Students prepared for this assignment by reading the week’s reading assignment about the Chinese philosopher Xunzi in the class textbook. This lesson is inspired by Oprah Winfrey's Lifeclass TV show.
A three day simulation of the Parliament of World Religions teaches students about the role of faith groups in addressing climate change.
Goals:
to provide an opportunity to study religious teachings related to nature and the environment
to investigate ways these teachings might contribute to practical policies and actions by persons and communities of faith in the face of destructive climate change
to intensify the learning experience by simulating the work of delegates to a real world...
