Willis Jenkins is a scholar whose work explores the intersections of environmental and cultural change, with a particular focus on ethical and religious dimensions. His research engages multidisciplinary approaches, often incorporating local knowledge to address pressing ecological challenges. Jenkins has directed significant collaborative projects, including a major initiative examining coastal change in Virginia.
His writing and research emphasize the ethical frameworks that shape human responses to environmental transformation, particularly within religious and cultural contexts. Jenkins' work bridges academic disciplines, fostering dialogue between environmental studies, ethics, and community-based knowledge systems. Through his leadership in large-scale research collaborations, he contributes to broader discussions on sustainability and adaptation in the face of ecological uncertainty.
Non-Fiction Books
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Ecologies of Grace
2008
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Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability (With: Whitney Bauman)
2009
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Bonhoeffer and King (With: Jennifer M. McBride)
2010
4
The Future of Ethics
2013
5
Religion and Sustainability
2013
Willis Jenkins Anthologies
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God's Earth is Sacred: Essays on Eco-Justice
2011
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Ecosystem Services for Sustainability
2013
3
Theological and Ethical Perspectives on Climate Engineering
2016
4
Understanding Climate Change through Religious Lifeworlds