Historian Jonathan Stapley to Speak at UVA on Latter-day Saint Temples

On Wednesday, September 23 at 5 PM, Mormon historian and author Jonathan Stapley will deliver a virtual lecture about the contents of his forthcoming book by the same title, “Inside the Temple: What Latter-day Saints Do in Their Most Sacred Spaces.” Dr. Stapley will discuss the architecture, history, theology, and worship practices of Latter-day Saint temples around the globe.

This presentation is hosted in conjunction with UVA Mormon Studies’ premier undergraduate course “Mormonism and American Culture,” taught this semester by Mormon Studies Fellow Nicholas Shrum. A short Q&A will follow the event.

The “Inside the Temple” lecture is free and open to the public for either in-person or virtual attendance. The in-person event will be hosted in Nau 101 at 5 PM and will feature light refreshments. To join the virtual audience, you must register in order to receive the livestream link the night of the event.