THE EARTHKEEPING
MINISTRIES CONGRESS
THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY
September 13-15, 1996
Summary Report
BOOKS, VIDEOS AND STUDY MATERIALS
A small sample of the hundreds of resources for theology and ecology produced annually in North America
SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY
The Universe Story: From The Primordial Flaring Forth To The Ecozoic Era — A Celebration Of The Unfolding Of The Cosmos, by Brian Swimme and Thomas Berry, Harper Collins, 1992 New York
Befriending The Earth: A Theology Of Reconciliation Between Humans And The Earth, by Thomas Berry, CP and Thomas Clarke, SJ, Twenty-Third Publications, 1991, Mystic CT
Ecology and Liberation; A New Paradigm, by Leonardo Boff, translated by John Cumming, Orbis Books, 1995, Maryknoll NY
Earthspirit: A Handbook for Nurturing an Ecological Christianity, by Michael Dowd, Twenty Third Publications, 1991, Mystic CT
God and Science: Must We Choose? An Eight Part Discussion Series For Adult Christian Education, by Center for Faith And Science Exchange (FASE); Boston Theological Institute, 1992, Newton Centre MA
The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose, by John F. Haught, Paulist Press, 1993, Mahwah NJ
To Care For The Earth: A Call To A New Theology, by Sean McDonagh, Bear & Co. 1987, Santa Fe NM
Cosmic Witness: Commentaries on Science/Technology Themes, by George L. Murphy, LaVonne Althouse and Russell Willis, CSS Publishing Co., 1996, Lima OH
Caring For Creation: An Ecumenical Approach to the Environmental Crisis, by Max Oelschlaeger, Yale University Press, 1994, New Haven CT
ECOFEMINISM
Jesus The Wisdom of God; An Ecological Theology, by Denis Edwards, Orbis Books, 1995, Maryknoll NY.
Green Paradise Lost, by Elizabeth Dodson Gray, Roundtable Press, 1981, Wellesley MA
Patriarchy as a Conceptual Trap, by Elizabeth Dodson Gray, Roundtable Press, 1996, Wellesley MA
New Creation: Christian Feminism And The Renewal Of The Earth, by Catharina J. M. Halkes,Westminster-John Knox Press, 1991, Louisville KY
The Body of God: An Ecological Theology, by Sallie McFague, Fortress Press, 1993, Minneapolis MN.
From Apocalypse To Genesis; Ecology, Feminism and Christianity by Anne Primavesi, Fortress Press, 1991, Minneapolis MN
Created in Her Image: Models of the Feminine Divine, by Eleanor Rae and Bernice Marie-Daley, Crossroad, 1990, New York NY
Women, The Earth, The Divine, by Eleanor Rae, Orbis Books, 1994, Maryknoll NY
New Woman, New Earth, by Rosemary Radford Ruether, Seabury, 1975, New York
Staying Alive, Women, Ecology and Development, by Vandana Shive, Zed, 1988, London
Meditations With Hildegard Of Bingen, by Gabriele Uhlein, OSF; Bear & Co, 1983, Sante Fe, NM
ECOJUSTICE
The Environment And The Christian: What Does The New Testament Say About The Environment? Calvin B. DeWitt, ed. Baker Book House, 1991, Grand Rapids MI
Passion for the Earth: The Christian Vocation to Promote Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, by Sean McDonagh, Orbis Books, 1995, Maryknoll NY
Loving Nature: Ecological Integrity And Christian Responsibility, by James A. Nash, Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy, Washington, DC, 1991, Abingdon Press
We Are Home: A Spirituality Of The Environment, by Shannon Jung, Paulist Press, 1993, Mahwah NJ
God Is Green: Ecology For Christians, by Ian Bradley, Doubleday, 1990, New York NY
To Heal The Earth: A Theology of Ecology, by Frederick Quinn, Upper Room Books, 1994, Nashville TN
How To Rescue The Earth Without Worshiping Nature: a Christian's Call to Save Creation, by Tony Campolo, Nelson, 1992, Nashville TN
Replenish The Earth, by Lewis G. Regenstein, Crossroad Publishing, 1991, New York NY
Ecotheology: Insights from South and North, edited by David Hallman, 1994, World Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Dr., New York NY 10115, (212) 870-3340; or WCC Distribution Center, Rt. 222 & Sharadin Rd., Kutztown PA 19530.
