Ecotheology in Different Denominations. A Comparative Review of 50 Years of Environmental Statements from Global Summits and Leaders
Year: 2024
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Since 1967, the various denominations have discussed and made statements on environmental ethics and ecotheology through their global general assemblies and global top leaders. Both The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), The Lambeth Conference (LC), the ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch and the Pope have produced declarations on the environmental problems and climate. This implies about 50 years of ecclesiastical ecotheological statements. It is now possible to study the approach in the various traditions and look for patterns, peculiarities, and differences in the different denominations. This analysis shows how the various denominations were initially characterized by their confessional traditional theology. The authors also expose which theological motifs and models characterize the official ecotheology of the various traditions. Finally, they find that as the time has passed there has been a higher degree of exchange of theology between the various denominations.
Authors: Tom S. Bredal-Tomren, Hans Morten Haugen
Institution: VID Specialized University
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7204279061