| Green
Ethics Course: A 6-week course on achieving environmental
consciousness |
| The intent of this course to prepare a new generation
of well informed environmental activists from all walks of life to
help make a real difference in the world today. By cultivating a deep
appreciation for the sacredness of all life, acquiring an in-depth
understanding of the scope and causes of our current environmental
crisis, and through developing sustainable strategies, we hope to
be a catalyst for effective change in order to bring about the new
and better world of tomorrow. |
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Course Begins: Tuesday,
April 29 at 7:30PM
Tuition: $125 |
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Week 1: Our Sacred Planet:
Understanding Our Relationship to the Earth
"... everything on the earth has a purpose,
every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This
is the Indian theory of existence" - Mourning Dove Salish,
1888-1936
- Ancient Symbolism, Mythology and the Four Elements
- Native American Wisdom and the Concept of the Sacred
- Natural Cycles: The Principles of Change, Rhythm and Balance
- Gaia Theory and the Unity of Life |
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Week 2: Realty Check:
Understanding the Scope of the Problem
"When the well is dry, we know the worth
of water." Benjamin Franklin, (1706-1790), Poor Richard's Almanac.
- A Legacy of Exploitation and Ever Diminishing Resources
- The Cumulative Impact on the Environment
- Climate Change: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Assessing Humanity’s Chances
- Beyond the Breaking Point: Irreversible Consequences |
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Week 3: Causes: Understanding
the Roots of the Problem
"The superior man seeks what is right;
the inferior one, what is profitable." Confucius
- The Rise of Industrialization and Fossil Fuels
- Examining Corporate Influence and Motivation
- Cycles of Materialism and Consumerism
- Causes and Consequences of Dysfunctional Government
- Crisis Addiction: Media Generated Short Sightedness |
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Week 4: Sustainable Action:
Strategies Long-Term Success
"Humankind has not woven the web of life.
We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do
to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."
Chief Seattle, 1855
- Green Ethics: How to live in Harmony with Nature
- Finding a Historical Perspective
- Cultivating a World Vision
- Finding the Sacred Balance: How our survival depends on it
- The Role of Technology: Its Promise and Limitation |
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Week 5: Personal Responsibility:
How Making a Difference starts with ME
"You must be the change you wish to see
in the world." Gandhi, 1855
- Overcoming Ignorance, Skepticism and Indifference
- Change Begins at Home
- Re-evaluating Needs and Wants
- Preparing Ourselves for Psychological Change
- Know Your Carbon Footprint
- Sustainable Living is Living Sustainably |
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Week 6: Social Responsibility:
The True Spirit of Volunteerism
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has." Margaret Mead (1901-1978)
- Be Pro-active – Not Re-active
- Balancing Practical and Natural Approaches
- Environmental Networking: The Power of Teamwork
- How to become an Eco-volunteer |
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