Dr. Stephen Scharper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephen Scharper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the School of the Environment, University of Toronto, where he explores the intersections of environmental ethics, worldviews, and ecological philosophy. His research focuses on the Environmental Humanities, engaging with concepts like liberation theology and religions’ contributions to environmentalism. Scharper holds a PhD in Religious Studies from McGill University and has published extensively on topics related to environmental ethics and worldviews. He has also played a significant administrative role as the Director of the Trinity Sustainability Initiative, promoting sustainability initiatives within the university and the broader community. Scharper’s academic work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on theology, anthropology, and environmental studies to address contemporary ecological challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology