Gregory E. Hitzhusen

Gregory E. Hitzhusen is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources. His work bridges religion and ecology, focusing on environmental ethics, eco-theology, and sustainability education. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Policy from Cornell University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Natural Resource Policy, Cornell University

Hitzhusen explores the role of faith communities in shaping environmental attitudes and behaviors, including energy/climate change outreach and writing-in-the-majors programs for sustainability education. He co-authored a 2015 study on participatory sustainability concept development in curricula.

As a faculty member, he teaches courses like ENR 2367, ENR 3470, and ENR 4567, while contributing to digital educational resources such as the open-access textbook Religion and Environmental Values in America. His professional focus emphasizes integrating religious perspectives into ecological practices.