Controversial Courses and Academic Freedom

George Leef

A dispute has erupted at Ball State University over a science course that some scientists say strays over the line into non-scientific religious concepts. What, if anything, should BSU officials do? In today's Pope Center Clarion Call, Professor Donald Downs, who has previously written for us on the boundaries of academic freedom, examines the issues involved.

 

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