Pastoral Care in the Anthropocene Age

Facing a Dire Future Now

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Pastoral Care in the Anthropocene Age

Facing a Dire Future Now

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This book considers the challenges and opportunities of the Anthropocene Age from the perspective of pastoral theology/care. The fundamental question and concern with regard to the Anthropocene Age for human beings and other species is, how are we to dwell together on this one earth. Care, LaMothe argues, is the central concept in answering this question. Effective care requires pastoral theologians to make use of multiple interpretive frameworks (e.g., theology, philosophy, human sciences, etc.) in the analytic pursuit of understanding and responding effectively to the realities of climate change. At the same time, it is also important for pastoral theologians to examine critically the theologies and philosophies that give rise to and impede pastoral interventions and, in the case of the Anthropocene Age, to be clear about how theologies and philosophies have contributed to ideologies that undergird both exploitation of the earth and other-than-human beings, while also contributing to climate change and obstructing climate action. These are necessary steps in developing pastoral responses aimed at caring for persons, communities, and other-than-human beings in need of a viable dwelling.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter One: The Anthropocene Age: Its Sources, Attributes, and Challenges
Chapter Two: The Problems of Scripture: Developing a Theology of Care for the Anthropocene Age
Chapter Three: A Pastoral Theology of Dwelling
Chapter Four: Radical Care in a Climate Emergency
Chapter Five: Facilitating Radical Communities of Inclusive Dwelling
Chapter Six: Contexts of Care in the Anthropocene Age
References
Index
About the Author

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Published 21 Nov 2022
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 226
ISBN 9781793641472
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 2 b/w photos;
Dimensions 238 x 157 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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