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April 8

“Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
Let all creation rejoice before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.”

Psalm 96:1-6, 11-13

Hi,

Taking this course in a Christian university allows us to think about some of the theological issues that come up in environmental science.  This week we will do just that!  As you read the online notes “Christianity and the Environment” – if you haven’t already – we’re thinking about how our Christian faith influences our attitudes toward and actions in God’s creation, the natural environment around us.  If, as God says in Psalm 50 – “All the animals of the forest are mine, and I own the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird on the mountains, and all the animals of the field are mine … for all the world is mine and everything in it” – how then should we live?  There are some ethical and practical issues we need to think through.

On the Crandall Moodle site you can see who else is in the class.  Feel free to work together – studying, on assignments, etc. (sorry, not on exams).  Just remember to think for yourself – your friends may not always have the right answer.

This week, please:

  • Read Christianity and Environment online notes
  • If you are doing the Final Project, it is due April 11. There is a folder on Moodle.
  • If you are writing the Final Exam, it is Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm. SH 177.  A study guide is here

I send you weekly announcements through the Crandall Moodle site:  please check your Crandall email regularly.

If you have any questions, get in touch with me right away!  Email works best:  Bruce.Martin@crandallu.ca.   I should respond within 24 hours on weekdays.  Weekends I take off.

Bruce Martin, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor (Geography)