Class Schedule

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Monday Classes | 8:30 a.m. | 9:50 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:50 p.m. | 3:10 p.m. |

Tuesday–Friday Classes | 8:30 a.m. | 9:50 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:50 p.m. | 3:10 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 5:50 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |

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Monday Classes
8:30–9:25 a.m.

Patrick D. Degn
The Book of Mormon as a Type: Our Personal Journey to the Promised Land (1 Nephi)
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Barry J. Ewell
Top 20 Lessons Family Historians Need to Know—Lessons 1–6: Verify, Document, Multiple Sources, Persistence, Talking to Family, Sharing Family History
377 Clyde Building (CB)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Brad Wilcox
The Blessings of Being a Latter-day Saint—Stay in the Lifeboat (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Rand H. Packer
Powerful Scriptures in Solving Life’s Problems—Unlocking the Scriptures for Our Use
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Eric D. Huntsman
The Lord Shall Descend from Heaven with a Shout: Paul’s Changing Understanding of the Second Coming
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Dennis D. and Joyce M. Ashton
But If Not . . . When Bad Things Happen to Good People—Improving Mental and Emotional Health through Gospel-Centered Therapies
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Randal A. Wright
You Have a Mission to Perform on Earth
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Robert C. Freeman
Latter-day Saints in Wartime—Mexican-American War to WWI
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Randy L. Bott
Staying in the Light and Avoiding Panic—The Lord’s Promises of Safety for His Saints
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Linda J. and Richard M. Eyre
Parenting Preschoolers and Teaching Children Joy
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

S. Michael Wilcox
The Eye of a Needle—What the Scriptures Teach About Financial Security and Contentment—Avoiding the Diversions of Wealth—What Jesus Taught
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Scott C. Marsh
The Sources of Financial Prosperity
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 8:30–9:25 a.m.

Monday Classes
9:50–10:45 a.m.

Thomas A. Wayment
Why We Sometimes Suffer: Some Scriptural Examples to Help Us through Trying Times
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Barry J. Ewell
Top 20 Lessons Family Historians Need to Know—Lessons 7–14: Organization, Learning of Ancestors, Finding the Unexpected, Questions, Photographs, Message Boards, Etc.
377 Clyde Building (CB)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Hank R. Smith
Becoming an Exceptional Teenager—Break Up with the World (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Rand H. Packer
Scriptures, Our Personal Liahona
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Eric D. Huntsman
The Development of Paul’s Teaching on Grace and Justification
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Dennis D. and Joyce M. Ashton
But if Not . . . When Bad Things Happen to Good People—Coping with the Death of a Loved One
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Calvin R. Stephens
Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Robert C. Freeman
Latter-day Saints in Wartime—WWII
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Randy L. Bott
Seeing Troubles and Trials through the Light of Latter-Day Scriptures and Prophets
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Linda J. and Richard M. Eyre
Empty-Nest Parenting and Extended Families
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

S. Michael Wilcox
The Eye of a Needle—What the Scriptures Teach About Financial Security and Contentment—Contentment vs. the Dainties—When is Enough, Enough?
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Scott C. Marsh
The Business of Financial Prosperity
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 9:50–10:45 a.m.

Monday Classes
11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

David J. Ridges
The Doctrine and Covenants—A Treasury of What’s, Why’s, and How’s
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Barry J. Ewell
Top 20 Lessons Family Historians Need to Know—Lessons 15–20: Field Research, Software and Web, Census, Family History Process, Etc.
377 Clyde Building (CB)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Hank R. Smith
Becoming an Exceptional Teenager—Climb Higher—Reach Out for Greater Accomplishments in Life (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Rand H. Packer
Seven Powerful Scriptures
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Eric D. Huntsman
“Let Your Women Keep Silence”: What Did Paul Teach About Women’s Roles?
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Dennis D. and Joyce M. Ashton
But if Not . . . When Bad Things Happen to Good People—Solving Marriage Challenges: Proven Tools and Strategies
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Michael L. Ballam
Recognizing Inspiration in the Arts
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Robert C. Freeman
Latter-day Saints in Wartime—Korea and Vietnam
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Ronald E. Bartholomew
Learning to Receive and Recognize the Promptings of the Spirit
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Richard M. Eyre
True Balance: Balancing Work, Family, Church, and Personal Needs
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

S. Michael Wilcox
The Eye of a Needle—What the Scriptures Teach About Financial Security and Contentment—Security in a World of Debt—Scriptural Wisdom on Sharing, Saving, and Self-Control
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Scott C. Marsh
The Future of Financial Prosperity
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Monday Classes
12:30–1:25 p.m.

Gaye Strathearn
Handmaids of the Lord in the New Testament Gospels
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Karen P. Bastow and Patricia Westaway
A Bounteous Harvest—Gardening Tips and Hints
377 Clyde Building (CB)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Vickey Pahnke Taylor
Do You Know What Love Is? (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

James Oneil Miner
Worthy Music Brings the Spirit and Inspires Our Lives
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Eric D. Huntsman
Individual Foreordination, Predestination of Israel, or Both?
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Wayne E. Brickey
A Book of Commandments, and Doctrines, and Covenants—The Shelter of the Commandments
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Robert L. Millet
“Why Not Speak of the Atonement of Christ?” (Jacob 4:12)
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Robert C. Freeman
Latter-day Saints in Wartime—Modern Conflicts
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Matthew O. Richardson
Living in the World but Not of (or Defined by) the World
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Linda J. Eyre
A Joyful Mother of Children . . .
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

David A. Christensen
Hope Is Centered in Christ and Is a Part of Faith
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Eric G. Stephan
Overworked and Overwhelmed: An Astonishing, Simple Plan for How to Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off, and Get Going!—Shift Out of Hyperdrive
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 12:30–1:25 p.m.

Monday Classes
1:50–2:45 p.m.

Donald W. Parry
The Atonement of Jesus Christ: Can We Really Understand?
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

D. Kelly Ogden
I Am . . . You Be!—How to Live: Lessons from Jesus Christ
377 Clyde Building (CB)—Monday, 1:50–4:05 p.m.

Adam M. Miller
Holding to the Rod—Advice for Youth—Enduring Well (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

James Oneil Miner
Worthy Music Brings Love and Keeps Love in Our Hearts
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

Robert J. Matthews
The Spirit World and the Resurrection of the Dead
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

Wayne E. Brickey
A Book of Commandments, and Doctrines, and Covenants—The Wisdom of the Doctrine
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

A. Lynn Scoresby
The Crisis of Unbelief: How to Ensure Faith and Testimony in Our Children
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

Bryan L. Sudweeks
Provident Living: Beginning Investing
151 Tanner Building (TNRB)—Monday, 1:50–4:05 p.m.

Matthew O. Richardson
Love and Intimacy: A Foundation to Every Type of Relationship
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

K. Douglas Bassett
Mercy and Forgiveness: A Book of Mormon View at Giving and Receiving Mercy
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

David A. Christensen
Hope versus Despair
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

Eric G. Stephan
Overworked and Overwhelmed: Use All Your Power
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 1:50–2:45 p.m.

Monday Classes
3:10–4:05 p.m.

John L. Hilton III
Why? Gospel Principles behind the Practices (Youth)
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Adam M. Miller
Holding to the Rod—Advice for Youth—Holiness to the Lord (Youth)
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

James Oneil Miner
Worthy Music Lasts Forever: Good Music Never Goes Out of Style!
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

J. Lynn Lyon
Physical Evidence at Carthage Jail and What It Reveals About the Assassinations of the Prophet Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Wayne E. Brickey
A Book of Commandments, and Doctrines, and Covenants—The Fellowship of the Covenants
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Clyde J. Williams
Why the Fall, the Atonement, and Agency?
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Matthew O. Richardson
Expressing Appropriate Affection: An Outcome of Love and a Means to Intimacy
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

K. Douglas Bassett
Mercy and Forgiveness: How to Cure the Unforgiving Heart
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

David A. Christensen
Hope Is a Gift of the Spirit
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Eric G. Stephan
Overworked and Overwhelmed: Walk the Peaceful Path
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)—Monday, 3:10–4:05 p.m.

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

8:30–9:25 a.m.

Clyde J. Williams
Powerful Teachings from the Doctrine and Covenants
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

T“The Vision”: The Kingdoms of Glory (D&C 76)
WThe Doctrine and Covenants and the Second Coming of Christ
Th“The Olive Leaf”: A Glorious Burst of Light (D&C 88)
FThe Doctrine and Covenants: A Pattern for Avoiding Deception

Celeste Elain Witt
Feed My Sheep: Speak More Effectively in Church
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TFind Your Message
WDevelop Your Message
ThOrganize Your Message
FDeliver Your Message

Ron L. Andersen
Abraham Lincoln—God’s Humble Instrument
377 Clyde Building (CB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TAbraham Lincoln Believed He Had a Calling from God
WAbraham Lincoln and the Early Mormon Church
ThAbraham Lincoln’s Wit and Wisdom
FAbraham Lincoln and the Restoration

Calvin R. Stephens
Seven Parables as Given in Matthew 13—How They Relate to Us Today
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TParable of the Sower
WParable of Wheat and Tares
ThParables of the Mustard Seed and of the Leaven
FParables of the Treasure Hid in the Field, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Net

Lawrence R. Flake
A Time to Laugh: The Place of Humor in the Church
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TA Sensible Sense of Humor: Humor from Leaders of the Church
WBe of Good Cheer—Humor from Church History
ThLighthearted, Not Light-Minded—Humor from Missionaries and Members
F“A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine” (Proverbs 17:22): Humor from Latter-day Saint Life

Continuing Legal Education Classes
214 Crabtree Building (CTB), 8:30–10:45 a.m.

TA View from the Bench—Consideration of How and Why a Lawyer Must Understand the Culture of Courts—From the Scopes Trial to Modern Courts and Judges (H. Vern Payne)
WAre Plaintiffs Ever Really Injured? A Defense Attorney’s Approach to Personal Injury Cases (Joseph J. Joyce)
ThTrash Talk: Understanding Recent Developments in Dormant Commerce Clause Jurisprudence (Michael S. Lee)
FEthics for Lawyers (Kevin G. Glade)

Mary Ellen Edmunds
Seasoned to Perfection
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Importance of True Worship
WThe Quest for Contentment
ThKeeping the Sabbath Day Wholly
F50 Ways to Stretch Time a Little Further

Dennis R. Deaton
Measuring Discipleship by the First Principles and Ordinances
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TFaith in the Lord Jesus Christ
WRepentance
ThBaptism and Gift of the Holy Ghost
FSeeking Gifts of the Spirit

Carrie M. Wrigley
Building Blocks to Emotional Wellness: Finding Strength, Peace, and Joy—Even in Troubled Times
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TMental Wellness: What It Is, How to Get It, and How to Keep It (No Matter What Hits You!)
WPhysical Wellness: Strategies for Keeping Your Brain (and Body) Healthy, Balanced, and Strong
ThSocial Wellness: Building Positive Connections That Can Lift Your Spirits, and Promote Health and Happiness
FSpiritual Wellness: A Sure Foundation and Refuge—Drawing on the Healing, Sustaining Power of the Savior

Daniel C. Peterson
Mormonism and the Ancient World: Four Case Studies
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TNephi, the Tree, and the Lost World of the Ancient Hebrews
W“Ye Are Gods”: Psalm 82 and John 10
ThMoses 7 and the Tears of God
FThe Mountain of the Lord’s House

