Richard C. Foltz

About the Author

Richard C. Foltz is a distinguished scholar and author specializing in the intersections of religion, environmental ethics, and global cultural history. With a PhD in History of Religions from Harvard University, he has held faculty positions at institutions such as Brown University and the University of Florida, where he founded the Religion and Environmental Studies program. Foltz's research explores how diverse religious traditions have shaped human attitudes toward nature, advocating for ecological stewardship informed by spiritual wisdom. His seminal work, Worldviews, Religion, and the Environment: A Global Anthology, compiles key texts from around the world to illuminate these connections, making complex ideas accessible to both academics and general readers. Through his writing, Foltz bridges scholarly rigor with urgent contemporary concerns, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the planet's sacred dimensions.