Talks

A conversation on agro-ecology at the Laudato Si' Research Institute

July 22, 2024

An important conversation needs to be had about agro-ecology

This event will comprise a moderated dialogue on the subject of agriculture and land use, from the perspective of Catholic theology and integral ecology. The dialogue will be hosted by Dr Austen Ivereigh. Fellow in Contemporary Church History, Campion Hall, University of Oxford; also Catholic journalist, author and biographer of Pope Francis.

Speakers:

  • Professor Norman Wirzba. Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology; Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics; Director of Research for the Office of Climate and Sustainability, Duke University.
  • Dr Jenny Howell. Director of the Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice Program, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University.
  • Dr Matthew Whelan. Assistant Professor of Moral Theology and Social Ethics, Baylor University.

The dialogue will be broadcast live from Campion Hall, University of Oxford, with a small in-person audience.

You are invited to register for free to watch the online livestream: here.

We are grateful to Baylor University, Texas, for their support for this event.

Photo by Federico Respini on Unsplash

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