The Case for a Spiritual Environmentalism

This is the thesis paper I created for receipt of a Masters of Environmental Studies - out of Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont.  

The first focus of the paper is on research evidence that shows how nature heals physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  Then I discuss literary, philosophical and popular support for the concept of valuing nature based upon its spiritual and aesthetic qualities.  Finally, there's a brief review of what some traditional religious institutions have to say about spirit and nature.  

The Case for a Spiritual Environmentalism

This is the thesis paper I created for receipt of a Masters of Environmental Studies - out of Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont.  

The first focus of the paper is on research evidence that shows how nature heals physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  Then I discuss literary, philosophical and popular support for the concept of valuing nature based upon its spiritual and aesthetic qualities.  Finally, there's a brief review of what some traditional religious institutions have to say about spirit and nature.