Welcome

Evolution is increasingly being used to explain the pageant of human life in addition to the rest of life on earth. BU’s Evolutionary Studies Program is the first of its kind to teach evolution in a truly integrated fashion, beginning with core principles and extending in all directions, from the biological sciences to all aspects of humanity, including the nature of religion.

For BU students, we offer introductory undergraduate and graduate courses, a menu of more advanced courses, research opportunities, and a seminar series that brings distinguished speakers to campus at regular intervals. Full participation in EvoS results in a certificate in evolutionary studies, which can be earned in parallel with any major without an undue additional course load. For BU faculty, we offer opportunities in interdisciplinary research collaborations, especially in our new capacity as an Institute for Advanced Studies.

Off-campus visitors to this website can find a number of resources for learning about evolution from a distance, including a basic tutorial, links to other evolution websites, an archive of EvoS seminars, and more. A distance-learning version of the popular introductory course “Evolution for Everyone” is also available.

Finally, we offer resources to faculty at other colleges and universities who wish to start their own version of EvoS. We have participated in the development of an international consortium of programs that can help to transform public understanding of evolution at all educational levels.