Stephen F. Duncan
Subduing the Spirit of Contention
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TUnderstanding the Nature of Anger
WIdentifying Anger Triggers and Anger Signs
ThStrategies for Bridling Anger
FDefusing Other’s Anger and Emotion Coaching

Lynne Hilton Wilson
The Prophet Joseph Smith Explores the Roles of the Holy Spirit
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Prophet Joseph Smith’s Familial Interest in the Holy Spirit
WThe Prophet Joseph Smith’s Sacred Writings on the Holy Spirit
ThThe Prophet Joseph Smith on the Gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, and Healing
FThe Prophet Joseph Smith on Baptism by Fire and the Holy Spirit of Promise

K. Douglas Bassett
Finding Peace in a World of Conflict
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TOvercoming Fear with Faith
WOptimism for the Times in Which We Live
ThGratitude for the Times in Which We Live
FFinding Peace in a World of Conflict

Diane Bills Prince
Looking Heavenward: Spiritual Solutions for Challenging Times
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TEliminating Stress—Creating Peace and Joy in the Present Moment
WDaily Concerns—Replacing Fear with Faith
ThDeeper Relationships—Recognizing, Accepting, and Following the Spirit
FOvercoming Adversities—Embracing the Atonement, the Ultimate Gift of Love

V-Ann Ludlow
Developing Spirituality through Family Traditions
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Importance and Fun of Family Traditions
WFamily Traditions That Foster Righteousness
Th“Holiday” Traditions Can Result in “Holy-Day” Experiences—Birthday, Easter, and Thanksgiving Celebrations
F“Holiday” Traditions Can Result in “Holy-Day” Experiences—Christmas Observances

Thomas G. Chapman
Appearances of the Lord’s Second Coming
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Lord’s Appearance at Adam-ondi-Ahman
WThe Lord’s Appearance at the New Jerusalem
ThThe Lord’s Appearance at Jerusalem
FThe Lord’s Appearance to the World

Brad Wilcox
Using the Atonement to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Atonement: “After All We Can Do”
WWhat It Means to Be Redeemed
ThPerfection—However Long It Takes
FA Lesson in Marble—The Lord Can Remove Sin, Pain, and Guilt

Ryan K. Eggett
Powerful Parenting and Happy Families
445 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TWe Are a Happy Family! Laying the Foundation for Successful Family Life
WThe Family Fortress: Keeping Satan’s Influence Out of Your Home
ThDating: Teaching Youth the Prophetic Principles
FTrue Conversion: Ideas for Helping Your Children and Your Grandchildren Become Truly Converted

Steven C. Harper
Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants
446 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

THistorical and Literary Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants
WReal People and Situations
ThThe Law of Consecration in the Doctrine and Covenants
FExaltation Revelations

Barry J. Ewell
How to Effectively Preserve Your Family History in a Digital World
455 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TDigital Photography for the Family Historian
WHow to Conduct, Record, Edit, and Use Oral and Audiovisual Interviews
ThDigitally Preserving Your Family History
FSetting Up Your Home Family History Center

Byron R. Merrill
Insights from the Book of Mormon—The Saga Begins with a Family
456 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TIt Begins with a Family (1 Nephi 1–10)
WNephi’s Vision (1 Nephi 11–15)
ThNephi Teaches His Brothers (1 Nephi 16–22)
FThe Family Tradition Continues (2 Nephi 1–10)

Adam M. Miller
“Follow the Prophet, He Knows the Way” (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TFollow the Prophet
WLook to the Prophet and Live
ThProphet, Seer, Revelator, and President
FStand for Something—Stand for the Truth

Gaye Strathearn
The Unique Messages of the Four Gospels
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TIntroduction and the Gospel of Mark
WThe Gospel of Matthew
ThThe Gospel of Luke
FThe Gospel of John

Ted M. Bair
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Other Christians
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

T“Who Is the Lord?” (Exodus 5:2)
W“I Will Send Them Prophets and Apostles” (Luke 11:49)
Th“What Must I Do to Be Saved?” (Acts 16:30)
F“The Only True and Living Church” (D&C 1:30)

Margaret Pickard
Finding a Joyful Life after Divorce
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TKeys to Unlocking Happiness after Divorce
WMoving On and Letting Go
ThFinding Peace through Cooperative Coparenting
FGolden Keys for Children of Divorce

Paul R. Warner
The Pursuit of Happiness
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TUnderstanding Your Personality and Your Communication Style
WUnderstanding Your Emotional Health and Your Desire for Righteousness
ThUsing Faith and Love in the Difficult Times
FStriving for Sanctification

W. Dean Belnap
Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Mental Illness
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TUnderstanding Mental Problems
WHow the Brain Can Malfunction
ThThe Brain and Treatment of Mental Illness
FSpirituality and Brain Problems

Robert L. Millet
Becoming Wholly Converted and a Holy People
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

T“Ten Commandments” of a Healthy Spiritual Life, Part 1
W“Ten Commandments” of a Healthy Spiritual Life, Part 2
ThQuenching Our Spiritual Thirst
FMaking Room in Our Inn for Jesus

Donald W. Parry
Death and the Resurrection: Gifts from a Loving Father
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 a.m.

TThe Door of Death: A Blessing for Our Progression
WLife in the Spirit World: Prophetic Insights About the Place and the People
ThThe Thin Veil: Communications between Two Worlds
FThe Resurrection: Glorious Blessings for All Creation

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

9:50–10:45 a.m.

Clyde J. Williams
Doctrines of the Gospel
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TTools for Understanding Doctrine
WThe Doctrine of Premortal Life
ThUnderstanding the Doctrine of the Fall
FThe Doctrine of the Atonement

Richard O. Cowan
Timely Teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TFinding Answers to Your Questions from the Doctrine and Covenants
WProphets, Seers, and Revelators
ThContinuing Revelation: The Doctrine and Covenants Since 1900
FPrepare Ye for That Which Is to Come

Terrance D. Olson
Foundations of Marital Harmony
377 Clyde Building (CB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TWhy Marital Harmony Is Realistic
WExperiencing Marital Harmony: Our Starting Points
ThHow Marriage Refines Us
FStarting Right and Ending Well

Rick D. Hawks
Answers in Today’s Troubled World
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TMaking Sense of Our Cyber World
WRecovery from Pornography and Other Addictions
ThHope in the Depths of Depression
FA Reason to Smile: Personal Peace in Troubled Times

Lawrence R. Flake
Spiritual Experiences from the Lives of the Latter-day Prophets
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TInspirational Profiles of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff
WInspirational Profiles of Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Heber J. Grant, George Albert Smith
ThInspirational Profiles of David O. McKay, Joseph Fielding Smith, Harold B. Lee, Spencer W. Kimball
FInspirational Profiles of Ezra Taft Benson, Howard W. Hunter, Gordon B. Hinckley, Thomas S. Monson

Jack S. Marshall
Messages of Mercy in the Old Testament
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TMessages of Mercy: From Eden’s Garden to Joseph’s Egypt
WIsaiah: A Window through Which We See the Latter Days
ThMessages of Deliverance: From Pharaoh’s Egypt to Separating a Sea
FGod Is Merciful in the New and Old Testament

Dennis R. Deaton
Battling Satan’s Ploys in the Latter Days
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TMinding the Mind—the Battlefield of Mortality
WBattling the Fiery Darts of the Adversary
ThHabits, Addictions, and the Battle for Agency
FWinning the Battle over Materialism

Carrie M. Wrigley
“Male and Female Created He Them” (Genesis 1:27): Understanding, Honoring, and Bridging Gender Differences
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TChemistry: Creating Meaningful Connections between How His Brain Works and How Her Brain Works
WCommunication: Promoting Mutual Understanding through Her Way of Talking and His Way of Talking
ThCloseness: Building a Beautiful Relationship, Blending His Style of Bonding with Her Style of Bonding
FCompanionship: Man and Woman Working in Unity, Side by Side, Forever

Daniel C. Peterson
Apostasy and Restoration
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TAthens and Jerusalem: How Greek Thought Transformed Christianity
WHow the Creeds Eclipsed the Bible
ThHow the Ancient Church Councils Transformed the Christian Idea of God
FMormonism and the Trinity

Stephen F. Duncan
Marital Danger Signs and What to Do About Them
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TKeys to Avoiding Destructive Interaction Patterns—Handling Differences and Conflicts
WGospel Teachings That Protect Against Infidelity
ThKeeping Alive the Many Facets of Gospel Centered Marital Intimacy
FThe Long-Term Trajectory of Marriage—Avoiding Erosion and Entropy

D. Joel Richards and Alan M. Thatcher
Mormon Pioneers: Heroes, Lessons, and Locations along the Trail
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TTrails, Rails, and Sails: Who the Pioneers Were and How They Made Their Journey to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake
WTraveling along the Platte and Sweetwater Rivers
Th“For Some Must Push and Some Must Pull . . .”
FThe Rescuers, Brigham Young Express Riders, and Down and Backers

K. Douglas Bassett
Parent and Child Growing Together in Love
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TThe Reflection in the Mirror Is Not a Place to Gain a Sense of Self-Worth
WOur Children Are Also Children of God
ThGaining and Keeping the Holy Ghost in the Home
FThe Protective Hand of the Lord and Our Families

Kimball Benson
The Internet Toolbox for Keeping Families and Friends Connected
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TBecoming an Online “Friend”—Understanding the World of Online Social Networks
WThe Best of Blogs—Creating and Tracking Personal and Family Blogs
ThFamily Communication in an Instant—Instant Chat, Voice, and Video Communication Tools
FFamily Photos “To Go”—Creating and Sharing Quality Family Photos Online for Free

V-Ann Ludlow
Making the Most of Your Missionary’s Mission
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TThe Prepared Missionary—Seven Traits of a Successful Missionary
WSupport from Home, Part 1—The Long-Distance Companion
ThSupport from Home, Part 2—The Strength in Being Positive
FSupport from Home, Part 3—Sharing Your Missionary

Joseph W. Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry J. Patterson, Al Switzler
Be an Influencer: Principles for Changing Overwhelming Habits in Yourself and Others
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TSearching for Vital Behaviors: How Small Changes Can Lead to Great Improvement (Joseph W. Grenny)
WStop Talking and Start Teaching: Two Principles for Changing Hearts and Minds (Al Switzler)
ThSix Sources of Influence (Part 1): Six Reasons Some Habits Seem Impossible to Change (Kerry J. Patterson)
FSix Sources of Influence (Part 2): Six Ways to Make Change Inevitable (Ron McMillan)

Susan Easton Black
The Road to Bethlehem—The Birth of Jesus
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TThe Road to Bethlehem

Susan Easton Black
Joseph Smith, a Prophet of God
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

WThe Early Years
ThThe First Vision
FThe Martyrdom

Sherrie Mills Johnson
“The Truth Shall Make You Free” (John 8:32)
445 Martin Building (MARB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TWhat Is Truth?
WThe Truth about Pain—Is It Necessary or Unnecessary?
ThHow to Live in Truth
FThe Truth About Joy

Steven C. Harper
Joseph Smith’s First Vision
446 Martin Building (MARB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TSeeking and Assuming: Approaches to the First Vision
WThe Historical and Cultural Setting
ThThe Accounts
FTheological Content of the First Vision

Barry J. Ewell
Linking Generations: The Beginner’s Guide to Successful Family History Work
455 Martin Building (MARB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TBeginning Family History: Five Easy Steps to Getting Started
WIdentifying and Using Records, Part 1—Vital Records, U.S. Census, Religious Records, Land Records, Etc.
ThIdentifying and Using Records, Part 2 —Directories, Newspapers, Immigration and Naturalization Records, Etc.
FWhat Would a Judge Say About Your Evidence?

