The Mormon Studies Program at the University of Virginia
Our mission is to promote scholarly research and facilitate public understanding of all branches of Mormonism. We invite you to explore the resources available here and to contact us with any questions.
Students
Learn how you can study Mormonism as part of a Religious Studies undergraduate or graduate degree program.
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Explore a variety or resources including our Mormon Studies text list, sample syllabi, and more.
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Explore GivingOur program helps inform students and scholars about a vital and growing religious tradition. With rich archival resources, rigorous scholarship, and thought-provoking conversations, we challenge people to think broadly and generously about Mormonism across the divides of beliefs, politics, and national borders.
Dr. Laurie Maffly-Kipp
Richard Bushman Chair of Mormon Studies
Highlights
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Joseph Smith Lecture
Watch: 2024 Joseph Smith Lecture: Mormonism Through an African Lens -
Scholars & Saints Podcast
What Does Mormon Studies Have to Say About Tax Law? Listen and Learn! -
Text
Read the New Biography "Richard Lyman Bushman: A Mormon Ambassador" -
Mormon Studies Syllabus
Examine Mormonism with Myriad Methodologies in Taylor Petrey's Syllabus: "Mormonism and the Critical Study of Religion"
Announcements
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Now Available: Scholars & Saints Season 4 Episode 7: Mormonisms in Asia -
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Now Available: Scholars & Saints Season 4 Episode 6: The Deseret Alphabet -
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Announcing Jonathan Stapley's September 23rd Lecture: "Inside the Temple" -
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Laurie Maffly-Kipp and Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye's "Mormonisms in Asia" Now Available
UVA's Mormon Studies Collections
Our program began in 2013 with establishment of the Richard Lyman Bushman Endowed Professorship in Mormon Studies. Since then, UVA has become a leading site for the study of Mormonism with the largest collection of 20th-century materials outside of Utah.
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Syllabi & Texts for Faculty
Use sample syllabi and recommended texts for your own course.
