Apostle and Scientist John A. Widtsoe’s Views of Evolution: Development, Influences, and Expression

Authors

Amy Elisabeth Johnson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Alan Parrish, Brigham Young University

Keywords

apostle, scientist, John A. Widtsoe, evolution, Mormon studies

College

Religious Education

Department

Church History and Doctrine

Abstract

John A. Widtsoe, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who later became an apostle, was also one of the most renowned and respected scientists of his day. During the turn of the century and the early twentieth century, his work in scientific fields and his contributions to the church were amazing. This research project studied his opinion of evolution and how he developed that opinion by studying both his published and unpublished works and investigating the classes, teachings, professors, and other influences on his thought.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Amy Elisabeth and Parrish, Dr. Alan (2014) "Apostle and Scientist John A. Widtsoe’s Views of Evolution: Development, Influences, and Expression," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1330.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1330