THEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: RELIGIOUS RESPONSES TO ECOLOGICAL CRISES

Abstract

This article explores the intersection between theology and environmental ethics, focusing on how major world religions frame ecological responsibility. As environmental crises escalate globally—ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss—religious narratives increasingly shape public engagement and policy responses. Drawing from Islamic, Christian, Hindu, and Indigenous spiritual traditions, this study examines theological foundations for stewardship, sacred ecology, and eco-justice. Through comparative textual analysis and contemporary case studies, the paper argues that faith-based ecological stewardship offers both a moral imperative and a socio-cultural strategy to combat environmental degradation. The study underscores the potential of religious institutions and beliefs in fostering a sustainable planetary ethic.