Dr. Jane E. Calvert, “‘The Most Republican Book That Was Ever Written’

While the Declaration of Independence declares that such foundational rights as the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are self-evident, many scholars argue these “self-evident” truths are not as evident today as they once were. Behind these truths, these scholars argue, lies a biblical worldview, especially the ideas of a single, rational Creator and the inherent dignity of humans as bearers of the imago Dei, the “image of God.”  

Join us for The Bible and America 250: These Truths Are Not Self-Evident Lecture Series, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This thought-provoking event brings together a host of renowned scholars and historians to explore the profound influence of the Bible on America's founding principles, values, and institutions. 

In this lecture, Dr. Jane E. Calvert explores how John Dickinson used the Bible to shape his life and work, using religious principles in areas of law, statesmanship, and the pursuit of public happiness.