Courses

BIOL 207 Roots of Environmental Crisis

What are the roots of the current climate crisis? Can religious, economic, cultural, political, and/or biological worldviews help us understand the challenges? The course will introduce concepts in systems thinking, which emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to addressing climate change. The course will center on giving students opportunities to propose restorative responses to environmental case studies. A Natural World course in the Goshen Core. Offered every spring.

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  • Environmental & Marine Science

    From Indiana wetlands to coral reefs in the Florida Keys, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to tackle today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

  • History

    At Goshen College, studying history isn’t about memorizing names and dates; it’s about uncovering the stories that define cultures, movements, and everyday people, and learning to interpret them with empathy and precision.

  • Sociology

    As a sociology major at Goshen College, you’ll investigate the forces that influence human behavior, identity, and inequality—and learn how to be a force for justice and social transformation.

  • Sustainability

    As a sustainability studies major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll explore what it means to live responsibly—caring for the Earth and its people now and for generations to come.

  • Sustainability Management

    This interdisciplinary program combines core business principles with environmental science and social systems, giving you the insight to understand global challenges and make ethical, impactful decisions.

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