DECENTERING THE HUMAN:
Rethinking Ecotheology in the Abrahamic Traditions

Mercredi 8 Juillet | 9h30-15h30
Uni Bastions Aile Jura, salle AJ1

In the biblical traditions of Judaism and Christianity, the human mandate to “rule” over the earth has often been interpreted as legitimizing human superiority over animals and the natural world. In Islamic thought, concepts such as ḫalīfa and taskhīr likewise position humans as bearers of a distinctive authority, often reinforcing hierarchical understandings of human–nonhuman relations. Across all three

Abrahamic traditions, such interpretations have frequently contributed to
anthropocentric understandings of the human place within creation.
At the same time, these traditions contain alternative readings that have remained marginal or underexplored—readings that challenge anthropocentric assumptions and open toward more relational, non-hierarchical ways of understanding life.

This workshop brings together Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives to recover and critically engage such neglected interpretive strands. It asks whether—and how— ecotheology might move from human-centered frameworks toward forms of thought grounded in relationality, interdependence, and what may be called an animacy- centered perspective.

PROGRAM

This event is open to the public.
While spontaneous participation is possible, advance registration will assist
with planning. 

REGISTRATION

For hybrid participation, registration is compulsory.

Registration is kindly requested via email at Saeideh.Mirsadri(at)unige.ch or Christian.Schlenker(at)unige.ch

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