UVA Mormon Studies

Don't forget to RSVP for the UVA Mormon Studies and Dialogue Journal panel on "Race, Relationships, and the Life of the Church Now". If you can't attend in person, you can also livestream the event. Learn more: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/event/its-time-we-began-race-relationships-and-the-life-of-the-church-now-dialogue-journal-and-uva-mormon-studies-panel/

On April 25th at UVA Darden’s DC Metro Facility, UVA Mormon Studies and the journal Dialogue will host four Latter-day Saint scholars to discuss the aftermath of the 1978 Revelation on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The panelists will examine the aftermath of this revelation, including how racism still emerges both domestically and internationally and ways leaders and members can and do work together to root it out.

Learn more and RSVP: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-mormon-studies-and-dialogue-journal-to-host-panel-on-race-relationships-and-the-life-of-the-church/

Here's what past research fellows have to say about the UVA Mormon Studies Prince Collection, which houses over 11,000 books and other printed materials, as well as audio recordings, images, and artifacts about 20th century Mormonism.

Interested in studying in the Prince Collection for yourself? UVA Mormon Studies is currently accepting applicants for its library research fellowships. Visit our website to apply: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/library-collections/call-for-mormon-studies-research-fellows/

Catch up with UVA Mormon Studies in our newly released Winter 2026 newsletter: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-mormon-studies-winter-2026-newsletter-now-available/

On April 25th at UVA Darden’s DC Metro Facility, UVA Mormon Studies and the journal Dialogue will host four Latter-day Saint scholars to discuss the aftermath of the 1978 Revelation on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The panelists will examine the aftermath of this revelation, including how racism still emerges both domestically and internationally and ways leaders and members can and do work together to root it out.

Learn more and RSVP: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/uva-mormon-studies-and-dialogue-journal-to-host-panel-on-race-relationships-and-the-life-of-the-church/

Call for Proposals: UVA Mormon Studies is now accepting applications for up to two Clyde Research Fellowships in Mormon Studies and gender as well as up to two Library Research Fellowships in any topic related to Mormonism. Applications are due March 27.

Learn more and apply: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/library-collections/call-for-mormon-studies-research-fellows/

Video Available: Watch Professor Matthew Hedstrom (UVA), Professor Rosemary Avance (Oklahoma State University), and Dr. Jana Riess (Religion News Service) discuss changing trends in religious belief and belonging in the 21st century: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/video-and-audio-now-available-panel-on-religious-belief-and-belonging-in-the-21st-century/

Are you teaching a new course in Mormon Studies this semester? Let us know and send us your syllabus!

UVA Mormon Studies has a collection of over 20 Mormon Studies course syllabi freely accessible online. Take a look:

Syllabi – Mormon Studies Mormon Studies at the University of Virginia

There's still time to register for the Latter-day Saints and Media Studies Symposium, happening at BYU-Hawaii from February 26-28. Learn more about the event, entitled "The Church in an Era of Media Stratification:" https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/registration-open-for-the-2026-latter-day-saints-and-media-studies-symposium/

Happy New Year! UVA Mormon Studies has plenty of exciting events and initiatives planned for 2026. Be sure to subscribe to our email announcements to stay up to date:

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The UVA Mormon Studies Joseph Smith Lecture Series has examined religion in public life for over a decade, now. Visit our website to tune in to past lectures from speakers like Senator Tim Kaine, Church President Dallin Oaks, and more!

Joseph Smith Lectures – Mormon Studies Mormon Studies at the University of Virginia

As Scholars and Saints takes a holiday break, make sure to catch up on any episodes you missed this season, on topics like Mormonism and tax law, Latter-day Saint art, Mormonism in the media, and more! Be sure to let us know which was your favorite! https://scholarssaints.buzzsprout.com/1298003/episodes