Green Theology

The contributors to this volume offer an in-depth examination of Muslim and Christian theological treatments of environmental and ecological concerns. The volume brings together a collection of articles by Muslim and Christian voices from diverse denominations and schools of thought, reflecting on environmental issues in the context of the current climate emergency. It provides a unique intellectual space for international experts in the two theological worlds as well as specialists in science and architecture to discuss the most pressing matters of ecology and care for the earth. This model of interreligious and interdisciplinary collaboration is likely to help scholars network even more closely, both inside their home traditions and with their theological neighbours.Lejla Demiri: Introduction

Part I: Homo Sensibilis: Harmony and Chaos in the Cosmos
Rusmir Mahmutćehajić: On Rediscovering Anthropo-Cosmic Integrity - Rebecca S. Watson/Meric Srokosz: Chaos and Cosmos: Biblical Perspectives for a Changing World

Part II: Theologies of Nature: Divine Stewardship and Anthropocentrism
Dave Bookless: The Place of Biodiversity in the Purposes of God - Ingrid Mattson: Rethinking Islam and Animism: Connecting with the Community of Created Beings - Mujadad Zaman: Education as Ecology: Lessons from Premodern Learning Cultures

Part III: 'Mother Nature': Poetics of Self in Nature
Oleh Kindiy: The Concept of Autarkeia of Clement of Alexandria and its Influence on Contemporary Eco-Theology - Ralf K. Wüstenberg: Calvin and Ghazālī Theologies of Creation in Comparative Perspectives - Munjed M. Murad: Perceiving Nature: Rumi on Human Purpose and Cosmic Prayer

Part IV: Environment, Economics and Theology
Samir Mahmoud: Towards an Islamic Theology of the Built Environment - Augustinos Bairactaris: The Ecological Crisis as a Challenge for Religious Connectedness and Reconciliation - Yaqub Chaudhary: Illuminating Ecology: Transnaturism and Ecological Crisis

Tim Winter: Afterword