consultation on "Green Reformation: Ecology, Religion, Education and the Future of the Ecumenical Movement,” organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) department on Ecumenical Theological Education in cooperation with the Association of Protestant Churches and Missions in Germany, will take place 12-15 May, at the Ecumenical Institute Bossey, near Geneva, Switzerland.

The event will gather theological educators, researchers, practitioners and representatives from church and faith traditions of six regions of the world, to discuss ecology as a crucial part of ecumenical theological education.

The consultation will address the consequences of a green re-lecture of sacred texts for engaging the contemporary ecological crisis. This prompts anthropological questions on how humans understand themselves in relation to God, to their fellow humans and all creatures.

The event will also assess the necessary transformation theological education will have to undergo in view of creating awareness for and knowledge of the intrinsic value of all creation. This entails new forms of experiential learning, curriculum development for theological schools and mentoring programmes that foster alternative lifestyles for a sustainable future.

Learn more about the event: oikumene.org