This course explores the rich intersections between faith, spirituality, and climate justice in the South Pacific. Students observe first-hand how the climate crisis is changing the Pacific through visits with frontline communities, conversations with regional leaders, climate-focused service projects, field trips, and direct observation of climate impacts and resilience. As a deeply religious region, we will examine how organized religion and indigenous spirituality influence Pacific perspectives on the environment. We will learn from cultural institutions, religious leaders, scientists, activists, indigenous teachers, and ordinary people who are daily being impacted by the challenges of a changing climate. [GE]
- Teacher: Brian Webb
This course will be given for topics not normally covered in regular courses. Prerequisite: The approval of both the supervising faculty member and the chairperson are required prior to registration.
- Teacher: Michael Bush
This course examines critical ethical issues in business contexts, recognizing that modern businesses operate globally across diverse cultural and economic systems. We will consider when and how ethical values matter in business, what characteristic dilemmas arise, and what various ethical theories have to say about these challenges. Guided by multiple ethical perspectives, we will examine issues related to production and marketing; consumer relations; workers and workplace conditions; corporate social responsibility; international business practices; environmental impact; and social justice concerns including inequality, labor rights, and corporate accountability across different global contexts.[AH, GE, SJ]
- Teacher: Karen Haely