Emerson Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 For any of you in the Utah area who have any interest in LDS history, this is a can't miss event. I've been to a lot of Mormon Studies conferences, but I can say without equivocation that this is the most packed one-day symposium I have seen. What makes it great is its blend of top scholars from the past generation of Mormon history as well as some of the brightest minds from the new. No registration required--just show up.Mormonism in Cultural ContextA Symposium in Honor ofRichard Lyman BushmanOn the Occasion of His Eightieth BirthdayJune 18, 2011Springville Museum of ArtSpringville, UtahORGANIZING COMMITTEEJ. Spencer FluhmanSteven C. HarperReid L. NeilsonJed L. WoodworthSPONSORSChurch History Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsMormon Historic Sites FoundationNeal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, Brigham Young UniversityReligious Studies Center, Brigham Young UniversityACKNOWLEDGEMENTSAmber MediaSusan BettisM. Gerald BradfordJennifer Elizabeth HarperRobert L. MilletJeffrey N. WalkerDianne YanceySpringville Art Museum, especially Vern G. Swanson and Dawn C. JensenSESSIONSOpening Plenary Session 8:00-9:00 AMGrand GalleryWelcomeJoseph Smith, Romanticism, and Tragic CreationTerryl L. GivensProfessor of Literature and Religion, James A. Bostwick Chair of English, University of RichmondConcurrent Session 9:10-10:10 AMGrand GalleryRethinking Retrenchment: Course Corrections in the Ongoing Campaign for RespectabilityArmand L. MaussProfessor Emeritus of Sociology and Religious Studies, Washington State UniversityThe British Colonization MormonismDavid J. WhittakerSenior Librarian and Curator of Mormon and Western Americana, Brigham Young UniversityYouth GalleryThe Third Convention, 1936-1946: Joseph Smith, Juan Diego, and Mormon Ideas of Mexican ExceptionalismElisa PulidoGraduate Student, Claremont Graduate UniversityMormonism's Middle WayTona J. HangenAssistant Professor of US History, Worcester State UniversityConcurrent Session 10:20-11:20 AMGrand Gallery"The Wars and the Perplexities of the Nations": Reflections on Mormonism, Violence, and the StatePatrick Q. MasonHoward W. Hunter Associate Professor of Mormon Studies, Claremont Graduate UniversityCatholic-Mormon Dialogue: Ecumenical, Inter-Religious, or What?Donald WestbrookPhD Student, Claremont Graduate UniversityYouth GalleryGod, the World, and the Long Journey to Divinity: Mormonism, Idealism, and RomanticismJames McLachlanProfessor of Philosophy and Religion, Western Carolina UniversityMormonism, Enlightenment, and Millennial PeaceBenjamin HuffAssistant Professor of Philosophy, Randolph-Macon CollegeConcurrent Session 11:30 AM-12:30 PMGrand GalleryZion in Exile: Mormonism's Integration of Separatism and InclusivismMark Ashurst-McGeeResearch Historian and Documentary Editor, Joseph Smith Papers Project, Church History LibraryWho Holds the Keys to Eternal Life?: The Radical Answer of Joseph Smith, Jr.Charles Randall Paul, Ph.D.President, Foundation for Religious DiplomacyYouth GalleryOn Mormon Thought and Its Context(s): Joseph Smith, Thomas ****, and the Tricky Task of Determining InfluenceBenjamin E. ParkMPhil Student, Political Thought and Intellectual History, University of CambridgeJoseph Smith as Philosopher King: Early Mormonism and Late NeoplatonismStephen J. FlemingGraduate Student, University of California, Santa BarbaraLuncheon for Presenters and Invited Guests, Jerald Jacobs AtriumRemarksClaudia Lauper BushmanConcurrent Session 1:30-2:20 PMGrand GalleryEarly Mormon Approaches to the PastJordan WatkinsPhD Student, University of Nevada, Las VegasRichard Lyman Bushman’s Historical Thinking in ContextStuart ParkerPostdoctoral Fellow, Brigham Young UniversitySocial Sciences and Humanities research Council of CanadaYouth GalleryLDS Understandings of Religious Freedom: Responding to Shifting Directions of the First Amendment PendulumMauro ProperziVisiting Professor of Church History and Doctrine, Brigham Young UniversityJacksonian Democracy and the Spirit of MormonisnLynita K. NewswanderAdjunct Faculty of Political Science, University of South Dakotaand Lee TrepanierAssociate Professor of Political Science, Saginaw Valley State UniversityConcurrent Session 2:30-3:30 PMGrand GalleryThe Language of HeavenSam BrownAssistant