Forum on Religion and Ecology: Spotlights

4.11 Music, Faith, and Ecological Crisis, with Mark Porter

January 15, 2024 Sam Mickey Season 4 Episode 11
Forum on Religion and Ecology: Spotlights
4.11 Music, Faith, and Ecological Crisis, with Mark Porter
Show Notes

This episode features Mark Porter, PhD, research associate at the University of Erfurt, in Germany. With a background in ethnomusicology, his current work focuses on Christian musical innovation and changing ecological relationships, based at his university’s department for theology and religious studies. We discuss his work at the intersection of music, religion and ecology, particularly in light of his forthcoming book, For the Warming of the Earth: Music, Faith, and Ecological Crisis (due out in June 2024 with SCM Press). Some of the topics covered include climate albums, music and acts of protest, song festivals, ecological Requiems, and the future of ecomusicology. You can learn more about his work on his website: https://markporter.co.uk