Applications Open for Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith
The Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is accepting applications to their Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith program. This certificate offers a cohort-based, online, project-oriented curriculum which empowers participants to cultivate moral, spiritual, and practical power for leadership in the work of climate justice in communities of faith and in collaboration with others. Topics covered include theology, ethics, and spirituality related to climate justice; climate change knowledge; and social change practices that connect ecological well-being with racial, economic, and gender justice. Participants meet in small cohorts twice a month via Zoom to discuss readings, encourage one another, and build community. During the second semester students implement Sacred Action Projects that further climate justice in their community.
Anyone who is interested in learning about and acting on faith-based initiatives to engage in climate justice work within their context — and who wants to explore spiritual grounding for that work — will benefit from this accessible opportunity. This non-degree program is 100% online via Zoom and interactive digital learning platforms. We especially encourage applicants from populations most affected by climate change and from member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). A limited amount of tuition support is available.
This two-semester program will begin August 2025 and end May 2026 (with a break for Christmas in December). A 100% online curriculum allows students from around the world to build relationships through bi-monthly small group meetings on Zoom. Since launching in 2021, this program has equipped 144 leaders from 32 countries to be a more effective advocate for climate justice.
The full cost of the program is $600. Scholarships of up to $550 are available based on need, please do not let finances prevent you from applying.
Applications are due June 15, 2025 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/CJFCertApp
More information about the Certificate can be found here: https://centerforclimatejusticeandfaith.org/programs/certificate-in-climate-justice-and-faith/