Joseph Smith in Mormon History and Historiography

Joseph Smith in Mormon History and Historiography
Exploring the life and thought of Joseph Smith and crucial moments in Mormon history through primary source documents and subsequent historiography.
HIST
375
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtContact Department
 ProgramsContaining HIST 375
Course Outcomes

Historical Knowledge of Joseph Smith

Students will be able to summarize and assess key aspects of the historiography of Joseph Smith.

Critical Analysis

Using their knowledge of both secondary and primary sources, students will be able to critique competing interpretations of Joseph Smith's life.

Effective Communication

Students will enhance their verbal communication skills through participation in class discussion.

Research Literature

Students will be able to contextualize and explain primary source documents relating to Joseph Smith.