WKS 373 - Evolution,Creationism,and Intelligent Design

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Antioch University-Midwest (Closed)

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The United States is the only developed, scientifically advanced nation in the world in which more people believe in a literal reading of the Bible than accept the science of Darwin's evolution. In this course, we follow the Creationism debate, begun in 1925 with the Scopes Monkey Trial, through its recent incarnation as Intelligent Design (ID); particular emphasis is placed on the court cases in Kansas, and Dover, Pennsylvania. We will examine the foundational concepts of Darwinian Theory and ID, an alternative explanation to evolution, comparing the relative merits and deficiencies of both. Does ID provide a viable alternative Does ID attempt to bring religion into the classroom, and if so, which religion Is an Intelligent Designer the same as God What risks do scientists take if, in their research, they challenge the orthodoxy of Darwinian theory Of particular interest to this workshop is whether high school students should be taught ID in biology courses.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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