KT Spiritual and psychological approaches to ecological crisis: Fear, Care, and Hope 5 op
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- Joensuu
- Continuous learning category:
- Theology and philosophy
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- 100 € (VAT 0%)
The spiritual and intellectual roots of ecological thought. The spirituality of ecology. The psychological aspects of emerging ecological crisis: anxiety, hope and practical action. Animas as part of ecological research and the spirituality of animals. Planetary thought. Ecology as a part of theology and social criticism.
The spiritual and intellectual roots of ecological thought. The spirituality of ecology. The psychological aspects of emerging ecological crisis: anxiety, hope and practical action. Animas as part of ecological research and the spirituality of animals. Planetary thought. Ecology as a part of theology and social criticism.
Study methods: Online course in the eLearn e-learning environment. Lectures (8 h, online), completing the learning assignments.
Evaluation criteria: Learning assignments, 0–5.
Time: The online course is available for the whole academic year, including summer.
Offering data: International exchange students and degree students of the University of Eastern Finland and students accepted to Diak-UEF-Cross-Institutional Studies (20 places). The course is part of Kestävyysopintojen opetusyhteistyöverkosto – Teaching Cooperation Network of Sustainability Studies.
Language of tuition: English
Generic skills: Critical thinking, Ethics, Sustainability
Registration for Individual Courses
The fee for individual courses is €20 per ECTS credit. These prices are valid for the academic year 2025–2026.
Registration for courses starting in the autumn semester begins on 8 August 2025 at 9:00 AM. After this date, registration remains open until 16 June 2026.
The right to study is valid until 30 July 2026.
Lecture Implementation: More detailed information will be published in August 2026.
Schedule: Lectures are held during the autumn semester. Other methods of completion are available throughout the academic year.
Online lecture and exercise course in the fall semester.