CIIS Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion Program

CIIS Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion Program Earth-centered scholarship and activism We live in the midst of one of the greatest transitions in Earth's history.

Humanity, having become a planetary force, is now shaping both its own future and the long-term future of millions of species of life. This decisive process occupies the most creative personalities of our time. One of the most significant recent developments is the engagement of our spiritual traditions in this transformation of consciousness and society. When the moral force of the world's religions combines with the depth understanding of ecology, humanity will find itself in the very center of that profoundly mysterious process by which the Earth Community is revitalizing itself.

Welcome Fall ESR students to the CIIS community! 🍁We in the Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion department are excited a...
09/11/2026

Welcome Fall ESR students to the CIIS community! 🍁

We in the Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion department are excited and honored to be a part of your scholarly journey. Thank you for choosing us and we hope you are having a wonderful start to the fall semester! 📚

We can't wait to see you all at the PCC and ESR Fall 2026 Retreat! 🍂

Caring about how we are all interconnected is very chic. 💅🏽 If studying Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion intrigues yo...
09/03/2026

Caring about how we are all interconnected is very chic. 💅🏽

If studying Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion intrigues you then click on our links to learn more about our ESR degree programs. 🌎🌳

Program Chair and Professor Elizabeth Allison, Ph.D., shares how spiritual ecology invites deeper connection with nature...
08/27/2026

Program Chair and Professor Elizabeth Allison, Ph.D., shares how spiritual ecology invites deeper connection with nature, fostering well-being, reciprocity, and environmental care.

"The natural world also deeply affects our individual well-being. Contemporary science is revealing the biochemical markers indicating that spending time in nature – especially forests – not only feels good but is good for us. As indicators of stress responses are reduced, and people feel more relaxed, they can more easily access creativity, intuition, and spiritual insight. Occasions of profound connection and presence with the larger natural world are important correctives to the alienation, dislocation, dissociation, anxiety and depression that the constant stream of bad news can provoke."

https://www.ciis.edu/news/what-is-spiritual-ecology-exploring-connection-between-nature-and-spirituality

Explore spiritual ecology and the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and living beings, and discover how ecological spirituality can inspire care for Earth.

Exciting position in the Environmental Humanities at Bowdoin College in Maine! "the successful candidate will teach four...
07/30/2026

Exciting position in the Environmental Humanities at Bowdoin College in Maine!
"the successful candidate will teach four courses per year, including a rotating teaching responsibility for an introductory interdisciplinary environmental studies course, an intermediate-level humanities core course and an advanced-level capstone for environmental studies majors, and courses in the environmental humanities informed by the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate also is expected to direct student research." Not too far from gorgeous Acadia National Park
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01/18/2026

Check out this exciting upcoming event featuring Kimberly Carfore and Christiana Zenner!

Wild Women and Just Water brings together two leading voices in religion, ecology, and ethics for a wide-ranging public conversation on how women’s leadership, ecological knowledge, and moral imagination can help us face the challenges of the 21st century. The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed.

Event Details: 12 February 2026; 9:30pm EST | 8:30pm CST | 7:30pm MST | 6:30pm PST

Register Here:
https://app.groupize.com/organizations/university-of-alberta-5ee56bd5-25a5-4b48-b9d5-4f1171a9c70f/events/wild-women-and-just-water-a-ronning-centre-conversation

11/20/2025

If you will be at , don't forget to check out the Religion, Nature, and Ecology reception on Friday evening! Hope to see you there!

11/18/2025

🌲 Our Integrative Seminar is a culminating part of our MA students’ degree. This is a capstone project that culminates in the MA Symposium, featured in this post. Here we have a snippet from Tami Codianne-Miller’s work, “Reimagining the World: One Home at a Time.” Check out our YouTube channel to see the full clip. Enjoy! 🌲

11/18/2025

The long read: As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missing

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