Roger S. Gottlieb

Roger S. Gottlieb

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Internationally known as a champion of religious environmentalism.

9 reviews

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Internationally known as a champion of religious environmentalism, Roger S. Gottlieb has authored or edited 14 books on sustainability and spirituality, including A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet's Future and The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology.

Thomas Berry, one of the world's leading ecotheologians, described A Greener Faith as offering "superb insight" and as being a "most needed guide." Bob Edgar, head of the National Council of Churches, praised Gottlieb for painting a "bright picture of the faith community's capacity for caring for God's creation," and Carl Pope, former Executive Director of the Sierra Club, said Gottlieb had created a "seminal book examining the emerging debate on environmental ethics among the world's great faith traditions."

Among Gottlieb's additional titles are This Sacred Earth: Religion, Nature and Environment, Liberating Faith: Religious Voices for Justice, Peace, and Ecological Wisdom, Joining Hands: Politics and Religion Together for Social Change, and A Spirituality of Resistance: Finding a Peaceful Heart and Protecting the Earth. This Sacred Earth is recognized as the first comprehensive collection on the topic.

Gottlieb is professor of philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, E Magazine, and Orion Afield, and his work has been covered by such diverse publications as The American Prospect, Christianity Today, Discover, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Editor of six academic book series, on the editorial boards of several journals, and contributing editor to Tikkun Magazine, he appears in such leading academic publications as The Chronicle of Higher Education, Conservation Biology, Environmental Ethics, Ethics, and the Journal of Philosophy. He holds a PhD in philosophy from Brandeis.

Gottlieb speaks on spirituality, sustainability, and religion, environmental ethics, and the role of religious environmentalism in resolving the environmental crisis.

Internationally known as a champion of religious environmentalism, Roger S. Gottlieb has authored or edited 14 books on sustainability and spirituality, including A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet's Future and The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology.

Thomas Berry, one of the world's leading ecotheologians, described A Greener Faith as offering "superb insight" and as being a "most needed guide." Bob Edgar, head of the National Council of Churches, praised Gottlieb for painting a "bright picture of the faith community's capacity for caring for God's creation," and Carl Pope, former Executive Director of the Sierra Club, said Gottlieb had created a "seminal book examining the emerging debate on environmental ethics among the world's great faith traditions."

Among Gottlieb's additional titles are This Sacred Earth: Religion, Nature and Environment, Liberating Faith: Religious Voices for Justice, Peace, and Ecological Wisdom, Joining Hands: Politics and Religion Together for Social Change, and A Spirituality of Resistance: Finding a Peaceful Heart and Protecting the Earth. This Sacred Earth is recognized as the first comprehensive collection on the topic.

Gottlieb is professor of philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, E Magazine, and Orion Afield, and his work has been covered by such diverse publications as The American Prospect, Christianity Today, Discover, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Editor of six academic book series, on the editorial boards of several journals, and contributing editor to Tikkun Magazine, he appears in such leading academic publications as The Chronicle of Higher Education, Conservation Biology, Environmental Ethics, Ethics, and the Journal of Philosophy. He holds a PhD in philosophy from Brandeis.

Gottlieb speaks on spirituality, sustainability, and religion, environmental ethics, and the role of religious environmentalism in resolving the environmental crisis.

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Religious Witness for the Earth

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R.K.S., Leadership Council, Religious Witness for the Earth

One of the very best speakers I have ever heard talk about climate change. He is brilliant… His warm and friendly way of speaking engages and inspires a broad range of listeners. He speaks very compellingly about the dangers and realities of our current situation, but he also knows how to present the information with enough sense of hope and humor… He is a riveting speaker.

Harvard Divinity School

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D.L.M., Director of the Program in Religion and Secondary Education, Harvard Divinity School

Everyone felt so energized and inspired after his presentation… He was funny, moving, poignant, inspired and inspiring… He has a powerful way of connecting with even large audiences in intimate ways due to his clear passion, his sincerity and his keen ability to make people more aware of the challenges we face while inspiring agency rather than despair. I recommend him highly and without reservation.

Concord, MA

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R.M.L., Temple Keren Shalom, Concord, MA

He was spellbinding. He gave a presentation on Judaism and the Environment that was both erudite and easily accessible… He combines seriousness and humor… His terrific presentation and discussion inspired many to think about changes they might make in their lives.

University of Dayton

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D.C.F., Department of Philosophy, University of Dayton

I was riveted by his talk, which was dense with insight, provocative, and inspiring… Many commented that his talk challenged and entirely reconfigured their understanding of the relationship between religion and environmentalism… Roger provides remarkable theater, and the intensity of his presentation has the power to charge a large audience with transformative spiritual energy… (A) more dynamic speaker cannot be found.

Manhattan College

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S.C., Department of Philosophy, Manhattan College

He has a unique gift for connecting with his audience by seamlessly weaving together critical information with clear, concise, interpretative insights, and a healthy sense of humor… His vision and his ability to evoke passion among those in the auditorium was inspiring… And without avoiding the difficult truths we all face concerning the plight of our environment, Gottlieb taps into a vein of hope that we all need.

Wake Forest University Divinity School

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B.J.L.P., Dean and Professor of Church History, Wake Forest University Divinity School

He knows the planet and its human inhabitants well and addresses our most pressing questions with courage, humor, passion and prophetic insight… (O)ne of the most significant voices of our time on issues related our ecological future. He charms us even as he confronts us to understand the 'signs of the times' and act before it is too late. Bridging philosophy, ecology, spirituality and science, Gottlieb's is a voice that should be heard by as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.

Southwestern University Department of Religion and Philosophy

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L.H.O., Elisabeth Rooth Paden Chair in Religion, Southwestern University Department of Religion and Philosophy

Roger Gottlieb makes profound connections between environmental, spiritual, and ethical issues. His engaging, intelligent, clear articulation of these ideas captivates and motivates those lucky enough to hear him.

Andover Newton Theological School

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D.M.S.B., Professor of the History of Christianity, Andover Newton Theological School

Roger Gottlieb is one of those rare persons who speaks with the courageous power of a prophet, the soft compassion of a healer, the uncluttered convictions of an activist, and the penetrating analysis of an intellectual. A rare, winsome combination…

The Peace Abbey

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L.M.R., Director, The Peace Abbey

We've had the privilege of hosting events with Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, Rosa Parks and Patch Adams, to name but a few… While this prolific author and inspirational speaker's name recognition, as of yet, doesn't equal those individuals mentioned above, the content of his speeches do… When Dr. Gottlieb stands at the podium and delivers a speech, qualities of heart and mind envelop the room as he educates, inspires and challenges those in attendance… Roger has the rare gift of engaging humor where levity helps punctuate a particular point, and as easily takes the listener to depths of concern over the present state of the environment without robbing them of hope.