Leif Castren on Sacred Curiosity, Religious Literacy, and the Science–Faith Frontier

Описание: Leif Castren on Sacred Curiosity, Religious Literacy, and the Science–Faith Frontier | Reflections on Religion & Ecology

“The most powerful form of curiosity is the kind that holds space for both wonder and humility.”

In this episode of Reflections on Religion and Ecology: Yale Alumni Speak from the Field, Leif Castren joins host Tali Anisfeld for a layered, thoughtful conversation on faith, science, and the lifelong journey of integration. A graduate of Yale Divinity School and the Yale School of the Environment, Leif now serves as a Program Associate at the Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

From Buddhist practice and bioethics to volcanic ecosystems and religious literacy, Leif reflects on the creative tension between mystery and evidence—and how theological education can prepare spiritual leaders to face complexity without fear.

🎙 In this episode, we explore:
– How childhood experiences shaped his environmental ethic
– What Plum Village Buddhism taught him about stillness and adolescence
– How the Science for Seminaries program is bridging disciplines
– Why religious literacy matters more than ever in ethical and scientific discourse

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