How do we develop God's world with care?
As we look at the world around us, it's alarmingly evident that humanity faces significant environmental challenges that are complex, multi-faceted, and of ever-increasing importance. Redeemer's Environmental Studies program studies nature and how humans interact with God's creation. A strong focus on philosophy, politics and geography equips students to be stewards of the earth and its natural resources, focused on contemporary environmental issues and sustainability.
Environmental Studies is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. It is offered as a major and as a minor.
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Right from the start, small class sizes allow for meaningful class discussion, lead by professors who are actively researching in the field and excited to include students in their work.
First-year courses provide an interdisciplinary understanding of populations, cities and resources through courses that dig into economics, geography and science surrounding environmental issues. These foundational courses prepare you to dig into topics that are specific to your areas of interest later on in your studies.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you鈥檙e studying. Think about it this way鈥
The social aspects of environmental issues are emphasized in your courses. Increase your understanding of environmental issues, sustainability and environmental philosophy through courses like Environmental Impact Assessment and Resource Management, while also delving into topics around cultural geography, economics, politics and social movements in courses like Population, Food and Sustainability.
On Redeemer's campus, the Whaley Teaching Garden, the natural regeneration site, rooftop greenhouse and fully-equipped science labs allow for students and faculty to safely and professionally study different environmental issues such as ecology, zoology and toxicology.
Various science courses include field trips as an experiential learning component, while students can take summer courses at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental studies, gaining valuable field experience and developing tools for caring for the environment. Other internship opportunities exist through organizations like A Rocha, Au Sable, a fish hatchery, the Royal Botanical Gardens and World Renew.
is using her passion for the environment to build community, provide education and care for creation at A Rocha as Ontario development manager.
owns and operates Urban Green, a company that creates indoor garden and green spaces in offices and homes across southern Ontario.
New friendships, priceless memories, spiritual growth, character formation and your future career await.
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