Religion and Ecology . ENV S 193RE
Course explores Western religious and philosophical roots of human separation from, and assumed superiority to, nature and non-human beings that underlie contemporary extractivism (drilling, mining, deforestation, industrial fisheries, etc.). Via selected texts from the ancient world through the “Scientific Revolution” we locate patterns of belief that, for many, persist into the present. We then explore the time of the “Great Dying” in the Americas following European conquest, turning to alternate religious orientations to the natural world. Our particular focus will be on Indigenous worldviews and practices that enmesh human beings within a “covenant of reciprocity” with ancestors, with other living beings, and with the land.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
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Lots of reading but overall really nice professor and not a super tough grader
Do not take her class! It is the worst class, despite the amazing and magnificent students. The professor goes on unpredictable tangents and it is the most boring class. If you wanna sleep for an hour and 15 minutes. Sign up so you can get your power nap in and or nap time! Other than sleeping in her class, do not take her class overall! Very bad!!
Professor Wiseman is the worst professor I have ever had as a UCSB student. As a straight-A student, who is a amazingchampion, I have never had a class like this. She goes off on rants and tangents while revealing her unpredictable and boring biases. Her class is so boring and I would rather not attend. She is an example of a really bad professor!!
Most boring class ever and I have ever taken as a straight-A student. Professor rants about stuff and goes on tangents. Very boring and lots of papers. She made us change up our entire paper when it is the class before the same night it is due. Boring topics and very hard to understand what is going on. Never take her class! You will fail miserably
A lot of the reviews are just unfair or she's changed. There isn't a ton of reading. She put our desks in a circle and said, "I'd love for this to be a discussion and not just me jammering on up here." It's not her fault if no one's participating. She also polled the class to see when we wanted the midterm due, as not to stress us during midterms.
Don't take her if you're not an RG/Phil major. I've had her for two quarters. She's a fine professor. If you attend lecture and write good notes, you'll get a good grasp of the midterm/final. Beware: grades are dependant on the TA, not the Prof. With 80c, material is broad/popular and can be YouTubed as supplement. With 80b, material is more niche.
Brandon Kaysen
4.6
Peter Alagona
4.5