Byron R. Merrill
Insights from the Book of Mormon—Prophetic Warnings and Promises
456 Martin Building (MARB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TIsaiah in the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 11–24)
WNephi’s Vision of the Last Days (2 Nephi 25–33)
ThJacob as a “Watchman” (Jacob 1–7)
FHeeding the Holy Spirit (Enos–Words of Mormon)

David A. Christensen
Youth of Zion: Stand a Little Taller (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TGetting to Know Your Heavenly Father and Savior
WGetting to Know Yourself
ThGetting to Know Your Parents
F(see Stan Crippen’s class listed next)

Stan G. Crippen
How to Pass the Final Exam of Life (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

FHow to Pass the Final Exam of Life (Youth)

Gaye Strathearn
The Jerusalem Council and Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TThe Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
WPaul’s Journey to Athens (Acts 16–17)
ThPaul in Corinth (Acts 18)
FPaul’s Letters to the Thessalonians

Ted M. Bair
“In Thy Light Shall We See Light” (Psalm 36:9)
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TThe Light of Christ
WChrist and Physical Light
Th“When by His Light I Walked through Darkness” (Job 29:3): God’s Light in My Life
F“Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet, and a Light unto My Path” (Psalm 119:105): Light through Prophets and Scriptures

Margaret Pickard
Stepparenting: Family Ties That Bind Without Unraveling
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TRemarriage: Extending Family Ties
WStepparenting: Finding Joy in a Two-for-One Family
ThStepparenting: For the Love of Children
FCooperative Coparenting: Finding Peace with a Former Spouse after Remarriage

A. Lynn Scoresby
Three Forgotten Virtues—What They Are and How to Teach Them to Your Children
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TAchievement
WIntegrity
ThSexual Morality
F(see Robert J. Matthews class listed below)

Robert J. Matthews
The Glorious Dispensation of the Fulness of Times
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

FThe Glorious Dispensation of the Fulness of Times

Barbara Barrington Jones
The Confident You—Internal Peace and Happiness
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TCoping with Adversity through Prayer
WJoy in the Journey
ThThe Gift of Trials
FThe Gift of Happiness

Robert L. Millet
“Why Not Speak of the Atonement of Christ”? (Jacob 4:12)
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TWe Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ
WGethsemane and Golgotha
ThO to Grace How Great a Debtor
FMade Perfect in Christ

Donald W. Parry and Jay A. Parry
Symbols and Shadows: Unlocking a Deeper Understanding of the Atonement
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 9:50–10:45 a.m.

TPierced Bread and Blood: How Ancient and Modern Ordinances Testify of Christ
WFrom Noah’s Ark to Abigail’s Offering: Scriptural Stories That Testify of Christ
ThAlmonds, Scarlet, and Angel’s Food: Things That Bear Witness of Christ
FSon of God, Son of Man: A Life of Contradictions

TUESDAY DEVOTIONAL AND
WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY CLASSES
AUGUST 18–21, 2009

11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

President Boyd K. Packer
Devotional Address
Tuesday, August 18

Marriott Center (MC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Clyde J. Williams
Guiding Principles in a Troubled World
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WRecognizing and Receiving Revelation
ThThe Critical Need for and Power of Eternal Perspective
FKeys to Obtaining True Happiness

Richard O. Cowan
The House of the Lord
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WWhat We Can Learn from Ancient Temples
ThLatter-day Restoration of Temple Service: Kirtland and Nauvoo
FTemples to Dot the Earth

Bryan L. Sudweeks
Provident Living: Another Perspective on Wealth
377 Clyde Building (CB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WProvident Living: Another Perspective on Wealth
ThProvident Living: Budgeting and Organizing Your Finances
FProvident Living: Saving for Your Children’s Missions and Education

Connie E. Sokol
Declutter, Balance, and Beautify Your Life Spiritually, Physically, and Emotionally
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WLife Balance: Organize Yourselves, Your Home, and Every Needful Thing
ThPositive Parenting: Steps to Growing a Gospel-Centered Family
FBody and Soul: Feel Fit and Fabulous Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally

Lawrence R. Flake
Beyond the Veil
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WLife after Life—The Postmortal Spirit World
ThJoseph Smith’s Poetic Rewriting of the Vision of the Degrees of Glory (Section 76)
FA Positive Look at the Latter-day Saint Concept of Hell

Marvin A. Goldstein
The Gift and Power of Music
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WBeloved Hymns
ThThe Sacred Music of the Children’s Songbook
FMusic for Our Youth

Ronald E. Bartholomew
The Old and New Testament Brought to Life: Powerful Messages and Their Relevance to You
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

W“Things Too Wonderful for Me” to Understand (Job 42:3): Practical Applications from the Book of Job
ThPaul’s and James’ Teachings of Faith—The Work of Believing Based on Assurances: Hebrews 10–11 and James 1–2
FSignificant, Life-Changing Reasons for You and Your Children to Follow the Prophet: Lessons from the Ministries of Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 12–2 Kings 13)

Carrie M. Wrigley
Christ-Centered Healing from Depression and Low Self-Worth
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WChoosing Complete Healing, not Just Symptom Relief
ThSilencing the Negative Chatterbox Within
FOvercoming Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis

D. Morgan Davis Jr., Kristian S. Heal, Paul Y. Hoskisson
The Work of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute at BYU
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WBreaking News on Book of Mormon Scholarship from the Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies (Paul Y. Hoskisson)
ThThe Quest for Authenticity within Islam (D. Morgan Davis Jr.)
FExploring the Manuscript Treasures of the Vatican Library (Kristian S. Heal)

Kenneth L. Alford
Scripture Mastery
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WIntroduction to Scripture Mastery
ThScripture Mastery Activities
FMeaningful Scripture Mastery Games

Ellen Allred and Russell W. Bryant
Bringing BYU to You: Education Anytime, Anywhere, for Anyone
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WDiscover 600 Ways to Learn at Home: Taking Personal Enrichment, High School, and College Independent Study Courses to Enrich Your Life (Russell W. Bryant)
ThFinish at Home What You Started at BYU: Introducing the Bachelor of General Studies (Ellen Allred)
F(No Class on Friday)

Timothy W. Bothell
Helping Others Learn by the Holy Ghost
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WRaising Children to Learn by the Holy Ghost
ThHelping Prospective Members Feel and Recognize the Spirit (for Adults and Youth)
FReceiving the Holy Ghost in Your Life through the Ordinance of the Sacrament

Kimball Benson
Family Internet Essentials
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WGoogle It!—Tips and Techniques to Improve Web Searches
ThFamily Internet Essentials—A Discussion and Demonstration of Free Programs and Internet Tools for Families
FKeeping the Internet a Tool for Good and Not a Weapon of the Adversary—Using Filters, Establishing Family Rules, Etc.

John P. McLay
Love Is the Balm
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WWe Must Love God Above All Things
ThWe Must Love Others: Matthew 22:39–40
FJesus Christ Is the Perfect Exemplar of Love

Victor L. Ludlow
The Middle East: An LDS Scholar’s Perspective
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WThe Peoples, Lands, and Resources of the Middle East
ThDevelopments in the Middle East since AD 1830, Including LDS and BYU Activities
FProphetic Perspectives and Prophecies About the Middle East

President Boyd K. Packer
Campus Devotional
Tuesday Only
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

Susan Easton Black
Nauvoo the Beautiful
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WNauvoo—Past and Present
ThBaptisms for the Dead in Nauvoo (1840–1845)
FThe Female Relief Society of Nauvoo

Sherrie Mills Johnson
Messages in the Miracles of Jesus
445 Martin Building (MARB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WWater to Wine (John 2:1–11)
ThThe Sabbath Miracles
FThe Miracles in the Gospel of John

Wayne E. Brickey
3 Nephi and 4 Nephi: From Darkness to Light
446 Martin Building (MARB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WThe Bright Dawn of Repentance
ThThe Ministry of the Son of God
FCenturies of Light

Barry J. Ewell
Family Historians Cookbook: Recipes for Research Success
455 Martin Building (MARB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WIf Sherlock Holmes Were a Family Historian—Learning to Solve Mysteries in Family History
ThHow to Research the Tough Family History Questions
FAncestor Immigration and Migration: Keys to Unlocking Family History

Byron R. Merrill
Insights from the Book of Mormon—The Message of the Redemption—The Principle and the Practice
456 Martin Building (MARB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WBecoming Sons and Daughters of God (Mosiah 1–16)
ThGod Himself Shall Make an Atonement (Mosiah 9–17)
FApostasy and Faithfulness (Mosiah 26–Alma 5)

Stan G. Crippen
Making the Most of Me (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WFailing or Sailing through Life?
ThWhere Am I Going? Picking Life’s Good Roads
FHave a Question? Get an Answer! Scriptural Answers to Life’s Everyday Problems

Athletics at BYU
11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Single-Session Classes in
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WBYU Men’s Basketball (Terry A. Nashif)
ThAthletics at BYU (Thomas A. Holmoe)
F(No Class on Friday)

Jerry A. Wilson
Getting the Most Out of Your Study of the Scriptures
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WMarking Scriptures Is a Thinking and Organizational Skill
ThThe Language of the Scriptures Points Us to the Precepts and Principles
FTreasuring the Word: Asking Questions to Visualize Stories and Ponder Doctrines

Margaret Pickard
Parenting 101: Parenting with Love and Laughter
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WThe Power of Praise
ThTeaching Responsibility
FThe Power of Laughter

A. Lynn Scoresby
Creating an Invulnerable Marriage and Family
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WForming a More Perfect Marital Union
ThThe Crisis of Unbelief—How to Increase Our Children’s Faith and Testimony
F(see Randy L. Bott’s class listed below)

Randy L. Bott
Marriage—An Overview from an Eternal Perspective
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

FMarriage—An Overview from an Eternal Perspective

Barbara Barrington Jones
The Confident Woman—Outward Appearance
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WThe Gift of Humor
ThRefinement in Appearance
FThe Gift of Love

S. Michael Wilcox
The Majesty of Isaiah—Unlocking the Mystery
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WThe Essential Key—Letting in the Light of Understanding
ThThe Most Gentle of Gods—Isaiah’s Vision of the Savior
FThe Hope of Israel—The Young Lions and the Bride of the Last Days

Anita R. Canfield
“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” or Afraid (John 14:27)
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

WFor Such a Time as This
Th“A Perfect Brightness of Hope” (2 Nephi 31:20)
F“God Has Not Ceased to Be a God of Miracles” (Mormon 9:15)

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

12:30–1:25 p.m.

