“According to Scripture, the world we live in is God’s creation. It is the visual, fragrant, audible, touchable, and tastable manifestation of God’s love, the place where God’s desire that others be and be well finds earthly expression.” ~Norman Wirzba
Bio
Raised on a farm in Southern Alberta, Norman went on to study history at the University of Lethbridge, theology at Yale University Divinity School, and philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. Since then he has taught at Saint Thomas More College/University of Saskatchewan, Georgetown College (KY), and Duke University Divinity School. He’s the father of four children and is married to Gretchen Ziegenhals. He likes to bake, cook and make things with wood. He also enjoys playing the guitar. He used to be a good athlete! He enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He tries to grow some food.
To reach him, write to nwirzba@div.duke.edu or call him at 919-660-3496.
Schedule of Events
Below is a listing of forthcoming speaking engagements (Subject to change). To schedule a speaking engagement please contact Norman at nwirzba@div.duke.edu or call him at 919-660-3496.
March 13, 2016 – Loud Lecture, University of Michigan
March 18, 2016 – Wahl Lecture, Taylor University, Edmonton, Alberta
April 8, 2016 – Caring for Creation, Atlanta, GA
April 14-16, 2016 – Calvin College, Festival of Writers
April 19, 2016 – Virginia UMC Conference
April 29, 2016 – Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center
July 11-16, 2016 – Ring Lake Ranch, Wyoming
November 10-12, 2016 – Climate Change Conference, Lake Junalaska, NC
Books
Harper One, 2016
Baker Academic, 2015
Fordham University Press, 2015
InterVarsity Press, 2012
Cambridge University Press, 2011
Fordham University Press, 2010
Acclaim Press, 2009
Indiana University Press, 2008
Brazos Press, 2006
Fordham University Press, 2005
University Press of Kentucky/Counterpoint, 2004
Oxford University Press, 2003
Counterpoint, 2002