Professor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Utah School of MedicineJoseph Smith and John Milton: Affinities, InfinitiesRosalynde WelchManaging Editor, The Mormon ReviewYouth GalleryJoseph Smith’s Restoration as a Postmodern Work of ArtIan FowlesPhD Student, Claremont Graduate UniversityOf Dung, Diamonds, and Plain and Precious Truths: Biblical Editing of Thomas Jefferson and Joseph SmithKurt GrahamDirector, Church History MuseumThe LDS Notion of Zion and Teilhardian ThoughtStephen R. WhiteAssociate Professor, Appalachian State Universityand Jonathan R. NicholsGraduate Student in Leadership & Educational Studies, Appalachian State UniversityConcluding Plenary Session 3:40-4:50 PMGrand GalleryThe Fragmentation of Reality: Joseph Smith's Radical RemedyPhilip L. BarlowLeonard J. Arrington Professor of Mormon History & Culture, Utah State UniversityAfter the Golden AgeRichard Lyman BushmanThe Bushman family will also be hosting a reception at the museum from 6:30-8:00pm.Be there or be square.
Calm Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Man, I could practically walk to this one. Now I just need to figure out how to wake up in time (why can't they hold these things at night rather than in the morning?).
Emerson Posted June 15, 2011 Author Posted June 15, 2011 I'm *bumping* this since it is now only a few days away.Seriously. You won't find a better Mormon studies conference than this.
kolipoki09 Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I'm *bumping* this since it is now only a few days away.Seriously. You won't find a better Mormon studies conference than this.I plan on attending. Is anyone else from the board planning on being there?
Calm Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I plan on attending. Is anyone else from the board planning on being there?Maybe in the afternoon.
Mike Reed Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I plan on attending. Is anyone else from the board planning on being there?I wish I could, but unfortunately I won't be in Utah for the Summer until July 10th. Maybe I will instead see you at Sunstone, the FAIR conference, or at the final lectures presented at Bushman's/Givens' Gold Plates seminar.
Daniel Peterson Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I plan on attending. Is anyone else from the board planning on being there?I plan to be there, if all goes well.
Lamanite Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 I think I'll be there. I may even bring my lovely Mother to Springville to see all the smarty pants!Big UP!Lamanite
kolipoki09 Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 Well great. If I see any of you I'll make an effort to introduce myself. I'll be making the four hour drive down this afternoon, missing my Philosophy Senior Seminar from this weirdo, but it's worth it to be there tomorrow.
Lamanite Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 All my rides fell through. I may be able to get down there later today.:-(
Lamanite Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Anyone traveling from south Jordan to soringville soon?Big up!Lamamite
Calm Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Completely spaced on the fact that it's my grandson's birthday celebration today, won't be going.....
Lamanite Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 I met Dean C. Jessee and almost peed my pants! LOL. What a great day. I had a nice time at the mixer.Big UP!Lamanite
Emerson Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 'Twas an absolutely fantastic conference. Brilliant minds, spectacular papers, and wonderful camaraderie. One of the better one-day conferences I've ever been to, and it was a fitting tribute to such a wonderful scholar and saint.
kolipoki09 Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 'Twas an absolutely fantastic conference. Brilliant minds, spectacular papers, and wonderful camaraderie. One of the better one-day conferences I've ever been to, and it was a fitting tribute to such a wonderful scholar and saint.I think my favorite paper was Tona Hangen's "Mormonism's Middle Way." The hard metal chairs were enough for me after nine hours, but it was worth the trip down to see and speak with so many great people. I hope I can present at a Symposium one day, in honor of Dr. Steuss, Loap, Livy, or Rodney Meldrum.