Thomas A. Wayment
Why We Sometimes Suffer: Some Scriptural Examples to Help Us through Trying Times
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Trial of Our Own Righteousness
WTrials as a Result of Our Own Decision Making
ThThe Divine Doctrine of Being Tried
FGod’s Purposes versus Satan’s Purposes in Trying Us

Jay A. Parry
World in Crisis: Prophetic Clues You Can’t Afford to Miss
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Age of “Me First” and the Ailing Economy
WIn Man We Trust: Forgetting Our God
ThFrom Pornography to Insipid TV to Technology Overload
FDays of Cold and Fainting Hearts

Mark E. Beecher
Teaching and Parenting with Greater Power
377 Clyde Building (CB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TCreating a Climate of Gospel Learning
WLet’s Try It: Applying Climate-Creating Principles to Practical Examples
ThFeeding Them the Gospel Well
FA Tool Box for Participation

Karen P. Bastow and Patricia Westaway
Square Foot Gardening: No Weeding, No Digging, No Tilling, No Kidding!
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TGetting Started with the Basics: Planning, Boxes, Aisles, Soil, and Grids
WGetting Started with the Basics: Care, Selecting Crops, Planting, Watering, and Harvesting
ThA Garden for All Seasons: Extending the Growing Period; Growing Up, Not Out; Protection; and Perennial Crops
FA Garden for All People: Family Gardening, Fun Garden Tips and Ideas, Special-Needs Gardening, and Humanitarian Gardening

Kenneth L. Higbee
Critical Keys to Mastering Your Memory
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TAttention: Now I Get It
WMeaning: Making Sense of It All
ThAssociation: That Reminds Me
FOrganization: Put It All Together

Continuing Legal Education Classes
214 Crabtree Building (CTB), 12:30–2:45 p.m.

TAn Economic Perspective on Damages (with Examples from Recent Litigation) (J R Kearl)
WStare Decisis in the U.S. Supreme Court (Thomas R. Lee)
ThFamily Law Update (D. Miles Holman)
FFundamentals of Immigration Law (Cynthia J. Lange)

Marvin A. Goldstein
Discovering the Divine Nature of Music
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TTestimonies Borne by the Gift of Music
WDedicating Talents to the Work of the Lord
ThEternal Feelings of Music in Praise of the Lord
FPerformance and Testimony

Ronald E. Bartholomew
Lessons from the Book of Mormon for Everyday Life
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

THelping to Recover the Lost and Rescue the Unreachable: The Examples of Teancum and Alma the Elder
WUnderstanding the Doctrine of Foreordination: How Our Past and Present Can Impact Our Future and Status in the Resurrection
ThUnderstanding and Teaching the Importance of Our Interactions and Interrelationship with the Holy Ghost: Helaman 4–6
FThe Relationship between Trials, Revelation, and the Liahona: Understanding How to Use Them, What They Are, and How They Fit into Trials

Gary B. and Joy Lundberg
Filling Your Heart and Home with the Irresistible Light of Christlike Love
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TCreating a Lasting Marriage Full of Fun, Laughter, and Spiritual Fulfillment, from Your Wedding Day to the End of Your Life
WDiscovering the Joy of Effective Communication: Bring Peace and Relief into All Family Relationships, Including In-laws
ThBoldly Teaching Your Children the Consequences of Immoral Behavior and the Blessings of Sexual Purity
FSetting Personal and Family Boundaries: How to Be Loving and Firm

Mark R. Ashurst-McGee, Karen Lynn Davidson, Ronald K. Esplin, Steven C. Harper, Robin S. Jensen, David J. Whittaker
The Joseph Smith Papers
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TUsing the Joseph Smith Papers (Ronald K. Esplin and Mark Ashurst-McGee)
WTwo Renegades Who Left a Legacy: John Whitmer and John Corrill (Karen Lynn Davidson and David Whittaker)
ThWhat the Book of Commandments and Revelations Teaches Us About Why the Revelations Were Given (Steven C. Harper)
FThe Revelations and Translations Series (Robin S. Jensen)

Kenneth L. Alford
Looking Back at the Utah War
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Utah War and the Eastern Press
WLDS Poetry and Songs during the Utah War
Th“Gentile” Poetry and Songs during the Utah War
FPersonalities and Lessons from the Utah War

Daryl V. Hoole
The Ultimate Career: The Art of Homemaking for Today
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TLittle Things That Can Make a Big Difference at Home—Right Now!
WConquering Four Enemies of Home Management
ThFamily Teamwork and the Work Ethic—Especially about Teens and Young Adults Living at Home
FIt’s Time for a Tune-up—Finding Joy, Peace, and Strength

Charles D. Knutson
Internet Parenting I: Raising Children in the Online Generation
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TWelcome to Internet Parenting: Now What Do I Do?!
WParenting Guidelines: Are We Losing Our Kids on the Information Superhighway?
ThSafe Online Social Networking?—Positives, Dangers, and Challenges
FCell Phone Safety: Digitally Tethered Teens and Other Modern Dilemmas

Single-Session Classes in
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TPersonal and Family Healthy Lifestyles—An LDS Perspective (William J. Vincent)
WNetworking for Hard Economic Times (Scott R. Greenhalgh)
ThPersonal and Family Healthy Lifestyles—An LDS Perspective (Repeat) (William J. Vincent)
FNetworking for Hard Economic Times (Repeat) (Scott R. Greenhalgh)

John P. McLay
Praying with Power, Purpose, and Patience
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThere Are Many Reasons Why We Must Pray
WThe Scriptures and the Spirit Teach Us What to Pray For
ThWe Must Pray in the Manner That the Lord Has Prescribed
FGod Hears and Answers Our Prayers

Joseph W. Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry J. Patterson, Al Switzler
Skills for Confronting Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

THow to Choose What to Confront and Whether You Should Confront It (Joseph W. Grenny)
WMaster My Stories—How to Gain Influence with Others by Influencing Your Own Emotions (Al Switzler)
ThHow to Handle the Hazardous Half-Minute—Three Skills for Starting a Difficult Conversation (Kerry J. Patterson)
FMake It Motivating—How to Influence Those Who Don’t Seem to Care About Your Concerns (Ron McMillan)

David A. Christensen
Becoming an Elect Lady
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TA Woman as a Person
WA Woman as a Wife
ThA Woman as a Mother
F(see Richard Neitzel Holzapfel’s class next)

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel
The Prophet Joseph Smith’s Last Charge to the Twelve (March 1844)
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

FThe Prophet Joseph Smith’s Last Charge to the Twelve (March 1844)

Hank R. Smith
Significant Scripture for Today’s Troubles—Helps for Marriages, Families, and Ourselves
445 Martin Building (MARB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TMotes, Beams, and Marriages
WLead, Guide, and Walk Beside—Help in Parenting
ThFruits of Faith—Confidence and Optimism
FThe Lord Knows Who I Am—Nurturing Your Relationship with God

Wayne E. Brickey
Steady in the Storm
446 Martin Building (MARB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

THarmony in a Day of Contention
WAvoid Serving the Wrong Master—Eliminate Anger from Your Life
ThA Survey of Dramatic Cases of Harmony in Scriptural History
FFaith Is the Cure

Barry J. Ewell
Learn the Tech to Trace Your Roots
455 Martin Building (MARB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TLearn the Tech to Trace Your Roots
WHow to Effectively Conduct Family History Research on the Internet
ThHow to Become a Successful Family Historian in Ten Easy Steps . . . Really!
FEffectively Tapping into Local and Regional Libraries and Historical Societies

Ronald J. Schwendiman
Everybody’s Surfing Now: The Church Online
456 Martin Building (MARB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TTools for Families
WTools for Teachers
ThWhat’s on the Horizon?
FHidden Treasures

Jeanette E. Geslison
Fun Recreational Folk Dances from around the World
270–278 Richards Building (RB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TIf You Can Walk, You Can Folk Dance
WFolk Dancing Is for Ages 1–100
ThLearn About Your World through Folk Dancing
FFamily, Friends, Fun, Folk Dancing

Jack S. Marshall
The Foolishness of Going “One on One” with the Devil (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Mind, Media, and Satan’s High-Tech Temptations
WSpiritual Adventurism—Avoiding the Risk of Sin Now, Pay Later
ThYou Didn’t Come to Earth to Gain a Testimony, but to Rediscover It
FThe Prophet Joseph Smith, Sacrificing for Truth—“I Shall Yet Die Innocent”

Glen T. Evans
Charity—Brings Conversion and Self Reliance in All Ages—Even in Uncertain Times
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TChurch Humanitarian Efforts Aiding Self-Reliance Today for Giver and Receiver
WService and Generosity Help Us Know God and Avoid Being Diverted in Uncertain Times
ThA Clearing House of Great Charitable Causes Anyone Can Explore and Do Today
FHeavenly Inheritances: How Family Giving Aids Spiritual Self-Reliance Now and Always

Jerry A. Wilson
The Powerful and Clarifying Doctrines of the Seven Lectures on Faith
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TWhat Faith Is and the Object on Which It Rests (God), and the Order by Which We Know There Is a God
WKnowing the Correct Characteristics and Attributes of God
ThSalvation Is Becoming Like God, Taking on His Nature
FKnowing Your Course in Life Is Acceptable to God—by Sacrifice

Leslie Probert
Food Storage A.S.A.P. (Amazingly Simple and Practical)
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TNew Guidelines; Simple Planning and Purchasing Ideas
WGrains—Simply Planned and Simply Delicious
ThBeans—Simply Planned and Simply Delicious
FWater Storage, Sanitation, and Fun Promoting Food Storage

Randy L. Bott
“In Thy Light Shall We See Light” (Psalm 36:9)
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Light of Divine Guidance—Principles for Today from the Ten Commandments
WPutting on an Armor of Light—A Vital Hope for Surviving the Latter Days
ThReceiving Light through Three Sources of Revelation
FFinding Light from Our Own “Sacred Grove”

Eric D. Huntsman
From Palm Sunday through Easter Morning: A Reflection on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus’ Last Week
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Rightful King Comes to Jerusalem
WThe Preparation of the Priest and the Sacrifice
ThRising with Healing in His Wings
FThe Death of the Lamb of God

S. Michael Wilcox
Enlightening Whole Nations—Discovering Great Truths and People from around the World
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TThe Perfectibility of Man—Optimism Is the Core of Religion
WThe Wisdom of the Tao—Secrets of the Contented Life
ThMastering the Mind and the Heart—The Path to Enlightenment
FNot a Total Apostasy—Great Lights in a Dark World

John F. Hall
The Calamitous Road to Nicea—How Christ’s Doctrine Was Compromised and Polluted among Early Christians
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 12:30–1:25 p.m.

TChristological Controversies of the Second Century Regarding the Nature and Mission of Christ
WTertullian, Origen, and the Trinitarian Debate of the Third Century—More Divisions among the Christians
ThThe Council of Nicea—A Compromise of Sorts
FDoctrines of the Restoration and the Early Christian Creeds

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

1:50–2:45 p.m.