Walleye Warriors by Rick Whaley and Walt Bresette, New Society Publishers, 1994, Philadelphia PA
Confronting Environmental Racism: Voices from the Grassroots, by Robert D. Bullard, South End Press, 1993, Boston MA
Where We Live: A Citizen's Guide to Conducting an Environmental Inventory, by Donald F. Harker, Island Press, 1995, Washington DC
Laying Waste: The Poisoning of America by Toxic Chemicals, by Michael Brown, Pantheon Books, 1980, New York NY
ALTERNATIVE ECONOMICS
Beyond Poverty and Affluence; Toward an Economy of Care, by Bob Goudzwaard and Harry de Lange, Eerdmans, 1995, Grand Rapids MI
Taking Care of Business: Citizenship and the Charter of Incorporation, by Richard L. Grossman and Frank T. Adams, Charter,Ink, 1994, Cambridge MA
Corporate Power and the American Dream: Toward an Economic Agenda for Working People, by the Labor Institute, Apex Press, 1996, New York NY
Sustainability; Economics, Ecology and Justice, by John B. Cobb, Jr. Orbis Books, 1995, Maryknoll NY.
Covenant for a New Creation; Ethics, Religion and Public Policy, Carol S. Robb and Carl J. Casebolt, editors, Orbis Books, 1995, Maryknoll NY
The $30,000 Solution, by Robert Schutz, Fithian Press, 1996, Santa Barbara CA 1-800-662-8351.
Resources of the E.F. Schumacher Center 5,000-volume library on decentralism, human scale and alternative economics, 140 Jug End Rd., Great Barrington MA 01230, 413/528-1737
VIDEOS
A Catalogue of Video Resources on Ecology and Spirituality, by Lou Niznik, Earth Communications, 15726 Ashland Drive, Laurel MD 20707, 301/498-2553. Over 200 videotapes on ecology, religion and spirituality.
Keeping the Earth, by the Union of Concerned Scientists with the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, from Publications Dept., Union of Concerned Scientists, 2 Brattle Square, Cambridge MA 02238 (617/547-5552)
Canticle to the Cosmos, with Brian Swimme; 12 one-hour cssettes and study guide, CSU-Video, 1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma CA 94954; 800/273-3720
Greening of Faith: Why the Environment is a Christian Concern; Interviews with the Rev. Carla Berkedal, Two volumes: Theology /Spirituality and Ethics, Cathedral Films and Videos, PO Box 4029, Westlake Village CA 91359, 800/338-3456 .
Earth Literacy, audio cassette tapes by Miriam Therese MacGillis, O.P. and Thomas Berry, C.P. Write for complete catalogue to Global Perspectives, PO. Box 9925, Sonoma CA 95476 (1-800-221-8897).
Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh, by Video Project, 1-800-4-PLANET
Ecopsychology: Restoring the Earth, Healing the Self. 26 minutes. Theodore Roszak, Dr. Sarah Conn, and Carl Anthony, Foundation for Global Community, 222 High St., Palo Alto CA 94301; 415/328-7756.
An Introduction to Ecological Economics, with Gaylord Nelson, Herman Daly and John Cobb, Jr., 45 minute video from the 1991 conference "Forging a New Economics", by Griesinger Films, 7300 Old Mill Rd, Gates Mills OH 44040, (216) 423-160
Environmental Videos For Children and Adults: ecology and politics in Central America; ancient forests; eco-justice; business ethics; the Global Brain; world-wide pollution; solutions for 21st century, and stewardship. Available for rent. Write for titles to Resource Director, Mass. Conf. United Church of Christ, PO Box 2246, Framingham MA 01701-1998, (508) 875-5233.
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