November 2022
University Heights, OH, USA
Invited Speaker

Making Land Work For Good

John Caroll University: the Institute of Catholic Studies, The Department of Biology, The Department of Theology and Religious Studies and The Breen Chair in Catholic Theology

Molly Burhans delivered a talk titled Making Land Work for Good at John Carroll University in November 2022. Hosted by the Institute of Catholic Studies, the Department of Biology, the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, and the Breen Chair in Catholic Theology, the talk explored the intersection of land use, conservation, and social justice. Burhans highlighted the potential for sustainable land management to promote ecological restoration, enhance biodiversity, and foster equitable solutions to environmental challenges. She also discussed the role of faith-based organizations and the Catholic Church in leveraging land for the common good, aligning with the university’s commitment to integrating faith, reason, and justice.