Applications open: Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith

Becoming a faith-rooted advocate for climate justice

(LWI) — The Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (USA) — in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) — is accepting applications for its Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith program. This joint initiative empowers lay leaders and clergy to become effective advocates for climate justice.

“We especially encourage applicants from the populations that are most affected by climate change,” says Elena Cedillo, LWF’s Program Executive for Climate Justice. “Anyone interested in learning about and acting on faith-based climate justice within their own context – and exploring the spiritual grounding for that work – will benefit from this opportunity.”

A program for global change-makers

Designed for individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions, the program equips participants with the tools to respond to the climate crisis in ways that also confront racial, gender, and economic injustices. Through a combination of theological reflection, practical skill-building, and community engagement, students will:

• Deepen their faith and spiritual grounding
• Develop practical advocacy and leadership skills
• Expand their understanding of climate justice
• Build a global network of like-minded changemakers

A voice from the field

One graduate, Rev. Shede Habila of The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, describes the program as deeply transformative: “Action on climate change is sacred action because God calls us to care for creation,” he says.