INQ-277 | The Scopes Trial

Topic Description:

An in-depth examination of representations and ramifications of the famous Scopes (or "Monkey") Trial of 1925. Debates over science and religion and how the debates are framed will be explored from various perspectives. The course features a four-day trip to Dayton, TN, to visit the Scopes Trial Museum and related historical sites.

Course Types Offered: Field Trip

Topic Approved: February 2002