Overview
In Earthkeeping and Character, Steven Bouma-Prediger invites readers to reframe their relationship with the natural world through the lens of Christian virtue ethics. Blending ecotheology with emerging scholarship in environmental virtues, he argues that character development is essential for sustainable stewardship.
By examining traits such as humility, gratitude, and reverence for creation, the book shows how rooted Christian convictions can foster practical care for the earth. It offers theological reflections alongside ethical insights to shape personal and communal habits.
Addressing urgent ecological challenges, Bouma-Prediger shows how a virtue-based ethic can guide sustainable choices in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental injustice.
Key Themes
- Integration of faith and environmental ethics
- Practical virtues for daily stewardship
- Theological foundations for ecological responsibility
- Pathways toward individual and communal flourishing
Ideal for pastors, students, and anyone seeking a thoughtful approach to environmental care, this volume encourages a deeper vision of earthkeeping grounded in Christian character and moral reflection.
