University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

THEP 383 Heat, Hunger, and Hurricanes

This course examines biblical, theological and philosophical perspectives on the challenges posed by climate change. Global topics may include sacramentality; common good; world hunger; loss of biodiversity and habitat; intrinsic value vs. instrumental value; fairness, justice, and obligation with respect to climate change mitigation and adaptation; climate-related natural disasters; climate migration and refugees.

Cross Listed Courses

PHL 391

Prerequisite

THE 101 or THE 105, THE 205