Journey Conversations: Understanding Universe and Earth
Explore the universe's evolution and humanity's role in Earth's future through interdisciplinary perspectives on science and sustainability.
Explore the universe's evolution and humanity's role in Earth's future through interdisciplinary perspectives on science and sustainability.
This Yale course weaves together evolutionary sciences with humanities to create a comprehensive understanding of our universe's journey. Through 20 expert interviews, students explore both the scientific evolution of the universe and Earth, and practical applications for environmental sustainability. The course combines theoretical knowledge with actionable insights, examining everything from cosmic origins to modern environmental challenges. It uniquely bridges scientific understanding with cultural and philosophical perspectives on humanity's role in Earth's future.
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What you'll learn
Understand the universe's evolutionary development and Earth's place in it
Explore connections between scientific knowledge and environmental action
Learn about planetary systems and ecological processes
Understand human impact on Earth's systems
Develop perspectives on sustainable futures
Examine indigenous knowledge and modern environmental solutions
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519 Minutes PreRecorded video
28 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This innovative course explores the grand narrative of cosmic and planetary evolution, integrating scientific discoveries with humanitarian perspectives. Through expert interviews and interdisciplinary content, students examine topics ranging from the universe's origins to modern environmental challenges. The curriculum bridges scientific understanding with practical environmental action, covering planetary formation, life's emergence, human impact, and sustainable futures. Special emphasis is placed on connecting scientific knowledge with practical solutions for environmental challenges.
Welcome to Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action!
Module 1 · 59 Minutes to complete
Introduction – Journey of the Universe Conversations
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Beginning of the Universe: Galaxies, Stars, and the Solar System
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Emergence of Life, Learning, and Humans
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Becoming a Planetary Presence: Communities, Cities, and Economics
Module 5 · 7 Hours to complete
Embodied Knowing: Food, Energy, and Health
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
Emerging Earth Community: Teaching and the Creative Arts
Module 7 · 6 Hours to complete
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Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar
John Grim is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University, with appointments in the School of the Environment, Divinity School, and Department of Religious Studies. He co-directs the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology with his wife, Mary Evelyn Tucker. Together, they directed a major project on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard and co-authored several influential works, including *Ecology and Religion* (2014) and *Thomas Berry: A Biography* (2019). Grim teaches courses on Native American and Indigenous religions, world religions, and ecology, and co-produced the Emmy-winning film *Journey of the Universe*.
Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Scholar
Mary Evelyn Tucker is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University, affiliated with the School of the Environment, the Divinity School, and the Department of Religious Studies. She teaches in the Master's program in religion and ecology and co-directs the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology with her husband, John Grim. Tucker holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University in Asian Religions, particularly Japanese Confucianism, and has been a Research Associate at Harvard's Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies since 1997.Her work focuses on the intersection of religion and environmental issues, leading her to organize a series of ten conferences on World Religions and Ecology at Harvard from 1995 to 1998. Tucker has co-edited several influential volumes on ecological perspectives within major world religions and has authored numerous articles on social and environmental determinants of health. She is also known for her multimedia project "Journey of the Universe," which includes an Emmy award-winning film and educational resources aimed at fostering ecological awareness
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