Syllabus
Course Overview:
I am thrilled to welcome you to Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon. It is one of the four cornerstone classes that all institute students are asked to complete. This particular course is designed to help students use a different approach to studying the Book of Mormon sequentially. The lessons found in this course focus on prominent doctrinal themes emphasized by the inspired authors of the Book of Mormon. We will focus on two main themes:
- The plain and precious truths restored by the Book of Mormon
- The Book of Mormon was written for our day
Instructor:
Brother Bryce Dunford
801-910-1832 (cell)
DunfordBL@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Class Details:
Wednesday Nights
6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Room 101
Jan 15, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
What to Expect:
Brother Dunford's style is mostly presentation. His goal is to cover a breadth and depth of the scriptures that you have not seen; such that you walk away from class each day saying, "I've never made that connection before!"
Participation by students is voluntary and appreciated, but not expected. You will never be called upon to speak, but if you raise your hand, your response will be welcomed and your insight valued.
This course is quite fluid. Brother Dunford will bring a suggested outline of topics to discuss, but that outline can and will be adjusted to meet the needs and desires of the class. Students are encouraged to suggest topics they would like discussed.
Ways to Participate:
Class attendance:
- In-person at the Jordan Institute (3431 W Wights Fort Rd; West Jordan, UT 84088)
- Join live via Zoom HERE.
- Listen to the recordings of the class posted a day or so afterwards. Find them HERE.
Credit:
Credit in this class is "opt-in." Please inform Brother Dunford that you are taking this class for credit and discuss options for the Reading and Elevate Learning requirements. Otherwise it will be assumed that you are taking the class for personal enjoyment. To recieve credit:
- Attend or listen to 11 classes.
- Read something of your choice that will improve your understanding of and your appreciation of a topic associated with the Book of Mormon. It should require at least 300 minutes total (about 30 minutes per class). Please send me a brief summary of all readings at the end of the course.
- Complete an Elevate Learning Option.