Scholars & Saints
Scholars & Saints is the official podcast of the University of Virginia’s Mormon Studies program, housed in the Department of Religious Studies. Scholars & Saints is a venue of public scholarship that promotes respectful dialogue about Latter Day Saint traditions among laypersons and academics.
Scholars & Saints
Latest Episodes
The Deseret Alphabet (feat. Ryan Shosted and Neal Davis)
The Deseret Alphabet is one of the most fascinating, original orthographies to come out of American history. But little research has been done into the exact origins of the alphabet, its religious and cultural significance, and its evolution in...
C. C. A. Christensen: Mormon Iconographer (feat. Jennifer Champoux)
Religious imagery—from Greco-Roman sculptures to The Chosen—has influenced the spiritual self-conception of generations of religious practitioners. But what innovations and contributions have Mormon artists made in this field, and how ...
The Life and Work of David O. McKay (feat. Brian Q. Cannon)
David O. McKay is one of the most famous presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But what about his writing and service make him, in the minds of many, the quintessential prophet? And how did his impact on the Church chan...
The Great Tradition of Mormon Oratory (feat. Richard Benjamin Crosby and Isaac James Richards)
The Latter-day Saint tradition features a prodigious number of eloquent speakers and famous speeches — from Brigham Young's sermons to Mitt Romney's "Faith in America" address. But how does this tradition, especially with its lack of formal hom...
Mormon Temple Garments (feat. Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan)
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have received special undergarments as part of their temple endowment ceremonies since the days of Jospeh Smith. But what are these garments? How do they fit and feel? How have they cha...