Thomas A. Wayment
The Teachings of Jesus from a Teacher’s Perspective
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThe Sermon on the Mount
WMultilayered Teachings from the Greatest Teacher
ThTeachings on Real-Life Problems
FMaintaining Audience Attention—Engaging the Hearer

Jaren S. Hinckley
Making Sense of Classical Music: Becoming an Educated Listener
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TMaking Sense of Music from the Baroque Era—Fugues, French Overtures, and Oratorios
WMaking Sense of Music from the Classical Era—Symphonies, Concerti, and Chamber Music
ThMaking Sense of Music from the Romantic Era—Program Music, Rubato, and Lieder
FMaking Sense of Music from the Modern Era—Impressionism, Nationalism, and Minimalism

Mark E. Beecher
Sharing Hope from a Full Reservoir
377 Clyde Building (CB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TBecoming an Instrument in the Hands of the Lord
WHelping Others Hear the Lord’s Word: Using the Scriptures as We Counsel with Others
Th“I Have Something to Say . . .”—Addressing Difficult Issues with Others
FWaiting Is Okay: My Role When Growth in Others Requires Patience

Karen P. Bastow and Patricia Westaway
Provident Gardening—Becoming More Self-Sufficient through Growing Your Own Food
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TEdible Landscaping and Container Gardening
WA Bounteous Harvest—Gardening Tips and Hints
ThGardening Inside Out—Saving Seeds, Perennial Crops, Grow Lights for Indoors
FLaw of the Harvest—Enjoying Your Own Fresh Vegetables Year-Round

Victor L. Ludlow
The Scattering and Gathering of the House of Israel
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThe Scattering of Israel in Old Testament Times
WThe Scattering of Israel (Especially Judah) since New Testament Times
ThThe Priesthood Keys and Some Key Elements in the Gathering of Israel
FThe Prophecies, Signs, Promises, and Witnesses of the Gathering of Israel

Michael L. Ballam
Broadway—American Tradition
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TBeginnings to Show Boat, 1890–1927
WPorgy and Bess to South Pacific, 1930–1949
ThMy Fair Lady to West Side Story, 1950–1960
FFiddler on the Roof to Les Miserables, 1960–1997

David J. Ridges
The Plan of Salvation: The Great Plan of Happiness
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TPremortal Life, Intelligence, Spirit Birth, Progress in Premortality, War in Heaven, Creation, Fall
WThe Veil, Mortality, Atonement of Christ, Postmortal Spirit World, Signs of the Times
ThThe Second Coming, Millennium, Raising Young Children Who Died, Battle of Gog and Magog
FFinal Judgment, Outer Darkness, Three Degrees of Glory, Exaltation, Then What?

David A. Christensen
Becoming an Elect Man
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TA Man as a Person
WA Man as a Husband
ThA Man as a Father
F(See John G. Bytheway’s class listed next)

John G. Bytheway
Fathers: Presiding over Your Family in Love and Righteousness
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

FFathers: Presiding over Your Family in Love and Righteousness

Scott C. Marsh
More Money Than You’ll Ever Need—Discover the Happiest Income in America! Living an Abundant Life While Developing the Tools of “Eternal” Prosperity
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TMore Money Than You’ll Ever Need—Providently Securing Your “Happiest Income”—Targeting Your Point of Choice and Financial Independence
WThe Financial Path of Choice—Actualizing Your Financial Goals, Insights, and Creative Energy through the Smartest Choices You Can Make
ThMultimillion-Dollar Choices—Turning Major Personal Expenses through Great Personal Choices into Dramatic Future Financial Reserves
FProsperous Planning Partners—Financially Empowering Your Marriage and Family

Stan G. Crippen
Calming the Storms within and Progressing toward Happiness
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TKeys to a Rewarding Family Life
WHow to Stay Sane on the Road to Perfection
ThDealing with Hurt Feelings: A Process of Growth
FImproving Communication: Is What You Heard What I Meant to Say?

Nancy Murphy
Living after the Manner of Happiness: Life Lessons from the People of Nephi
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TFive Things Happy People Do
WIt’s Up to You: Making the Decision to Be Happy
ThJoy: The Object and Design of Our Existence
FLooking for Joy in All the Right Places

Charles D. Knutson
Internet Parenting II: Dangers in the Digital World
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TOnline Pornography: Protecting Ourselves and Our Families
WInternet Predators: Who's Watching Our Kids Online?
ThCyberbullying: Growing Up on the Digital Playground
FChatting and Messaging: Overly Connected in a Digital World

Dean E. Barley
Achieving Happiness: Sustainable Strategies to Increase Life Satisfaction
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TAchieving Happiness: What Does and What Doesn’t Work
WAchieving Happiness: Cultivating Optimism, Weeding Out Pessimism
ThAchieving Happiness: Increasing Life Satisfaction through “Flow,” Savoring, and Gratitude
FAchieving Happiness: Using Goals to Increase Life Satisfaction

Blair G. Van Dyke
To the Parents and Grandparents of College-Age Young Single Adults
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TCountering the Epidemic of Entitlement among Young Single Adults: A Scriptural View
WAnalysis of Paralysis: Recommendations to Foster Moving beyond “Hanging Out”
ThFacing Fears: Anticipating Parenthood through Eyes of Faith
FStrengthening the Family by Studying the Book of Revelation

Rand H. Packer
Significant Signs of the Last Days
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TSurviving Latter-Day Adversity and Calamity
WTemples at Jerusalem and at Jackson County, Missouri
ThAdam-ondi-Ahman and the Second Coming of Christ
FTemples of the Most High—Prelude to the Second Coming

Kevin Hinckley
Was It a Prompting, or Was It Just Me?
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TWhy We Pray: The Search for Answers
WWas It Prompting or Was It Just Me?
Th“Cast Not Away . . .” Thy Confidence: Avoiding the Second Guessing of Divine Guidance
FHelp from beyond the Veil

Christian B. and Lili D. Anderson
Marriage Works
445 Martin Building (MARB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThree Degrees of Marriage
WDealing with Hurt and Anger
ThSuccessfully Resisting the Marriage “Philosophies of Men”
F“Vive la Différence”—Synergy in Our Marriages and Families

Lora Beth Brown, Susan Fullmer, Diana McGuire, Nora Nyland
Food—“To Please the Eye and to Gladden the Heart” (D&C 59:18)
446 Martin Building (MARB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TWeighty Matters: Weight, Health, and Good Nutrition (Susan Fullmer)
WFighting Fat: Facts, Fads, and Fallacies (Diana McGuire)
ThFamily Meals and Home Cooking: Are They Relevant in Today’s World? (Lora Beth Brown)
FSo What’s for Dinner? Stocking a Healthy and Convenient Pantry (Nora Nyland)

Steven W. Anderson, Timothy G. Cross, Jim R. Greene
Strengthening the Family through Family History
455 Martin Building (MARB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TYouth and Family History: Making the Connection (Steven W. Anderson)
WFamily History 2.0: Wiki, Community, and Next-Generation Family History (Jim R. Greene)
Thnew.FamilySearch.org—Family Trees and the New Temple Submission Process (Timothy G. Cross)
FFamily History in 60 Minutes: Especially for Beginners (Steven W. Anderson)

Taylor Macdonald
The Mormon Colonies in Mexico
456 Martin Building (MARB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TEarly Mormon Settlement in Mexico
WThe Golden Age of the Mexican Colonies: 1890 to 1912
ThThe Mexican Revolution and the Mormon Exodus of 1912
FResettlement of Some of the Colonies, the Myths and Realities of Pancho Villa’s Activities in Relation to the Mormons, and the Colonies Today

Jeanette E. Geslison
Fun Recreational Folk Dances from around the World (Repeat)
270–278 Richards Building (RB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TIf You Can Walk, You Can Folk Dance (Repeat)
WFolk Dancing Is for Ages 1–100 (Repeat)
ThLearn About Your World through Folk Dancing (Repeat)
FFamily, Friends, Fun, Folk Dancing (Repeat)

Barbara Barrington Jones
A Teenage Survival Series (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TArise and Shine Forth
WBelieve in Yourself: God Has a Plan for Your Life
ThMaking Positive Changes
FBuilding a Lasting Relationship on Friendship

Brian G. Andre and Rebecca P. Douglas
You Were Born to Make a Difference: Powerful Lessons Learned While Serving the Destitute of India (Youth and Adults)
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TDeveloping the Healer’s Touch in Our Homes and in the World
WChange Yourself from the Inside Out!
ThSeeing God through Service
FBreak Out of the Comfort Zone!

Jerry A. Wilson
The Book of Moses: A Plain and Precious Part Restored
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TMoses 1: A Vision of God and an Encounter with Satan
WMoses 1 and 2: Creation of Worlds and This World
ThMoses 3: The Story of the Creation of Adam and Eve
FMoses 4: The Garden, the Fall, and the Plan of God

Clint Mortensen
Jesus, the Master Teacher: Modern-Day Teaching Ideas
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TChristlike Teaching as Parents
WChristlike Teaching as Teachers
ThChristlike Teaching as Leaders
FChristlike Teaching as Member Missionaries

Randal A. Wright
You Have a Mission to Perform on Earth: Discover It!
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TYou Were Sent to Earth to Perform a Special Mission
WDiscovering Your Unique Gifts, Talents, and Capabilities
ThYour Experiences in Life Help Prepare You for Your Life Mission
FGod Will Help You to Discover and Understand Your Purpose in Life

John C. Brailsford
Gaining Self-Mastery by Giving Ourselves to the Master
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThe Spirit Indeed Is Willing but the Flesh Is Weak: Understanding the Two Dimensions of the Human Soul
WAccording to the Will of the Flesh: How Our Agency Is Abused and Lost When We Give In to Human Weakness
ThLed by the Spirit of God: How Our Agency Is Nurtured and Restored When We Accept Divine Strength
FPartakers of the Divine Nature: The Outward Manifestations of the Pure Love of Christ within Us

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel
Joseph the Seer
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThe Early Years
WThe Church of Christ
ThVisions of the Father and the Son in Ohio
FThe Seer’s Ministry in Missouri and Illinois

C. Robert Line
The Infinite Atonement
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.

TThe Infinite Atonement
WGrace and Works: What Modern Prophets and Latter-Day Scriptures Teach Us
ThThe Interplay between Forgiveness and Lost Opportunities
FJustification and Sanctification

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

3:10–4:05 p.m.

David A. LeFevre
How We Got the Bible in English
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TThe Preservation and Transmission of Ancient Manuscripts
WEarly Efforts Toward an English Bible
ThThe King James Bible
FThe Bible in Today’s World

Steven A. Tersigni
Obesity, a Modern-Day Pandemic
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TObesity, the Problem Defined
WThe Physiology of Weight Loss
ThIt Does Matter What You Eat
FMedical Treatments of Obesity

John P. Livingstone and Marleen Williams
Matters of the Mind: Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Addiction, and Anger
377 Clyde Building (CB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TWhat’s Eating You—Understanding Eating Disorders (Marleen S. Williams)
WFirst Aid for Mental Health Emergencies (Marleen S. Williams)
ThUnderstanding the Nature of Addiction (John P. Livingstone)
FWhen Feelings Become Emotions: Managing Anger at Home (John P. Livingstone)

D. Kelly Ogden
Seeing the Light
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TMegasavants, the Veil, Bright Recollection, and Other Fascinations Involving the Brain
WThese Lands of Joseph—Missionary Work in the Americas
ThOptimism in Troubled Times—Gospel Assurances
FProving Christ—Witness and Evidences of Christ in the Scriptures

Victor L. Ludlow
The Essential Doctrines and Covenants of the Restoration
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TThe Fall, the Laws of Justice and Mercy, and the Atonement
WThe Plan of Progression: Choosing the Path to Happiness and Fulfillment
ThThe Essential Gospel Covenants of Salvation and Exaltation
FThe Helpful Priesthood Covenants of Blessing and Comfort

Continuing Legal Education Classes
214 Crabtree Building (CTB), 3:10–5:25 p.m.

