Pacific Lutheran to offer a new Climate Justice and Faith certificate program
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, Calif., is kicking off a new two-semester online program that will allow participants to earn a certificate related to climate and faith.
The Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith is designed for lay leaders and rostered leaders from around the world who seek to advocate for climate justice. Organizers say that students will not only grow their faith, but also practice skills, gain knowledge, and build community to allow them to address the climate crisis in ways that also address racial, gender, and economic injustices.
Applications are due June 10, 2026 and the form can be found here: https://bit.ly/ApplyCCJF
The program will begin in September 2026 and end in May 2027. Small group meetings will be held twice a month on Zoom. The full cost is $600, with scholarships of up to $550 available if needed, officials said.
Susan Barreto
Susan is an author with a long-time interest in religion and science. She currently edits Covalence, the Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology’s online magazine. She has written articles in The Lutheran and the Zygon Center for Religion and Science newsletter. Susan is a board member for the Center for Advanced Study of Religion and Science, the supporting organization for the Zygon Center and the Zygon Journal. She also co-wrote Our Bodies Are Selves with Dr. Philip Hefner and Dr. Ann Pederson.