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Why Darwin Still Matters

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of On the Origin of Species
 

Pepperdine University
November 20-21, 2009
Elkins Auditorium

Nearly 150 years after its publication, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species continues to influence all academic disciplines, as well as how we think, study, and live our everyday lives. Join us at this two-day conference where celebrated scholars explore its grip on our intellect and imagination.

Preliminary schedule:

Friday  
9:00-10:00 Ron Numbers, "Creationism Goes Global"
10:30-11:30 Michael Ruse, "Has Darwinism Passed Its 'Sell-By' Date?: Reflections on the Origin of Species at 150 Years"
11:30-1:30 Lunch break
1:30-2:30 Ed Larson, "Darwin and the Victorian Soul"
2:45-3:15 Film, "What a Piece of Work is Man"
3:15-4:15 Roundtable discussion
4:15-4:30 Nancey Murphy, closing comments
Saturday  
9:00-10:00 David Mindell, “Evolution in the Everyday World”
10:30-11:30 Eugenie Scott, “Demonizing Darwin”
11:45-1:15 Lunch break; optional viewing of film, "Of Sound and Fury"
1:30-2:30 Patricia Gowaty, “What Darwin Didn't Want to Talk About: Difficulties in the Act”
3:00-4:00 Roundtable Discussion

Click here for more information about our speakers and their presentations

Registration Cost

$40 for two-day admission  
$25 for one-day admission
$10 for student admission

1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) unit is available for primary and secondary school teachers (an additional $50).  Those who do not attend both days of the conference will be required to complete an assignment that meets the requirements of the CEU.

Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff may attend free of charge if they advance register.

Register now