TNo Class This Hour
W“Trademarks 101”: Trademark Law for Nonintellectual Property Lawyers (Barnard N. Madsen)
ThLegal Rights and Duties Affecting Language Minorities in Educational Settings in the United States (Scott E. Ferrin)
FNo Class This Hour

Michael L. Ballam
Music and the Mind
de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TMusic and the Mind
WMore Music and the Mind
ThThe 3 C’s: Community, Communication, and Creativity
FOpera by Children

David J. Ridges
The Doctrine and Covenants—A Treasury of What’s, Why’s, and How’s
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TWhat a Difference Correct Doctrine Can Make!
W“Points of Doctrine” and the Plan of Salvation
ThThe Savior’s Statement of His Purposes in Giving Us the Doctrine and Covenants—Gifts of the Spirit and Other “Gifts” That Assist Us to Live the Gospel
FDoctrinal Words and Phrases That Are “Worth a Thousand Words”

John G. Bytheway
Helping Your Husband Preside in Love and Righteousness
Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TInfluencing a Change of Heart without the Use of Criticism
WCommunication Skills Are No Substitute for Christlike Attributes
ThI Should, I Want to, but I Don’t Know How—Identifying Problems and Clarifying Expectations in Marriage
F“Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words”—The Power of Praise in Marriage

Scott C. Marsh
Million-Dollar Choices—Empowering a Lifetime of Maximum Personal Choice through Small, Insightful, Daily Choices
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TThe Science of Personal Prosperity and Spontaneous Accumulation—Empowering the Spontaneous Energy Source Created through the Natural Disciplines of Behavioral Intelligence, Financial Intelligence, and Spiritual Intelligence
WMillion-Dollar Choices / I.O.U.—Insightful, Objective, and User-Friendly Financial Information Resources—Creating Lifetime Financial “Resirvs” by Insightfully Managing Personal Expenses and Multiplying Resources through Great Choices
ThFive Critical Investment Insights—The Wisdom, Order, and Discipline of Multiplying Investment Portfolio Resources
FThe Spiritual Seeds of Prosperity—Maximizing Prosperity through the Dynamics of Scriptural and Prophetic Wisdom

Karen Lynn Davidson and Jeffrey N. Walker
Celebrating 50 Years of BYU Studies
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TAt Last: The Complete Poems of Eliza R. Snow (Karen Lynn Davidson)
WSing Along: The Hymns and Songs of Eliza R. Snow (Karen Lynn Davidson)
ThSolving the Puzzle of Mormon Land Rights in Missouri (Jeffrey N. Walker)
FShedding New Light on the Mormon Expulsion from Missouri (Jeffrey N. Walker)

Kathy Headlee Miner
Personal Peace in Troubled Times: Using Principles of the Gospel to Triumph Over Adversity
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TFinding Faith in Fearful Times, Building Faith through Service
WFinding Hope amidst Hardship—Lessons We Learn from Life’s Disasters
ThThe Power of Forgiveness to Bring Lasting Peace into Your Life
FThe Pure Love of Christ: Make Us One, That Our Burdens May Be Light

Charles D. Knutson
Internet Parenting III: Caution—Technology Crossing
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TJust a Game? When Virtual Reality Becomes Our Children’s Reality
WUnclogging My E-mail: Spam, Phishing Attacks, Netiquette
ThThe Dark Side of Software: Viruses, Worms, Adware, Spyware
FIdentity Theft: Why Would Anyone Want My Identity?

Dennis J. Packard
Great Cinema for Families
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TWhat Makes Great Cinema for Families?
WGreat Plots and Characters
ThGreat Themes and Filming
FDiscussing Great Cinema for Families

Katie Van Dyke
“A Little Child Shall Lead Them”: The Power of Children in the Lives of Mothers
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TThe Sweet Monotony of Motherhood: The Power within the Lives and Laughter of Children
WThe Indulgent Denial of Motherhood: The Power within the Worth and Nobility of Children
ThThe Exhilarating Exhaustion of Motherhood: The Power within Serving and Sacrificing for Children
FThe Normal Chaos of Motherhood: The Power within the Growth and Progression of Children

Rand H. Packer
Building Zion and a Zion People
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TReturn to Cumorah—The Miraculous Story of the Church’s Return to Her Birthplace
WEnoch’s Teachings and His Translated City
ThThe Zion Society, Us, and the Law of Consecration
FZion, the Pure in Heart, and the War against Pornography

Kevin Hinckley
Bounce Back and Return with Honor: Resilience amid Uncertain Times
Main Floor, Marriott Center (MC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TResilience and Posttraumatic Growth: Keeping a Steady Course in Life’s Stormy Waters
WAre We on the Same Page Yet? Keys to a More Resilient Marriage
ThRaising Resilient Children: Helping Them Learn to Bounce Back from Disappointment
FHurts, Habits, and Hang-ups: How the Church’s Addiction Recovery Program Provides a Blueprint for Healing, Whether We Have Addictions or Not

Christian B. and Lili D. Anderson
Safety in a Dangerous World
445 Martin Building (MARB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TSafety in Marriage
WSafety in Parenting
ThSafety in Friend, Family, and Business Relationships
FSafety in Personal Life Choices

Richard K. Scott
Celebrating a Celestial Marriage
446 Martin Building (MARB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TThe Patriarchal Order: An Equal Partnership
WCelestial Marriage Is a Process, Not an Event
ThForgiving Others Is Really a Gift You Give Yourself
FBe Not Offended (Not Even Angry)

Roger C. Flick
Spiritual Book of Remembrance: Reflecting the Light
455 Martin Building (MARB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TDefining a Spiritual Book of Remembrance
WPractical Suggestions for Preparing a Spiritual Book of Remembrance
ThSource Material for Preparing a Spiritual Book of Remembrance
FSharing the Light through a Spiritual Book of Remembrance

Kenneth R. Mays
Historical Accents and Images from Latter-day Saint History
456 Martin Building (MARB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

THistorical Information and Sites from the Doctrine and Covenants—A Visual Presentation
WUnderstanding the Doctrine and Covenants: “When Context Really Matters”
ThFaithful Women in Latter-day Saint History
FWhere Joseph Walked—A Visual Presentation of the Prophet’s Life

Scott L. Anderson
Today’s Stripling Youth (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TForeordained and Fantastic
WLoving Life
ThThe Truth Shall Make You Free
FThe Perfect Man

Brian G. Andre
Make Every Day a GREAT Day! (Youth)
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TWalk “HIS” Way! Gain Confidence and Strength by Always Remembering Jesus
WFun and Easy Ways to Share the Gospel
ThReach Out and Touch Someone! You Were Born to Make a Difference
FStand for Something! Be Fearless in Facing the Challenges of Life

Michael W. Allred
It’s Time for a Spiritual Tune-up
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TDid You Hear That? Feeling and Following the Promptings of the Spirit
WLighten Your Load: Learning to Forgive
ThJoseph Smith as a Teenager: A Model of Self-Worth
FThe Power of Truth: How to Resist, Regroup, and Respond to Overcome Temptation

Jeffery D. Nokes
The Importance of Literacy for Latter-day Saints
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TLiteracy in the Book of Mormon: The Noble Purpose of Reading and Writing
W“By Them Their Children Were Taught to Read and Write” (Moses 6:6)—What Every Parent Should Know and Helping Children Become Better Readers
ThReciprocal Teaching: Turning Family Scripture Reading into Family Scripture Study
FWhat Both Ancient Prophets and Modern Research Teach About Getting the Most from Our Reading and Study

Randal A. Wright
You Have a Mission to Perform on Earth: Enjoy It!
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TDiscover Ways to Feel Good About Yourself and Your Mission
WYou Are Here to Find Joy in Your Journey
ThLearn to Mess Less with Stress
FI’ll Be What You Want Me to Be

John C. Brailsford
Outward Manifestations of the Pure Love of Christ Within
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

T“The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love” (Galatians 5:22): Five Divine Elements of Human Nature
W“Every Thing Which Inviteth and Enticeth to Do Good” (Moroni 7:13): Nurturing Divine Attributes within Us
Th“See That All These Things Are Done in Wisdom and Order” (Mosiah 4:27): Mastering the Divine Attributes within Us
F“To Every Thing There Is a Season” (Eccl. 3:1): Manifestations of the Pure Love of Christ over Time

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel
The World of the Old Testament
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TFrom Manuscript to Publication
WThe Torah
ThThe Prophets
FThe Writings

C. Robert Line
“Receive the Holy Ghost”—Receiving, Keeping, and Using the Gift of the Holy Ghost
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.

TWhy You Need the Spirit in Your Life
WHow to Get the Spirit in Your Life
ThHelping Others Feel the Spirit in Their Lives
F“Growing in the Light”

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

4:30–5:25 p.m.

David A. LeFevre
The Book of Mormon: Discoveries and Evidences
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TLehi’s Journey through Arabia
WChiasmus, Hebraisms, and Feasts
ThWordprints, Ancient Names, and Ancient Texts
FGeography and Archaeology

Steven A. Tersigni
Manifestations of the Glory of God
W-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

T“The Glory of God Is Intelligence, or, in Other Words, Light and Truth” (D&C 93:36)
W“Whatsoever Is Truth Is Light, and Whatsoever Is Light Is Spirit” (D&C 84:45)
ThMan’s Path to Glory
F(No class on Friday)

Douglas E. Brinley
Elements of a Great Marriage
377 Clyde Building (CB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TReasons to Build a Great Marriage
WWhat Happily Married Couples Actually Do
ThTemple Marriage—What It Does for Us
FMarital Intimacy—Strengthening Marriage

Brad Petersen
Those Wonderful Grains
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TEnjoy the Good Life—Eat More Grains (Part 1)
WEnjoy the Good Life—Eat More Grains (Part 2)
ThTeaching Our Family Gospel Principles in the Kitchen and Other Helpful Hints
FCelebrating Life through the Foods We Eat

Kevin Hinckley
Rebellion—Fortifying Our Youth, Reclaiming Our Prodigals
2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TWhen Hearts Go Cold: The Nature of Rebellion
WSelf-Esteem vs. Divine Worth
ThGood Families/Rebellious Children: The Effect of Parenting Styles
FNow What Do I Do? Reaching Out to Our Adult Prodigals

Lynn D. Wardle
What's the Harm? Changes and Challenges in Family Law
Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TThe Best of Times, the Worst of Times: Recent Developments in Family Law
WWhat's the Harm? How Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage and Gay Parenting Harms Individuals, Families and Society
ThMarriage, Virtue, and the Foundation of American Constitutional Government
FThe Future for Families: Working Effectively to Make the World Better for Families

James Oneil Miner
Music Enriches Our Lives, Enlightens Our Minds, and Edifies Our Spirits
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TMusic Inspires Our Hearts and Enlightens Our Minds
WRejoicing in the Light of Music
ThMusic Draws Us into the Light of Christ
FMusic Brings Light and Knowledge to Our Life

Ronald J. Hammond
Healing Deeply Wounded Families: The Atonement Is Greater Than the Shame
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TBe Not Afraid
WLet Christ Heal Your Shame
ThThe Majesty of Grace
FHealing Your Family from Within

Eric G. Stephan
To Lead as Jesus Led
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TJesus Christ: Model of Divine Leadership—Rediscovering the Man from Galilee as “the Perfect Leader”
W“Come, Follow Me”—Inspiring, Encouraging, and Involving Others
ThStrengthen Yourself—Principles of Daily Self-Renewal
FAchieving the Challenge of Perfect Leadership at Home, Church, and Work

Ronald K. Gubler
“Be of Good Cheer, for I Will Lead You Along” (D&C 78:18) (Youth and Adults)
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TI Have a Plan for You—Do You Trust Me?
WLearning to Recognize the Hand of the Lord in Our Lives—Have You Seen Him?
Th“I Will Not Leave You Comfortless: I Will Come to You” (John 14:18)
FIf You Want God to Guide Your Footsteps, You Must Move Your Feet

Gracia N. Jones
Celebrating the Dawn—A Descendant of the Prophet Joseph Smith Rejoices in the Restoration of All Things in the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TPromises Made to the Prophet Joseph Smith Regarding His Family Are Fulfilled after a Long Wait
WUndaunted, Affectionate Emma—Her Enduring Contributions in Tribulation
ThEmma’s Garden: A Story of Sorrow and Devotion
FWays and Means of Breaking Down Walls of Prejudice in Family Relationships—A Practical Approach That Reaches beyond Formal Family Reunions

S. Kent Brown, Richard D. Draper, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Gaye Strathearn, Sterling G. Van Wagenen
Messiah: Behold the Lamb of God—A “Look Behind the Scenes” of a Forthcoming BYU Maxwell Institute and BYU Broadcasting Documentary
Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB), 4:30–6:45 p.m.

