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Inhabitance: Ecological Religious Education and the Future of the Earth

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Inhabitance is a book that explores the relationship between religion and ecology, and how we can use religious education to create a more sustainable and just world. The book is written by Jennifer Ayres, who is an associate professor of religious education at Boston University.

Inhabitance: Ecological Religious Education

by Jennifer R. Ayres

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3403 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	216 pages
Hardcover	:	240 pages
Item Weight	:	1.1 pounds
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

Ayres argues that religion has a vital role to play in addressing the ecological crisis. She says that religion can provide us with a sense of meaning and purpose, and can help us to connect with the natural world. She also argues that religious education can teach us how to live sustainably and how to care for the Earth.

Inhabitance is divided into three parts. The first part explores the relationship between religion and ecology. The second part examines the different ways that religious education can be used to teach about ecology. The third part offers a vision for the future of ecological religious education.

Ayres writes in a clear and engaging style. She draws on a wide range of sources, including scripture, theology, and the social sciences. She also provides many examples of how ecological religious education is being practiced in different settings.

Inhabitance is a timely and important book. It offers a unique perspective on the relationship between religion and ecology, and it provides practical guidance for educators who want to teach about ecology in a religious context.

Praise for Inhabitance

"Inhabitance is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way to think about the relationship between religion and ecology. Ayres argues that religion has a vital role to play in addressing the ecological crisis, and she provides a clear and compelling vision for how religious education can be used to create a more sustainable and just world." - Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth

"Inhabitance is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of religion and the environment. Ayres offers a unique and inspiring vision for how we can use religious education to create a more sustainable and just world." - Mary Evelyn Tucker, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

"Inhabitance is a timely and important book. Ayres provides a clear and compelling vision for how religious education can be used to address the ecological crisis. This book is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." - David Orr, Oberlin College

About the Author

Jennifer Ayres is an associate professor of religious education at Boston University. She is the author of several books, including Inhabitance: Ecological Religious Education and the Future of the Earth and Teaching for Transformation: An Ecological Approach to Religious Education.