Saudi Universities Students’ Point of View on the Evolution Theory

Abstract

The Theory of Evolution is a major premise in education. Its understanding and reception became of importance to several educational institutions in all countries. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of Saudi Universities students on the Evolution Theory and its concepts. The study used the descriptive methodology and used a questionnaire as an instrument to gather data. The study included 101 students from three different universities. The findings showed that one of the five identifiable concepts of evolutionary theory asserts the tenet of "Scientific Validity of the Theory of Evolution," which is also recognized as "Human Evolution." However, compared to the other three concepts elucidated here, the premise that "Human Evolution" is transpiring exhibits the smallest degree of substantiation. In general, students have an average reception of the Evolution Theory.