European Christian Ecotheology Research Network (ECErN)
Welcome to the European Christian Ecotheology Research Network, dedicated to fostering academic research and collaboration in the study of ecotheology within the context of Christian belief and practice.
Our network connects scholars, theologians, and researchers from diverse academic institutions across Europe, providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, resources, and insights. With a focus on interdisciplinary inquiry, we aim to advance the understanding of the relationship between Christian theology and environmental sustainability, promoting critical dialogue and innovative scholarship in this vital field of study.
This network comprises consists academics and researchers and is affiliated with the European Christian Environment Network (ECEN.org).
Who are we?
The network was initiated by researchers and academics aiming to enhance competence in environmental and sustainability issues within European churches. It is open to all academics working with Christian eco-theology or related fields. The network shares research, collaborates on publications, develops joint projects, arranges seminars and workshops. Membership in the network is free of charge and non-binding. If you would like to be affiliated with ECErN, please send an email to: tstomren@gmail.com
Our activities
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We explored the intersection of ecological and theological studies at the upcoming conference titled "Ecotheology as an Academic Subject." This hybrid event, took place both online and in Stavanger, Norway, provided a platform for scholars and enthusiasts to engage in meaningful discussions about the role of ecotheology in contemporary academia and society. 75 Researchers from 27 countries participated. The presentation was recorded on video and the abstract and the videos is available to the network's members.
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The board
-Chair:Rev. Dr. Tom Sverre Bredal-Tomren , Professor, VID Specialized University, Norway, Deputy Chair
-Dr. Nadja Furlan Štante, Senior Research Fellow and an Professor of Religious Studies at Science and Research Institute Koper. Slovenia
-Secretary:Rev. Aksel Johan Lund (VID), PhD-student VID Specialized University, Norway.
-Dr. Nikolaos Asproulis, deputy director of the Volos Academy for Theological Studies and lecturer of Orthodox theology at the Hellenic Open University.Rev. -Dr. Tamás Kodácsy, Senior Research Fellow at Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem and Sárospataki Református Teológiai Akadémia, Hungary
-Dr. Elisabeth Naurath, Professor, University of Augsburg, Germany
-Rev. Dr. Peter Pavlovic, former leader of ECEN, independent researcher
-Dr. Louk Andrianos, WCC consultant, University of Crete,
-Antonis Kalogerakis, Head of the Institute of Theology and Ecology - Department of the Orthodox Academy of Crete, EU Climate Pact Ambassador.
- Dr. Fr. Abate Gobena,Sankt Ignatios College, Stockholm, Sweden.
-Dr. Nadja Furlan Štante, Senior Research Fellow and an Professor of Religious Studies at Science and Research Institute Koper. Slovenia
-Secretary:Rev. Aksel Johan Lund (VID), PhD-student VID Specialized University, Norway.
-Dr. Nikolaos Asproulis, deputy director of the Volos Academy for Theological Studies and lecturer of Orthodox theology at the Hellenic Open University.Rev. -Dr. Tamás Kodácsy, Senior Research Fellow at Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem and Sárospataki Református Teológiai Akadémia, Hungary
-Dr. Elisabeth Naurath, Professor, University of Augsburg, Germany
-Rev. Dr. Peter Pavlovic, former leader of ECEN, independent researcher
-Dr. Louk Andrianos, WCC consultant, University of Crete,
-Antonis Kalogerakis, Head of the Institute of Theology and Ecology - Department of the Orthodox Academy of Crete, EU Climate Pact Ambassador.
- Dr. Fr. Abate Gobena,Sankt Ignatios College, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Misjonsmarka 12, Stavanger, Norge
- +47-90049696
- tstomren@gmail.com
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