August 6th - 10th | Chattanooga, TN
2025 marks the centennial anniversary of the famous Scopes Trial, which played a pivotal role in shaping the ongoing debate between evolution and creation in America. The battle for the hearts and minds of the nation continues, with evolution being promoted as a dogma in the educational and scientific communities, often without true scientific merit. Yet, as the church and faithful believers continue to rise, the time has come to use this anniversary to catalyze change and ignite a movement. The Institute for Creation Research (ICR) is poised to lead this charge by bringing together believers and scientists to expose the flaws in evolutionary theory and share the life-changing truth of biblical creation.
Join scientists and experts from Institute for Creation Research, as well as other leading authors, speakers, and historians as we look back on 100 years since this momentous event, and talk about the impact it had, and what we know now that Darrow and Bryan did not know.
Join scientists and experts from Institute for Creation Research, as well as other leading authors, speakers, and historians as we look back on 100 years since this momentous event, and talk about the impact it had, and what we know now that Darrow and Bryan did not know.
John T. scopes Defendant
Clarence Darrow Defense Attorney
George Rappleyea Chief instigator
William J. Bryan
Prosecutor
Prosecutor
Join ICR Scientists and Experts, and Guest Speakers for a fun-filled and equipping event that examines new evidence overturning the case for evolution made at the 1925 Scopes Trial.
This unique event will combine educational field trips and tours at notable geological and historical sites in the Chattanooga and Dayton areas on the days leading up to the Friday and Saturday conference, hosted by Calvary Chapel Chattanooga.
Conference speakers include:
ICR President Dr. Randy Guliuzza along with
ICR Scientists Dr. Tim Clarey, and Dr. Brian Thomas.
Joined by guest speakers:
Michael Farris, J.D., Founder of Patrick Henry College
Josh Timonen, famed atheist Richard Dawkin's former right-hand man
David Rives of The Wonders Center & Science Museum
Mike Mueller of Institute for Biblical Authority.
Family Fun Night on Friday will feature:
Josh Timonen shares his story of turning from atheism to Christ
A concert by Comedian Brad Stine
The Texas Science Showdown
with ICR's own Dino Dave and Miss Emmy
ICR President Dr. Randy Guliuzza along with
ICR Scientists Dr. Tim Clarey, and Dr. Brian Thomas.
Joined by guest speakers:
Michael Farris, J.D., Founder of Patrick Henry College
Josh Timonen, famed atheist Richard Dawkin's former right-hand man
David Rives of The Wonders Center & Science Museum
Mike Mueller of Institute for Biblical Authority.
Family Fun Night on Friday will feature:
Josh Timonen shares his story of turning from atheism to Christ
A concert by Comedian Brad Stine
The Texas Science Showdown
with ICR's own Dino Dave and Miss Emmy
What
100 Years of Monkey Business
Where
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Tennessee
When
August 6th - 10th
2025
2025
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Conference Speakers
ICR scientists and experts will be joined by guest speakers:
Michael Farris, Founder of Patrick Henry College
Josh Timonen, former atheist and assistant to the renowned Dr. Richard Dawkins
David Rives, founder of David Rives Ministries
Mike Mueller, President of Institute for Biblical Authority
Michael Farris, Founder of Patrick Henry College
Josh Timonen, former atheist and assistant to the renowned Dr. Richard Dawkins
David Rives, founder of David Rives Ministries
Mike Mueller, President of Institute for Biblical Authority
President, ICR
Dr. Randy Guliuzza is the president of the Institute for Creation Research. He is a leading biological design theorist and is actively expanding ICR’s scientific research and heading the critical endeavor to develop a theory of biological design. He has represented ICR in several scientific debates at secular universities and in other forums. He holds a doctor of medicine from the University of Minnesota and a master of public health from Harvard University. Dr. Guliuzza also has a B.S. in engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a B.A. in theology from Moody Bible Institute. He was board certified in aerospace medicine, and he is a licensed professional engineer. During his career he served as chief of aerospace medicine for the 28th Bomb Wing. Prior to that, he worked nine years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps.
Director of Research, ICR
Dr. Tim Clarey received a Master of Science in Geology in 1984 from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science in Hydrogeology in 1993 from Western Michigan University. His Ph.D. in Geology was received in 1996 from Western Michigan University. From 1984 to 1992, Dr. Clarey worked as an exploration geologist at Chevron USA, Inc., developing oil drilling prospects and analyzing assets and lease purchases. He was Full Professor and Geosciences Chair at Delta College in Michigan for 17 years before leaving in 2013 to join the science staff at the Institute for Creation Research
Research Scientist, ICR
Brian Thomas received a master’s in biotechnology in 1999 from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, and a Ph.D. in paleobiochemistry in 2019 from the University of Liverpool. He taught at Christian junior high and high schools in Texas and taught biology, chemistry, and anatomy as an adjunct and assistant professor at Dallas-area universities. In 2008 Dr. Thomas joined the Institute for Creation Research as a science writer, contributing news and magazine articles, speaking on creation issues, and researching original tissue fossils. He was appointed as Research Associate in 2019 and Research Scientist in 2021.
Schedule
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August 6th - 10th, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule coming soon!
Field Trips
As part of this historic event, ICR will be offering guided field trips and tours, led by ICR scientists and experts, and guest speakers. Each field trip or tour is designed to showcase evidence for the Biblical account of origins and Flood geology, along with exploring historical sights relevant to the 1925 Scopes Trial.
Registration is set up for separate tickets for each field trip or tour, apart from registration for the conference and the Family Fun Night. Choose from any or all of these activities and events!
Location (Wednesday)
Dayton, Tennessee
Date & Time
August 6, 2025, 9:00 AM - August 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Conference Location
Friday & Saturday Conference hosted at
Calvary Chapel Chattanooga
3415 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Calvary Chapel Chattanooga
3415 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Hotels and Accommodations
Below are some hotel and AirBnB options near the conference venue for your convenience.
Thank you to our Sponsors
A special thank you to our sponsors, Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, The Wonders Center and Science Museum of Dickson, TN. and numerous ICR supporters!
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