Certificate in Climate Justice & Faith Application

This Certificate Offers: a cohort-based, online trans-continental curriculum which empowers participants to cultivate moral, spiritual, and practical power for leadership in the work of climate justice in communities of faith and in collaboration with others. Topics covered include: theology, ethics, and spirituality related to climate justice; climate change knowledge; and social change practices that connect ecological well-being with racial, economic, and gender justice.

Time commitment: 2-4 hrs/wk of independent work and interactive virtual communications. Participants are expected to interact online weekly and join live, hour-long virtual group sessions every other week for a total of 30 weeks Sept-Dec. + late Jan - May. If accepted, you will see your schedule before confirming your attendance. Proficiency in English is required for this opportunity, as classes and cohort meetings will be conducted in English. All will be encouraged to stay networked for at least 24 months after completion of the course.

Tuition: $600. A limited amount of tuition support (up to $550) is available. This certificate program strives to draw on the benefits of a diverse group of people coming together to explore Climate Justice issues who offer a spectrum of perspectives and life experiences. Questions about your identity are asked in order to ensure we offer all participants the opportunity to learn from a wide-variety of people. We appreciate any/all information you feel comfortable sharing.

*Be sure not to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to autocomplete your responses. We want to hear YOUR voice, not someone else's.* For more information visit

https://centerforclimatejusticeandfaith.org/programs/certificate-in-climate-justice-and-faith/

Personal Information

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Timezone

Phone Number

WhatsApp (if applicable)

How did you hear about the Certificate for Climate Justice & Faith?

If other, how did you hear about the certificate

How do you identify ethnically and/or racially?

Gender

Birthdate

Additional Questions

What faith-based community(ies) are you currently in relationship with (if any*)?

If you are Lutheran, are you a member of a Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Member Church?
Not sure? See full list here: https://www.lutheranworld.org/content/member-churches

Yes

No

Current Field of Work, retired field of work, or student status (if any):

Please list any personal, professional, or volunteer experience relevant to the issues raised in this course.

Have you taken an online course before?

Yes

No

Please check to confirm that you will seek help to learn how to engage with the online learning technologies:

I agree

How do you experience and/or witness climate change where you live?

What excites you most about the program description?

What are the specific communities, populations, and/or organizations you hope to serve and grow with in the work of Climate Justice?

How can you imagine engaging others in your community to apply the information you gain from this program? What current roles do you serve or existing relationships do you have where you may integrate new resources and ideas about climate justice?

What techniques and methods will you use to find the 2-4 hours/week to devote to this program? Does this work integrate well with your profession or current volunteer or academic commitments? If you launch a project in partnership with a faith-based program/community, will you be able to continue efforts in the future?

May we use some of your comments for future outreach for our programs?

Yes, please use my comments and attribute to me

Yes, you may share my comments, but I want to remain anonymous

No, please do not share my comments

Do you want more information about tuition support? Any request for support will have no impact on your application review.

Yes

No

Please supply the email address(es) below of anyone else you think should be sent an application for this program:

Oftentimes, taking this course with others in your local community can ensure sustainability of your long-term engagement with the work and offer spiritual support for your souls!