Animals farmed for food and resources are among the most exploited, abused, and suffering beings on the planet. There have long been groups of humans trying to rescue them and advocate for their rights, possibly for as long as they have been enslaved and commodified—around 10-12,000 years. For the last 40 years or so, this movement includes organizations called a “Farm Sanctuary”—a place where farmed animals who have been neglected, surrendered, found, or liberated are cared for and supported in living out their natural lives. This course will look at the history, philosophy, ethics, practices, and cultural/ecological implications of farm animal sanctuaries as an approach to ahimsa. Leave with a deeper and broader kinship to the community with whom we share the planet. Course Details6 hours of recorded video contentWeekly readings for self-study4 scheduled, 60-minute Live Q&A sessions with Professor Jonina Turzi on January 31, February 7, 14, and 21 from 9-10 a.m. PSTCourse Materials will be available beginning Monday, January 27, 2025