Jerry L. Martin is the founding chairman of the Theology Without Walls group at the American Academy of Religion, editor of the book Theology Without Walls: The Transreligious Imperative, and author of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher which was adapted into a podcast, titled God: An Autobiography, as told to a Philosopher - The Podcast, which takes the form of a dramatic conversation. From 1988 to 1995, Martin held senior positions at the National Endowment for the Humanities, including as acting chairman.[1] From 1967 to 1982, Martin was a tenured professor and chairman of the philosophy department at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he also served as the Director of the University's Center for the Study of Values and Social Policy. He has testified before Congress[2] and appeared on radio and television. Martin is chairman emeritus of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) after serving as president[3] from its founding in 1995 as the National Alumni Forum until 2003, when he was succeeded by Anne D. Neal.
- ^ "Jerry L. Martin". www.nndb.com. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "Testimony from ACTA"
- ^ "Defenders of Shakespeare rally in Washington". Southeast Missourian. AP. 1 May 1996. p. 3A. Retrieved 5 August 2012.