Beyond Belief

This interdisciplinary book explores the science and spirituality nexus in the Pacific Islands Region and as such makes a critical contribution to sustainable climate change adaptation in Oceania. In addition to presenting case studies, literary analyses, field projects, and empirical research, the book describes faith-engaged approaches through the prism of: • Context: past, present, and future prospects• Theory: concepts, narratives, and theoretical frameworks• Practice: empirical research and praxis-informed case examples• Doctrine: scriptural contributions and perspectives• Engagement: enlisting religious stakeholders and constituencies Comprising peer-reviewed works by scholars, professionals, and practitioners from across Oceania, the book closes a critical gap in the literature and represents a groundbreaking contribution to holistic climate change adaptation in the Pacific Islands Region that is scientifically sound, spiritually attuned, locally meaningful, and contextually compelling.

Explores opportunities for faith-engaged approaches to climate change adaptation in Oceania that are science-informed locally meaningful and contextually compelling Examines how positionality affects insideroutsider adaptation discourse and discusses limitations opportunities and future prospects Creates consilience by integrating interdisciplinary contributions from the sciences and humanities, including case studies, literary analyses, field projects, and empirical research Investigates influences of tradition, local precedent, spirituality, indigeneity, and connectedness to nature on decision-making in the Pacific Islands Region

Inhalt

Looking back to the future: the clash of religion and secularism.- The roots of spirituality and religion in the Pacific islands region.- Religion as culture, religion for wellbeing.- Weaving worldviews: science and spirituality together.- Belief and action: a way forward.- Faith for survival.