Each Institute for Humane Education M.Ed./M.A. student must complete a master’s thesis. The thesis represents not only the culmination of the student’s studies, but also a creative contribution to the field of humane education. The topic must be professionally and socially relevant, challenging, and appropriate for the student’s vision. In the project the student demonstrates the ability to integrate theory, research skills, academic course work, and professional experience and goals.
A healthy community is one that can provide all its members equal access to healthy, cruelty-free, sustainable food. This master’s thesis provides a model for an alternative soup kitchen that responds to food insecurity by encouraging and empowering all community members to create a healthier neighborhood where hunger no longer exists. This model is based on the research of organizations and people working to create sustainable communities. (The main project begins on page 31 of the pdf file.)