Hyperlinks--when present--will open corresponding Lecture Notes
A Few Ideas for Outstanding Academic
Papers (Required reading)
| Date | Topic | Readings |
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| Jan 10 | Introduction to the course (a.k.a. "The Scare-U-2-Death class") | My lips |
| Ontological and Epistemological Considerations | ||
| Jan 12 | Divine Truth & Revelation: Avenue to Truth | Manual, ch. 1 & 2 |
| The Doctrine on the Godhead | ||
| Jan 17 | God, the Eternal Father | chpt. 3 |
| Human Rights/Martin Luther King Day (Normal classes due to Y2K precautions) | ||
| Jan 19 | Jesus Christ, the Son of God | chpt. 4 |
| Jan 24 | The Holy Ghost | ch. 5 |
| The Doctrine on Humankind | ||
| Jan 26 | Our Pre-mortal Life | ch. 6 |
| Jan 31 | The Creation | ch. 7 |
| The Doctrine on the Fall and the Atonement | ||
| Feb 2 | The Fall | ch. 8 |
| Feb 7 | The Atonement of Jesus Christ | ch. 9 |
| The Doctrine on the Gospel of Jesus Christ | ||
| Feb 9 | Faith, A Power that Centers in Christ | ch. 13 |
| Paper Draft Due | ||
| Feb 14 | Repentance & The Covenant of Baptism (2 links) | ch. 14 & 15 |
| Feb 16 | The Gift of the Holy Ghost | ch. 16 |
| Feb 21 | Presidents' Day Holiday (no classes) | |
| Feb 23 | Spiritual Rebirth | ch. 18 |
| Feb 28 | The Sacrament, a Memorial Ordinance | ch. 20 |
| The Doctrine on the Kingdom of God | ||
| Mar 1 | The Priesthood, What It Is, How It Works | ch. 25 |
| Mar 6 | The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood | ch. 26 |
| Mar 8 | Paper: Second Draft Review (Also during my office hours) | |
| Mar 13 | Paper: Second Draft Review | |
| The Doctrine on the Purpose of Earth Life | ||
| Mar 15 | Celestial Marriage | ch. 28 |
| Mar 20 | The Lord's Second Coming & The Millenium | ch. 36 & 37 |
| The Doctrine on Salvation and Exaltation | ||
| Mar 22 | Death & Spirit World / Redemption of the Dead (2 links) | ch. 30 & 31 |
| Mar 27 | The Resurrection and the Final Judgment | ch. 32 |
| Mar 29 | Eternal Life | ch. 19 |
| Apr 1&2 | LDS Church's General Conference (A 2-day long religion class) | |
| Apr 3 | Colloquium: "Highlights
from General Conference"
Final Exercise handed out <== Click here to obtain the final exam |
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| Apr 5 | Eternal Life | ch. 19 |
| Apr 10 | Eternal Life (conclusion) | |
| Apr 12 | Kingdoms of Glory and Perdition | ch. 33 |
| Final Exam Due | ||
| Apr 17 | Kingdoms of Glory and Perdition (conclusion) | |
| Paper Due | ||
| Apr 20 | No Final Class |