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The preliminary program for the #SSSR_RRA2024 Annual Meeting is now available. Join us October 18-20 at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Register today. sssreligion.org/annual-meeting…

Now available for preorder! Release date is October 18. Oxford University Press is offering 30% off on preorders through their website: global.oup.com/academic/produ… Use promo code AUFLY30 at checkout. Also available on Amazon.

We are LOVING reading the newest publications from Journal of Mormon History! What has been your favorite takeaway or historical tidbits from the summer issue?

This year, the Joseph Smith Lecture will be hosted by our newly appointed Bushman Chair, Laurie Maffly-Kipp. Come and get to know her and witness her scholarly research on October 19! For more information, visit: mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/event/dr-lauri…

5th ISA Forum of Sociology, Rabat, 2025. Call for abstracts now open!  Abstracts Submission Closes: October 15, 2024. Explore our research committee’ sessions. isa-sociology.org/en/conferences…

Developing: LDS Church updates policies on transgender individuals, garment wearing and more sltrib.com/religion/2024/…

In response to the August 2024 updates to the Church's General Handbook, the Executive Committee of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends released the following statement, which can also be read in full at bit.ly/ourtranssiblin….

"...I argue that Mormonism is the most successful homegrown religion in the 19th century..." Dr. Benjamin Park explains his criteria for this claim and more about Mormonism's founding and growth on our most recent Scholars & Saints episode: scholarssaints.buzzsprout.com/1298003/155586…

If you want to know how the LDS Church's new policies for trans members are affecting those members — and their allies — listen to this. Will this move be another Nov 15 approach to LGBTQ members, causing mass defections? sltrib.com/religion/2024/…

Happy first day of class to the UVA community! We have an exciting semester ahead under our new Bushman Chair, Laurie Maffly-Kipp. See what's coming up and catch up on all our Summer activity on our news page: mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/news/

Mormon women lifestyle influencers navigate a tightrope between traditional and modern. They're supposed to be both #tradwife and bosswoman. Bend too far in either direction (e.g., "Ballerina Farm") and the backlash is intense. @rns religionnews.com/2024/08/28/why…

Two religious studies job openings in the best religious studies department in the world - Duke Religious Studies! In other news, GTHCGTH! 😉 academicjobsonline.org/ajo?action=job…

Listen to our newest Scholars & Saints Bonus Episode! Paul Reeve gave his lecture, "Century of Black Mormons as Quantitative History", at the 2023 UVA Mormon Studies workshop, "Mormonism in African and the Africa Diaspora". Live on all podcast platforms! buzzsprout.com/1298003/156696…

"Less about morality than about rights, the Mormon War of 1858 hinged on the issue of polygamy, pitting a Utah community against federal authorities." New article JSTOR Daily daily.jstor.org/the-sovereignt…

Start off the Fall Semester with our September edition of Scholars & Saints! Dr. Matt Harris discusses his book "Second-Class Saints" and the LDS Church's work towards racial reconciliation. Available on all major podcasting platforms: buzzsprout.com/1298003/156898…

The question neylanmcbaine asks is this: Are there enough benefits in Mormonism for feminists to live within its patriarchy? What do you say? sltrib.com/religion/2024/…

📚🎙️ New episode of *Dialogue Book Report* is live! Join editor Caroline Kline as she chats with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl about their new book *Fifty Years of Exponent II*. Discover the history of this groundbreaking feminist publication. #ExponentII #MormonFeminism

“Latter-Day Saint Art” fills a critical gap in both art scholarship and religious studies, examining Mormon art from the 19th century to today. Learn more: oxford.ly/4dP6vzx

If you’re interested in attending the Jospeh Smith Lecture this year, please RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/the-10th-ann… The lecture will be hosted on the 30th floor of 1100 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va right near the Rosslyn Metro. Parking is available in the basement.