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Thomas Berry的世界观：地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry

The Flourishing of the Earth Community)

Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim

Thomas Berry(1914-2009)是一位研究世界宗教的历史学家，并且很早就对于唤醒对于环境危机的敏感性表达意见。他最知名的研究莫过于他的关于宇宙的“新的故事”，“新的故事”包括了进化科学和传统文化用来创造繁荣的未来。

这门课研究了Berry的一生并且联系到了宇宙之旅的项目之中。我们抽取了他的著作，文章还有以前的讲课录像，都是为了研究Berry的理念，包括了“新的故事”，“伟大的使命”，还有新兴的生态时代。这门课深入地研究了Berry对于宇宙的见解，

定位人类在动态无垠的宇宙中的位置和参与到我们时代的创造工作中。我们会着重研究Berry对于生态，经济，教育，灵魂，艺术时代更新和重塑。

课程的原理：

Thomas Berry是原生的创造性综合性思想家，特别关注于我们全球环境危机的本质。他对于生态危机的回应体现了他的智慧，这回应是在进化论的背景下，应该把人类和科学带到一起。另外，他解释道，我们对于世界宗教的参与的需求也是可以用来解决环境问题。

他从研究宇宙学和宗教传统，并结合两者开始实现。感知到故事作为功能宇宙学的重要性，他开始探索这些故事的广泛影响并且通过传统进行传播，用例子来说明的话，就是仪式，道德和生存之道。

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你将了解本门课是关于什么内容，由谁来教授，以及其他你可以探索这个主题的方法。最后，希望你能跟你的同学们打个招呼！

引言 - 文化历史学家Thomas Berry

Mary Evelyn 和 John谈论他们与Thomas Berry的第一次相遇

Thomas Berry有关世界文化和宗教的研究

Thomas Berry是一位地球文化的学者，他启发了人们懂得了宇宙的科学故事是最基础的启示，我们需要结合世界宗教和世界文化的背景来综合理解。

德日进的影响

了解德日进是如何启发Thomas Berry的。发现作为展示无所不在的“内在”的特殊的联系性。

“新故事”

本节主要内容是Thomas Berry将分异、主体性和共享作为提供给人文的新故事的总体指导。

宇宙学和生态学

Thomas Berry有关人类是地球生态的衍生品的理念：走向生态时代基础的治理原则

伟大的使命和Ecozoic时代

从生物学角度来看，现在发生在我们这个时代记录地球过程，也就是当自然选择不及文化选择。因此人类的决定对于地球发展的方向有着非常重要的作用。Thomas Berry总结道，我们时代最重要的任务是：通过故事的手段和分享理想的经历，重新创造地球生态中的人类物种。

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适合希望应对全球环境危机的人们。

介绍了Thomas Berry关于“新故事”、“伟大使命”和“新兴生态时代”的理念。

由研究世界宗教和文化历史的知名学者Mary Evelyn Tucker和John Grim教授。

深入研究Thomas Berry对宇宙的见解，探索人类在宇宙中的位置和在创造性工作中的参与。

强调了生态、经济、教育、灵魂、艺术时代更新和重塑的重要性。

本课程基于Thomas Berry的著作、文章和讲课录音。

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探索自己的宇宙故事

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为理解Berry的新故事奠定基础；它将帮助你了解你自己的宇宙故事和你与地球的关系。

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思考你自己的生命故事和经历塑造了你的世界观
反思你的宇宙故事与宇宙演化之间的联系
写一个简短的论文，概述你的宇宙故事及其对你的信仰、价值观和生活的意义的影响

创建一份总结性信息图表

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加深你对托马斯·贝里思想的理解并与他人分享你的学习。

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回顾课程材料，选择你认为最重要的思想
创建一张信息图表，总结这些思想及其相互关系
与同学或导师分享你的信息图表

主持一次研讨会，讨论贝里思想的影响

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通过领导讨论，展示你对贝里思想的理解并加深你对该主题的掌握。

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选择一个你感兴趣的贝里思想主题
准备一个简短的介绍，概述主题并提出讨论问题
主持研讨会，促进讨论并回答问题

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创建一份资源清单，以进一步探索贝里的思想

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整理有用资源，帮助你继续学习和深入了解贝里的思想。

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查找有关贝里和他的思想的书籍、文章、纪录片和网站
创建一份包含这些资源的清单，并将其组织成不同的类别

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Learners who complete Thomas Berry的世界观：地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager is a role designed for individuals seeking an impact with implementing more sustainable practices. Through the study of the natural world and the human impact on it, a Sustainability Manager can evaluate a company's energy consumption, footprints, and other contributing factors to provide actionable insights. Graduates can use the course's deep dive into Berry's "new story" to guide strategic decision-making.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists guide organizations and governments in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. This course can provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue this role. The course covers topics such as environmental ethics, environmental science, and ecology.

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Professor

A Professor is a great fit for someone who has a passion for teaching and research in higher education. The study of Thomas Berry's worldview can serve as a strong foundation for a career in teaching, especially in environmental science. This course can assist in your journey toward becoming a Professor preparing to teach new generations of students.

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Conservationist

A Conservationist is a great fit for someone looking to work hands-on with the environment. This course covers the study of the natural world and the human impact on it, giving you foundational knowledge in practicing conservation. Graduates can take advantage of the course's discussion of Berry's "new story" to serve as a means to educate the public about conservation.

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Environmental Lawyer

An Environmental Lawyer provides legal counsel on environmental issues. This course can serve as a helpful introduction to environmental law, as it covers topics such as environmental ethics, environmental science, and ecology. Graduates can use Berry's teachings on the "great mission" to find purpose in their work.

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Environmental Consultant

Environmental Consultants give guidance on environmental issues to organizations and governments. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental ethics, environmental science, and ecology.

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Environmental Educator

Environmental Educators are experts in developing and delivering educational programs on environmental issues. This course can be useful in building a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental ethics, environmental science, and ecology.

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Environmental Journalist

Environmental Journalists report on environmental issues to inform the public. This course may help build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental ethics, environmental science, and ecology.

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Environmental Activist

Environmental Activists work to raise awareness and advocate for environmental issues. This course may be useful for those seeking a foundational understanding of environmental issues to help drive their activism.

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Environmental Policy Analyst

Environmental Policy Analysts provide research and analysis on environmental policy issues. This course may be useful for those seeking a foundation in environmental policy to help inform analysis.

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Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers design and implement solutions to environmental problems. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental science and ecology.

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Ecologist

Ecologists study the interactions between organisms and their environment. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as ecology and environmental science.

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Environmental Economist

Environmental Economists analyze the economic impact of environmental policies and regulations. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental science and ecology.

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Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologists study the behavior, ecology, and conservation of wildlife. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as ecology and environmental science.

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Environmental Planner

Environmental Planners create plans and policies to protect the environment. This course may help you build a foundation for this role, as it covers topics such as environmental science and ecology.

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