Certificate in Ecological and Social Justice
Want to make a difference for our planet and its people?
JST-SCU's new Certificate in Ecological and Social Justice empowers you to become a leader in caring for our common home and walking with the marginalized.
Certificates are earned in conjunction with one of our degree programs.Talk to your advisor or admissions specialist today about adding the Certificate in Ecological and Social Justice to your degree program.
By the end of the Certificate program, students will have:
- A global theological foundation for ecological and social justice [coursework]
- Theological and ministerial formation tailored to areas of interest and vocational goals [coursework and workshops]
- Practical skills for engaging community partners and fostering professional development [workshops]
You can find more information in the Ecological and Social Justice Certificate Worksheet.
- Fall 2025, Primary: SPPR 2500 Contemplative Ecology (Ashley)
- Fall 2025, Secondary: CE2056 Fundamental Moral Theology (Marcelli-Chu); RAHS2604 Christian Iconography (Barush/Renz); CEST3903 Theologies of Liberation: Global Perspectives (Lushombo)
- Spring 2026, Primary: SPST2550 Spirituality of the Earth (McGann); OT3700 Wisdom, Wonder, Creation (Nati); CEST4425 Ecological Ethics: Theological Approaches (Marcelli-Chu)
Stay tuned to the Laudato Si' Committee for upcoming workshops and activities.!
For more information, or to sign-up, please contact Dr. Monica Marcelli-Chu, the director of the program, directly at: mmarcellichu@scu.edu