Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite

Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite

Keynote Speaker: A minister in the United Church of Christ and a senior fellow at the George Soros-funded Center for American Progress

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Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite Biography

Rev. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite is a Senior Fellow at American Progress.

She is also Professor of Theology at Chicago Theological Seminary and its former president between 1998 and 2008.

An ordained minister of the United Church of Christ since 1974, she is the author and/or editor of numerous books, and has worked on two different translations of the bible. Thistlethwaite is currently working in a new area she calls “Public Theology” and a new book on human nature and public policy.

She writes a weekly column for the Washington Post “On Faith” online section and is a frequent media commentator on religion and public events.

Her previous works include Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Alternatives to War, edited with Glen Stassen (United States Institute of Peace, 2008); Adam, Eve and the Genome: Theology in Dialogue with the Human Genome Project (Fortress Press, 2003); Casting Stones: Prostitution and Liberation in Asia and the United States with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock (Fortress, 1996); and The New Testament and Psalms: An Inclusive Translation (Oxford University Press, 1995).

Thistlethwaite currently serves on the advisory Board of Trustees at American Progress, and also on the boards of Faith in Public Life, the Interfaith Youth Core, and the Medill Center for Religion in the News Media.

She has a Ph.D. from Duke University, a Masters of Divinity (Summa Cum Laude) from Duke Divinity School and a B.A. from Smith College.

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Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Security & Defense, Author and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jamie Anderson, Robert D. Kaplan and Judith Light. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite speak about?

    Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, Author, LGBTQ and Faith & Religion.
  • Who is the agent for Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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