The intersection of Catholic moral theology and ecology
Updated: Jun 20, 2025
The following podcast, hosted by Dr. Jason King, Beirne Chair and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX, features an interview with Dr. Nancy Rourke, author of Ecological Moral Character: A Catholic Model.
In this episode, Dr. Rourke discusses the intersection of theology, the environment, and the future of Catholic higher education. Their conversation encompasses Dr. Rourke’s personal and teaching experiences, particularly through the insights of students, which have pre-shaped her moral and environmental perspectives. She shares her experience in pursuing environmental ethics and how Catholic moral theology looks at ecological ethics. She offers insights from her experiences related to Catholic social teaching, nursing education, and waste management in classrooms and dorms.