Forever Learning Institute

We will explore the life of Darwin and examine how his theory has changed our world. Whether or not you believe in a God or in gods, evolution has transformed the way we look at nature, and it is imperative that we understand that transformation. (The recent pandemic is one such example of that transformation.) Over 1/3 of Americans do not accept evolution. The class’s purpose is not to make you a believer in evolution -- the purpose is to see how natural selection affects every aspect of your life. Young-earth creationists are welcome! One text: A Modest Genius by Hanne Strager, ca. $10. About me: I am trained as a historian of science and have taught at the Univ of Florida and Notre Dame.