Dr. Jeff Barclay will be presenting on "The Classical Roots of Science and Contemporary Scientific Inquiry."From the promoter: What is the classical definition of science? What are the historic roots of scientific inquiry? The answers to these questions help inform the student and professional alike as a true and functional understanding of science is sought. By investigating the scientific method and the inferences implicit within a phrase like "a true or pure science", Dr. Barclay will present a case for a classical approach to scientific inquiry. Engaging in one of the more controversial issues of our day, Dr. Barclay will also show how one's view of origins relates to scientific inquiry. Bio: Dr. Barclay is currently the headmaster at Veritas Christian School in Lawrence, KS. He completed his undergraduate studies at Illinois Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Biology & Education and earned a teaching certificate for 6-12 in 1978 which remains active still today. He earned his Master of Theology in 1993 with a focus on Hebrew Studies. In 2000, he earned his Doctor of Ministry with concentrations in theology, interdenominational studies, marriage/family issues, and administration/leadership. Before coming to Lawrence, he did extensive research under Dr. Robert Liverman at Illinois State University on fitness and athletics. Dr. Barclay also published research in the peer-reviewed Journal of Marine Science on mapping the marine growth on ships in the Florida Keys with the intent to develop environmental safe methods to stop such growth.The Public House at Signs of Life is a public forum for lectures series, reading groups, book reviews, debates, and panel discussions where one may hear, consider, and participate in the conversation of our culture while discovering its place in history. The Public House will invite professionals, experts, and enthusiastic amateurs from a variety of fields of study to join in conversation with members of the Lawrence community to investigate diverse topics and issues in society and culture. So come, pour yourself a cup, and join the conversation!
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