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Schools cont.:

  • The Summer 2004 (PDF) issue of To Teach, a newsletter for Catholic educators, is on the theme, “Be Stewards of God’s Gifts.” It suggests activities and resources to help teachers, principals and school boards promote stewardship and foster appreciation for God’s creation.
  • Many educational resources for congregations can also be used in religious school settings.

Church Camps:

  • The “Outdoor (Camp)” category, under “Facility” in the COEJL Program Bank, includes a “Counselor’s Guide to Jewish Environmental Practices at Camp,” outlining the basics of environmental teaching at a summer camp, as well as learning activity ideas.
  • Resources for environmental education at church camps include "Creation for Kids: Nature Games and Activities for Church Camps,"Outdoor Ministry Centers and Environmental Education by Mark D. Burkhardt, and "Goals of Nature Study in the Church Camp Setting".

Higher Education: Colleges, Universities, Seminaries and Divinity Schools:

  • Colleges can offer additional environmental study opportunities to their students through programs such as those offered by:
    • Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
    • Creation Care Study Program
  • Sample syllabi for religion and environment courses are available from:
    • The American Academy of Religion
    • The International Society for Environmental Ethics
    • The Web of Creation
    • The Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion

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