Spiritual and psychological approaches to ecological crisis: Fear, Care, and Hope 5 op, 2026-27
- Credits:
- 5 ECTS credits
- Location:
- Joensuu
- Continuous learning category:
- Theology and philosophy
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- -
The spiritual and intellectual roots of ecological thought. The spirituality of ecology. The psychological aspects of emerging ecological crisis: anxiety, hope and practical action. Animas as part of ecological research and the spirituality of animals. Planetary thought. Ecology as a part of theology and social criticism.
Continuous registration 6.8.2026-15.6.2027.
For more details on the course schedule, see the Peppi study guide.
You can register for this whole study module, or for any of its individual study units. Individual study units cost 20€. These prices hold for the academic year 2026–2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
The length of a study right is determined by the length of the study unit so that it covers all teaching and exams. If the study unit has continuous registration, the study right is from 6.8. to 30.7.
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.
If your employer pays your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary. Their contact details are below.
The spiritual and intellectual roots of ecological thought. The spirituality of ecology. The psychological aspects of emerging ecological crisis: anxiety, hope and practical action. Animas as part of ecological research and the spirituality of animals. Planetary thought. Ecology as a part of theology and social criticism.
Study methods: Online course in the eLearn e-learning environment. Lectures (8 h, online), completing the learning assignments.
Evaluation criteria: Learning assignments, 0–5.
Time: The online course is available for the whole academic year, including summer.
Offering data: International exchange students and degree students of the University of Eastern Finland and students accepted to Diak-UEF-Cross-Institutional Studies (20 places). The course is part of Kestävyysopintojen opetusyhteistyöverkosto – Teaching Cooperation Network of Sustainability Studies.
Language of tuition: English
Generic skills: Critical thinking, Ethics, Sustainability
Continuous registration 6.8.2026-15.6.2027.
For more details on the course schedule, see the Peppi study guide.
You can register for this whole study module, or for any of its individual study units. Individual study units cost 20€. These prices hold for the academic year 2026–2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
The length of a study right is determined by the length of the study unit so that it covers all teaching and exams. If the study unit has continuous registration, the study right is from 6.8. to 30.7.
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.
If your employer pays your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary. Their contact details are below.
Online lecture and exercise course in the fall semester.