Scott Lloyd Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I thought it remarkable that Richard Bushman, in his plenary address at the end, identified this present time as the "golden age" of Church history studies, outshining even the storied "Camelot" era when Leonard Arrington was Church Historian.
kolipoki09 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I thought it remarkable that Richard Bushman, in his plenary address at the end, identified this present time as the "golden age" of Church history studies, outshining even the storied "Camelot" era when Leonard Arrington was Church Historian.Scott, was that you in the front row during Bushman's presentation taking pictures? BTW, you wouldn't happen to have any relatives in Idaho would you? I enjoyed Bushman's presentation, though I never got around to actually "meeting" him in the strictest sense of the word. Bushman's influence on the rising generation can't be overlooked. I can speak for myself and others when I say we'll be reaping the fruits of his scholarship for years to come. I recognized Lou Midgley and John Sorenson almost immediately, but had no clue I was sitting next to Philip Barlow for two presentations. I think bumping into Richard Lloyd Anderson as I was leaving was icing on the cake.
Calm Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I thought it remarkable that Richard Bushman, in his plenary address at the end, identified this present time as the "golden age" of Church history studies, outshining even the storied "Camelot" era when Leonard Arrington was Church Historian.I'm not surprised considering all the projects like the Joseph Smith Papers that are now allowing access to things not only not formerly available but to so many more people.
kolipoki09 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I'm not surprised considering all the projects like the Joseph Smith Papers that are now allowing access to things not only not formerly available but to so many more people.For the most part, it has been available for a while. I tend to refer to it as the Joseph Smith Papers Project(s).
emeliza Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I am actually going to be in Springville for two or three days, but apparently I picked the wrong week and weekend.Edit: We never have cool Mormon stuff in Iowa. But at least I have Nauvoo and Winter Quarters close by.
kolipoki09 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 I am actually going to be in Springville for two or three days, but apparently I picked the wrong week and weekend.Edit: We never have cool Mormon stuff in Iowa. But at least I have Nauvoo and Winter Quarters close by.That depends on how you define the term "Mormon" - whether being exclusively Utah/LDS or to a larger extent (my preference) encompassing all faiths with roots in the restoration. I was in Council Bluffs in 1996 at the Iowa School for the Deaf when the Church mustered in the Mormon Battalion for it's 150th anniversary (Pres. Hinckley, a few Apostles Steve Young, and the governors of Nebraska, Iowa were there). Iowa has some great Church sites IMHO, though I'll agree there aren't many scholarly-oriented meetings, unless Graceland has the occasional symposium. There have been two MHA Conferences in Lamoni ('79, '93).
emeliza Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, we do have a ton of stuff from the Community of Christ group and I am very thankful for that.
Scott Lloyd Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Scott, was that you in the front row during Bushman's presentation taking pictures? I was seated in the front, and I was taking pictures. I saw one or two others shooting at the symposium as well, though, so I can't be absolutely certain I'm who you have in mind.BTW, you wouldn't happen to have any relatives in Idaho would you? Not that I know of.I enjoyed Bushman's presentation, though I never got around to actually "meeting" him in the strictest sense of the word. Bushman's influence on the rising generation can't be overlooked. I can speak for myself and others when I say we'll be reaping the fruits of his scholarship for years to come. He's a brilliant man. I recognized Lou Midgley and John Sorenson almost immediately, but had no clue I was sitting next to Philip Barlow for two presentations. I think bumping into Richard Lloyd Anderson as I was leaving was icing on the cake.I saw and shook hands with Lou. After the dinner in the evening, I had the pleasure of conversing for a while with Jack Sorenson, Dan Peterson and Fred Woods. At the recent Mormon History Association Conference, I spent a few delightful minutes with Richard Lloyd Anderson and his wife, Carma, on the grounds of the St. George Temple.
Scott Lloyd Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, we do have a ton of stuff from the Community of Christ group and I am very thankful for that.I became acquainted with the rich Church history significance of southern Iowa in 1996, when I covered the sesquicentennial of the exodus from Nauvoo. I've seen wagon ruts at Garden Grove, viewed the monument at Mount Pisgah, stopped at Mormon Trail Junior/Senior High School, and visited the museum at Corydon to see the "Come, Come, Ye Saints" exhibit. And I've been on the site of Locust Creek Camp #2, where William Clayton wrote the words to that hymn.And I've gazed across the Mississippi River at Nauvoo from Montrose, on the Iowa side, both before and after the Nauvoo Temple was rebuilt.Oh, and I've been to Kanesville/Council Bluffs on more than one occasion.
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