Big Questions (BQ)

Description: Big Questions Debate is a competitive debate event where participants engage in one-on-one or two-on-two debates about complex philosophical and scientific questions. The focus is on exploring fundamental issues that span science, philosophy, and religion.

Time: 

AFF Constructive- 5 minutes

NEG Constructive- 5 minutes

Question Segment- 3 minutes

AFF Rebuttal- 4 minutes

NEG Rebuttal- 4 minutes

Question Segment- 3 minutes

AFF Consolidation- 3 minutes

NEG Consolidation- 3 minutes

AFF Rationale- 3 minutes

NEG Rationale- 3 minutes

Rules & Regulations:

-BQ rounds consist of either team receiving a W (win) or L (loss) with each speaker in the round receiving speaker points (25-30)

-A pre-determined resolution is debated, typically addressing a fundamental question at the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion. The resolution changes periodically.

-Arguments should be supported by logical reasoning, philosophical principles, scientific evidence, and credible sources. Proper citations should be used.

-The debate includes an affirmative constructive, negative cross-examination, negative constructive, affirmative cross-examination, rebuttals, and summaries.