Syllabus
Course Overview:
Welcome to the Tree of Life. This class is a deep dive into Lehi's and Nephi's visions of the tree of life, as found in the Book of Mormon. The images found in Lehi's version and the search for those images in Nephi's version have profound application in our modern lives.
Instructor:
Brother Bryce Dunford
801-910-1832 (cell)
DunfordBL@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Class Details:
Thursday Nights
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 101
Aug 21 - Dec 11, 2025
No class Nov 27.
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 12 of the 16 classes.
- Read something of your choice that will improve your understanding of one or more of the topics addressed in this class. It should require at least 360 minutes total (about 30 mintues per class). Please send me a very brief summary at the end of the class.
- Complete an Elevate Learning Option.