TPremortal Savior: Christ as Creator and God of the Old Testament—Preview of Episode 1
WBirth: Prophecies and History of Jesus’ Birth and Youth—Preview of Episode 2
ThAuthority: The Divine Empowering of John and Jesus—Preview of Episode 3
FBehind the Scenes Clips and Discussion of Other Episodes

Vickey Pahnke Taylor
Christlike Principles and Coping Mechanisms When Life Isn’t “Perfect”
445 Martin Building (MARB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TFinding Increased Faith When Our Children Misplace Theirs
WCelebrating Humor: Effectively Increasing Our Joy—Even When It Seems Impossible
ThControlling Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions in a More Christlike Way
F“Be of Good Cheer” Believing It and Living It

Marie C. Ricks
Home Organization: The Better Way to Live
446 Martin Building (MARB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TKitchen Organization: Help Your Kitchen Help You
WFood Management: The Master Menu, Grocery Lists, Shopping, and Food Preparation for Better Meals
ThOrganizing for Regular Housework
FOrganizing for the Bigger Household Jobs

Taylor Macdonald
Writing Personal and Family Histories
455 Martin Building (MARB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TThe Grandeur of Ordinary Lives
WResearching Personal and Family Histories
ThOrganizing Material Gathered in Research
FWriting, Editing, and Producing Your Family History

Rebecca P. Douglas
Four Great Keys from Alma 5 to Draw Us Closer to God
456 Martin Building (MARB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

THow Do I Receive His Image in My Countenance?
WExperiencing the Mighty Change of Heart
ThHow Do I Sing the Song of Redeeming Love?
FMaterialism, a Hidden Cancer That Destroys Spirituality

John G. Bytheway
The Way to Be Happy Is to Live Righteously (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TWarriors: Lessons from the War Chapters in the Book of Mormon
WThe Best Three Hours of the Week: Getting the Most from Your Sunday Meetings
Th“No-Brainers”: Five Hard Decisions That the Gospel Makes Easy
F“Where Can I Turn for Peace?” Five Scriptures That Will Help You Deal with Trials, Temptations, and Tragedies

Anthony R. Sweat
I’m Not Perfect . . . Can I Still Go to Heaven? (Youth)
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

T“Line by Line” Progression vs. the Perfectionism Problem
WThe Degrees of Glory and Qualifying for the Celestial Kingdom
ThAmazing Grace—The Savior’s Perfect Atonement
FHope in Jesus Now and at the Final Judgment

Michael W. Allred
Parenting: Increasing Your Ability in Your Solemn Responsibility
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TParenting Like the Prophets: A Review of Statements on Parenting from the Presidents of the Church
WShame, Guilt, and Godly Sorrow: Understanding Their Effect or Purpose
ThPreparing Our Children for a Functional Marriage by the Way We Function
FCurrent Teen Trends of Which Parents Should Be Aware

Alice Osborne
Save More and Spend Less: Living Frugally with Style and Flair
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TStretching the Grocery Dollar—An Avenue to Food Storage and Extra Money!
WStretching the Clothing Dollar—More Dash for Less Cash!
ThSpend Little to Nothing on Home Décor—Use What You Already Have!
FSpend Less for Christmas and Other Special Days—Plan Ahead and Get Creative!

Randal A. Wright
You Have a Mission to Perform on Earth: Achieve It!
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TRecognize and Overcome the Weaknesses That Are Holding You Back
WAcquiring the Self-Discipline Required to Succeed
ThSetting Life Goals Based upon Your Errand from the Lord
FLearning the Lessons That Will Be Needed to Accomplish Your Mission

James J. Jones
Choosing Heavenly Father’s Parenting Principles over Lucifer’s Opposing Methods
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TUsing Heavenly Father’s Plan of Freedom to Choose while Avoiding Lucifer’s Methods of Intimidation and Anger
WChoosing Love and Harmony in the Home, not Criticism, Quarreling, or Arguing
ThChoosing Love and Harmony in the Home by Allowing Our Children to Face the Consequences of Their Decisions
FThe Blessings Children Receive from Work, Struggle, and Sweat and the Consequences If They Don’t

Merrilee A. Boyack
Things We Learn on the Way to Our Personal Battlefronts
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TYou’re STRONGER Than You Think You Are
WLiving in the Latter Days and Battling the Adversary
ThStanding Up in a Sit-Down World
FFinding Tranquility—Even in the Midst of Turmoil

John F. Hall
Rome and the New Testament
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 4:30–5:25 p.m.

TRender unto Caesar: Rome and the New Testament
WThe Jewish Revolt Against Rome
ThJews and the Roman Empire
FRome’s Adoption and Adaption of Christianity

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

5:50–6:45 p.m.

David A. LeFevre
The Faith and Power of Four Old Testament Prophets
W-111 Benson Building (BNSN), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TElijah—Persistence in Opposition
WIsaiah—Reflections on Our Day
ThJeremiah—Faithfulness amidst Persecution
FDaniel—God’s Hand in the Affairs of Man

Douglas E. Brinley
Best Ways to Improve Marital Satisfaction
377 Clyde Building (CB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TGospel Solutions or Secular Scholarship?
WGospel Principles Are the Most Powerful Therapy!
ThAdjusting to Each Other over the Life Cycle
FMarriage Enhancement Practices

Brad Petersen
Those Wonderful Grains—Cooking Demonstration
2254 Conference Center (CONF), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TBreakfast, the Most Important Meal of the Day—Cooking Demonstration
WThe Art of "Sneak Nutrition"—Cooking Demonstration
ThThe Art of Breads and Whole-Grain Foods—Cooking Demonstration
FMaking Foods Fun—Cooking Demonstration

H. Wallace Goddard
Personal Development Using the Lord’s Sure Principles
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TThe Battle for Faith: The Natural Man at War with the Man of Christ
WRepentance and the Heavenly Gift of Hope
ThThe Lord’s Program of Gifts
FThe Gift of the Holy Ghost: Renewed by Heavenly Power

Rita R. Wright
Creations of Light: Masterpieces of the Visual Arts
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

T“Let There Be Light”: Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling
WInto the Light: Scenes of Personal Conversion—Carl Bloch’s Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda and Caravaggio’s The Incredulity of Saint Thomas and The Conversion of Saint Paul
ThLight of the Restoration: Minerva Teichert’s First Vision and Book of Mormon Paintings
FBeholding the Light: Artistic Interpretations of the Savior’s Life and Ministry

Stephen D. Ricks
The Dead Sea Scrolls: What They Are, What They Mean
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TThe Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Translation
WThe Dead Sea Scrolls: The Unique Documents
ThThe Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
FThe Dead Sea Scrolls and Latter-day Saint Scripture

Benjamin J. Knowlton
General Conference: Taking It Personally
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TSome Specific Assignments, Answers, and Scriptures from Recent General Conferences
WIf It’s On the Prophet’s Mind, It Matters
ThOft-Repeated Messages and Themes of the Most Recent General Conferences
FLearning from the Lives of the Modern-Day Apostles

Don L. Milne
Ten Steps for Debt Elimination and Financial Peace
445 Martin Building (MARB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TBoss Your Money Around: More Savings and Less Debt
WTeaching Your Children Good Lifetime Money Habits
ThBoss Your Money Around: More Savings and Less Debt (Repeat)
FTeaching Your Children Good Lifetime Money Habits (Repeat)

Lawrence D. Stevenson
Finding Funding for College: Getting Someone Else to Pay
446 Martin Building (MARB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TFunding through Grants, Loans, Work Study Programs, and Jobs
WFind Scholarships through the Internet, Schools, and Other Sources
ThFinding Funding for Graduate School
FHow to Prepare Reusable Materials That “Wow” Funding Sources

Kelly R. Summers
Genealogy and Family History for Beginners
455 Martin Building (MARB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TBeginning Basics—Gathering and Recording What I Know
WLooking for Clues—Is Anyone Else Looking for My Ancestor?
ThWhat’s Missing?—A Look at Vital and Church Records
FKey Records in Family History Research

David J. Ridges
Isaiah in the Bible Verse by Verse
456 Martin Building (MARB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TDetailed Study of Isaiah, Chapters 41 and 42—The Absurdity of Idols; Covenant Israel Will Be Strengthened by the Lord; Gathering of Israel; the Enemies of God’s People Will Ultimately Perish; Etc.
WDetailed Study of Isaiah, Chapters 43 and 44—Jesus Is the Jehovah of the Old Testament; More About the Gathering of Israel in the Last Days; We Are Witnesses of Christ; Sins Can Be Blotted Out Completely by the Atonement
ThDetailed Study of Isaiah, Chapters 45, 46, 47—Isaiah’s Prophecy That Cyrus Will Free Israel; the Foolishness of Claiming That There Is No God; There Is No Comparison between the True God and Man’s Substitutes for Him; Etc.
FDetailed Study of Isaiah, Chapters 48 and 49—Baptism Was Practiced in Old Testament Times; Prophecies and Their Fulfillment Bear Witness of God; the Furnace of Affliction Can Purify Us; Etc.

Betsy and Karson B. Denney
Ballroom Dancing for Teens (Youth)
270–278 Richards Building (RB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TCha-cha
WWaltz
ThWest Coast Swing
FSalsa

John G. Bytheway and Brad Wilcox
Like a Lighthouse: Being an Example of Jesus Christ (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TDates without Pits
WRaising Ourselves to the Bar
Th“Let No Man Despise Thy Youth” (1 Timothy 4:12)
FWeed Your Spirit, Grow Your Testimony

John L. Hilton III and Anthony R. Sweat
WHY? How to Teach Youth the Principles behind the Practices (Adults)
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

T“WHY’S?” and Dating
W“WHY’S?” and Our Physical Bodies
Th“WHY’S?” and Media
F“WHY’S?” and Personal Worship

Kevin R. Miller
Increasing Personal Effectiveness: Living Happier, More Productive Lives
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TStress OUT: Managing Stress in a Busy Life
WJoy IN: The Art of Finding Joy in Everyday Life
ThBorn Free: Managing Personal Time
FLiving a Balanced Life

Onward Alone: Women and the Mormon Battalion (a BYU Modern Dance Film Production)
251 Tanner Building (TNRB), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

T–F  Onward Alone: Women and the Mormon Battalion (a BYU Modern Dance Film Production)

Patrick D. Degn
Foundational Perspective in the Latter Days
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

T“Partakers of the Divine Nature” (2 Peter 1:4): A Journey of Discovery
WJacob 5: An Allegory for All Time
ThThe War Chapters: A Message for the Latter Days
FHelaman–3 Nephi: A Shadow of Things to Come

James J. Jones
Parenting Principles Revealed to Modern-Day Prophets and in Modern-Day Scriptures
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

T“My Sheep Know My Voice”: The Great Power of the Temple Sealing: Believing and Exercising Faith in the Promises Made to the Faithful
WDiscerning between Heavenly Father’s Plan of Sacrifice and Christlike Service, and Lucifer’s Plan of Codependency and Rescuing
ThHow Many Gospel Parenting Principles Are There? Let’s Discuss 50 or So
FThe Proper Use of Gospel-Centered Parenting Principles—What Is Always the Issue?

