Revisiting Jurgen Moltmann’s God in Creation: Recognising God’s Presence in the Created World

Journal of Climate Justice
An International Peer-Reviewed Journal in Environmental Science
Volume 1, Issue 1, 2026
Pages: 79–98
Online ISSN: 3139-8529

Vishwanth Jeyaraj V.
Research Scholar, Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute (GLTC & RI), Chennai, India.
Email: stephenjeyaraj66@yahoo.com

Received: 15th April 2026
Revised: 22nd May 2026
Published: July 2026

Key words

Jurgen Moltmann; Creation Theology; Ecological Theology; Panentheism; Holy Spirit; Environmental Ethics

Abstract

This article revisits the relevance of Jurgen Moltmann’s God in Creation for modern ecological theology. It examines Moltmann’s view of creation as a dynamic community, supported by God’s indwelling presence, in light of ecological catastrophes such as climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss. It scrutinizes Moltmann’s trinitarian and ecological viewpoints through theological and hermeneutical analysis. It focuses on concepts such as divine immanence, panentheism, pneumatology, and the community of creation. The article also assesses Moltmann’s ecological reconstruction of humanity’s place in creation and his criticism of domination-centered anthropocentrism. According to the study, acknowledging God’s presence in creation promotes moral accountability, ecological fairness, and long-term connections with the natural world. The article concludes that Moltmann’s ecological doctrine provides important theological resources for Christian engagement with environmental concerns. It offers a framework for integrating spirituality and ecological responsibility