Edward J. Larson

Edward J. Larson is the Doyle-Winter Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School (fall term), affiliated with Yale University. He holds the Hugh and Hazel Darling Chair in Law and serves as University Professor of History at Pepperdine University. His work bridges law, science, and religion, with 13 books and numerous scholarly papers. He won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Summer for the Gods, analyzing the Scopes trial and its legacy. Recent research explores the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.

• Education:
• B.A., Williams College, 1974
• J.D., Harvard Law School, 1979
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1984
• Research Focus: Interdisciplinary studies of law and science, historical debates on secularism, American constitutional history, and figures like Franklin and Washington.
• Awards: Pulitzer Prize (1997).

His publications reflect a deep engagement with legal and scientific narratives in American history, emphasizing their societal impact. Advising and grants details are not explicitly listed, but his academic roles suggest significant contributions to legal and historical discourse.