Scott L. Anderson
Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TThe Process of Personal Progression
WProphetic Priorities—Watch and Be Ready
ThA Perfect Brightness of Hope
FReceive My Servants and Receive Me (Doctrine and Covenants 84:36)

John F. Hall
New Voices from the Dust: Ancient Writings Corroborate the Prophetic Teaching of Joseph Smith
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 5:50–6:45 p.m.

TPatriarchs, Priesthood, and the Pearl of Great Price
WAbraham in Egypt: Evidences of Archaeology and Ancient Manuscripts
ThNew Evidences of the Apostasy of Early Christianity
FRecent Discoveries of Plates and Manuscripts as Evidence of Joseph Smith’s Teachings about the Corruption of the Original Biblical Texts

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

7:10–8:05 p.m.

John W. Welch
Fireside Sponsored by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Tuesday Only)
(Education Week participants and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend.)
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

H. Wallace Goddard
Bringing Up Our Children in Light and Truth
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TLooking on Children with Compassion
WBring Them Up in Light
ThBring Them Up in Truth
FPositive Parenting

Chad M. Orton
The Prophet Joseph Smith and the Restoration in the Context of the Time
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TThe Man: The Prophet Joseph Smith
WThe Place: America in the Early 1800s
ThThe Time: An Era of Reform
FThe Prophet Joseph Smith as the Most Influential 19th-Century American

Mark D. Ogletree
Improve Your Marriage This Week
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TMonday Is Commitment; Tuesday Is Prayer and Gospel Principles
WWednesday Is Time Together; Thursday Is Showering with Positives
ThFriday Is Establishing Rituals of Connection; Saturday Is Meeting the Needs of Your Spouse
FSunday Is Service

Robert K. McIntosh
The Church in India: A Modern Miracle
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

T“God Is Mindful of Every People, Whatsoever Land They May Be In” (Alma 26:37)—Overview of Where the Church Is Established in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
W“Out of Small Things Proceedeth That Which Is Great” (D&C 64:33)—Overview of the History of the Church in India
Th“Sacrifice Brings Forth the Blessings of Heaven” (Hymns no.27)—Indian Saints and the Sacrifices They Have Made
F“They Were . . . Young . . . and They Were Exceedingly Valiant for Courage” (Alma 53:20)—Examples of Youth in India and How They Are Serving

Ronald R. Millburn
The Infinite Atonement
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TAn Old Testament Perspective
WA New Testament Perspective
ThA Book of Mormon Perspective
FA Doctrine and Covenants Perspective

Scott A. Robley
Get Dressed for Eternal Life
445 Martin Building (MARB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TPut on the Whole Armor of God
WPut on the Garment of Praise—Lifting and Strengthening Others
ThBe Clothed with Humility
FClothe Yourselves in the Bond of Charity

Lawrence D. Stevenson
Getting a Job in Difficult Times
446 Martin Building (MARB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TRegain Your Professional Identity: Focus on What You Want
WUse the Most Effective Means to Find Great Job Leads
ThConvincing Decision Makers That You’re the Best Applicant
FEffective Follow-up and Salary Negotiation Techniques

Kelly R. Summers
U.S. Genealogy Research
455 Martin Building (MARB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TBasic Methodology for U.S. Research
WFinding Clues about Your Ancestors in Census Records
ThThe Where, What, and When of Vital Records
FBring Your Ancestors to Life—A Look at County Histories, Biographical Sketches, and Newspapers

Garth L. Allred
Unlocking the Healing Powers of Faith
456 Martin Building (MARB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TUnlocking the Healing Powers by Exercising Faith in Christ
WFaith in Your Own Divine Nature
ThUnlocking the Healing Powers of Faith—Faith as the Ultimate Therapy
FAnticipating the Miracle— Faith as the Ultimate Therapy

Betsy and Karson B. Denney
Ballroom Dancing
270–278 Richards Building (RB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TCha-cha
WWaltz
ThWest Coast Swing
FSalsa

Vickey Pahnke Taylor and Brad Wilcox
The Sensational Standard Works (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

THow the Bible Came to Be
WThe Book of Mormon Speaks to Our Day
ThThe Doctrine and Covenants—Today's News Today
FThe Pearl of Great Price is Priceless

John L. Hilton III
The Book of Mormon Will Change Your Life (Youth)
250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TThe Book of Mormon Will Change Your Life
WBorn of God
ThImproving Your Study of the Book of Mormon
FThe Book of Mormon Exposes the Enemies of Christ

Kevin R. Miller
Of One Heart and Mind: The Art of Effective Communication
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TEffective Communication: What Is Your Style?
WBetween Brothers and Sisters: Tips and Tools for Communicating with the Other Gender by Clueing In to Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Cultural Differences
ThBetween Brothers and Sisters: Tips and Tools for Communicating with the Other Gender by Clueing In to Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Patterns
FKeep Conflict from Becoming Contention

Patrick D. Degn
Models of Faith: From Weakness to Strength
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TFaith unto Salvation
WEnoch: Faith That Defeats Giants (Moses 6–7)
ThGideon: Faith against Overwhelming Odds (Judges 6–8)
FJonathan: Faith That Stands Alone (1 Samuel 14)

Ted L. Gibbons
Nowhere Else to Go: Divine Qualities of Christ That Draw Us to Him
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

T“With God, All Things Are Possible” (Matthew 19:26)
WBelieve in His Awareness and His Empathy
ThBelieve in His Love
FBelieve in His Power

Richard D. Draper
The Savior’s Prophecies on the Mount of Olives
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TBackground to the Olivet Prophecy
WThe Lord’s Overview of the Destiny of the Early Church
ThThe Lord’s Overview of the History of the Jews
FThe Lord’s Overview of History of the Last Days

Marie C. Ricks
Home Organization: The Better Way to Live (Part 2)
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 7:10–8:05 p.m.

TCoping With Clutter
WSeven Days to Better Organization
ThOrganizing Closets and Cupboards
FMaximizing Your Time Management Skills: Using Lists for Repetitive Events, Handling Trivia with Finesse, and Effective Filing Systems

Tuesday–Friday Classes
August 18–21, 2009

8:30–9:25 p.m.

H. Wallace Goddard
Inviting Heaven into Your Marriage
1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

THigher Than Commitment: The Power of Covenants
W“Love One Another; as I Have Loved You” (John 13:34–35)
ThLooking On Your Spouse with Compassion
FPutting Off the Natural Man: Turning Challenges into Blessings

Chad M. Orton
Getting to Know the Real Brigham Young
2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TBrigham Young as Religious Seeker and Devoted Disciple
WBrigham Young as Prophet and Leader
ThThe Lesser-Known Contributions of Brigham Young
FA Man of God and a Good Kind Father

Mark D. Ogletree
Rise Up and Be the Parents You Want to Be!
3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Current Generation, Helicopter Parents, and Teenage Retirement
WI Can Do Hard Things
ThParenting Styles: We Reap What We Sow
FKeys to Raising Strong, Rock-Solid Children

Robert K. McIntosh
Tapping into the Power of the Scriptures
B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

T“My Soul Delighteth in the . . .“Scriptures (2 Nephi 4:16)
W“Seek Learning, Even by Study and Also by Faith” (D&C 88:118)
Th“I Did Liken All Scriptures unto Us” (1 Nephi 19:23)
F“Whether by Mine Own Voice or by the Voice of My Servants, It Is the Same” (D&C 1:38)

Ronald R. Millburn
The Sermon on the Mount: Blueprint for a Happy Life
B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Beatitudes and Discipleship (Matthew 5:1–16)
WThe Law of Moses vs. the Law of Christ (Matthew 5:17–48)
ThSeeking and Receiving God’s Approval (Matthew 6)
FSeeing Clearly, Teaching Wisely, Doing the Father’s Will (Matthew 7)

Scott A. Robley
Teaching Youth—Principles of Power
445 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Power of Media
WThe Power of Music
ThThe Power of Morality
FThe Power of the Cell Phone

Lawrence D. Stevenson
Six Perfecting Principles That Bring Us unto Christ: President Spencer W. Kimball’s “Gospel in Action”
446 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TCombining the Six Perfecting Principles to Become Perfect as Christ is Perfect
WLetting Love Be the Motivating Principle, and Stewardship the Defining Principle of Perfection
ThMaking Self-Reliance the Driving Principle, and Work the Ruling Principle of Perfection
FEnnobling Our Perfections through Service and Consecration

Kelly R. Summers
Family History—Family Records, Descendancy Research, Preservation, Fun and Games
455 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TKeeping Sacred Family Records
WMy Genealogy Is All Done; What Can I Do? A Look at Descendancy Research
ThPreserving and Sharing Family History
FFamily History Fun and Games

Garth L. Allred
The Gospel through the Ages
456 Martin Building (MARB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Gospel through the Ages
WEvidences of the Great Apostasy
ThThrough Christ’s Life and Mission the Fulness of the Gospel Was Again Restored
FThe Dispensation of the Fulness of Times

Betsy and Karson B. Denney
Ballroom Dancing for Adults
270–278 Richards Building (RB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TFox-trot
WWest Coast Swing
ThCha-cha
FWaltz

Michael W. Allred
Improving Relationships: From Parents to Peers (Youth)
East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

THelping Your Parents Succeed in Today’s Wacky World
WThe Eight Values: An Inspired Pattern for Building Your Inner Self
ThUBU and I’ll Be Me: Overcoming Pressure
FBeyond Texting: Improving Communication in Our Families

Kevin R. Miller
ParentLeaders: The Art of Leading Your Families in the 21st Century
151 Tanner Building (TNRB), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TAre You a ParentLeader or a ParentManager?
WIgniting the Power of Family-Smart Goal Setting: Specific, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, and Time-Bound
ThLeading and Building Family Relationships
FEmpowering Family Communication

Patrick D. Degn
Models of the Messiah: Drawing Closer to the Savior
3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TWe Three Kings: Mosiah I, Benjamin, Mosiah II
WTemples as Types: Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple, Heavenly Temple
ThAscending the Mountain: Bountiful, Zerin, and Sinai
FSanctuaries in the Storm: Noah’s Ark and Jared’s Barge

Ted L. Gibbons
Protecting the Home and Saving the Family: Lessons from Moroni’s Letter to Pahoran (Alma 60) That Can Bless Our Homes and Our Families
3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TKeep It Clean
WDon’t Sit around on Your Thrones While Satan Attacks
ThIdentify and Defeat the Cause of Your Problems
FUse the Means the Lord Has Provided

Richard D. Draper
The Book of Revelation and the Latter-day Saints
Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Message to the Eight Churches: A Forewarning
WThe Opening of the Sixth and Seventh Seals: The Time for Preparation
ThThe Work of the Great Whore: The Spiritual War in the Last Days
FA New Heaven and a New Earth: The Lord’s Triumph

John L. Hilton III
Making Your Scripture Study More Meaningful
Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC), 8:30–9:25 p.m.

TThe Importance of Scripture Study
WKeys to Successful Scripture Study
Th“Look for” Truths as You Study
F“Liken” the Scriptures to Your Life