Jeffrey Bilbro
Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro (PhD, Baylor University) is a scholar, writer, and educator deeply committed to the intersection of faith, place, and ecological ethics. He currently serves as the editor-in-chief of Front Porch Republic, an online publication that fosters discussions about sustainable living, localism, and the virtues of community, and as an associate professor of English at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. His academic and literary work often examines the ways in which Christian thought and environmental stewardship intersect, with a focus on how literature and philosophy can shape our understanding of the natural world and our responsibility to it.
Dr. Bilbro is the author of Loving God's Wildness: The Christian Roots of Ecological Ethics in American Literature, in which he explores the Christian theological foundations of ecological thought, offering an insightful perspective on how American literature reflects and influences our understanding of nature. He is also the author of Virtues of Renewal: Wendell Berry's Sustainable Forms, which highlights the ethical and literary contributions of Wendell Berry, a writer and farmer whose work has deeply influenced contemporary conversations about sustainability and community life. Bilbro coauthored Wendell Berry and Higher Education: Cultivating Virtues of Place with Jack Baker, a work that investigates how Berry’s writings inform the development of a university model that emphasizes place, community, and the cultivation of virtue.
Dr. Bilbro’s research, writing, and teaching are united by a vision of flourishing that is deeply rooted in a sense of place and a recognition of the interconnection between faith, ethics, and the environment. He has contributed to numerous academic journals, public forums, and books, always seeking to draw out the deep moral and spiritual significance of our relationship with the natural world. Outside of his academic work, he enjoys writing about sustainable living, localism, and the role of literature in shaping cultural values.