The Eternal Family (REL C 200)

The Eternal Family and the Nature of God

• James T. Duke, “Eternal Marriage,” in Latter-day Saint Essentials: Readings from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. John W. Welch and Devan Jensen (Provo, UT: BYU Studies and Religious Studies Center, 2002), 105–8.
• Samuel Morris Brown, “The Olive Leaf and the Family of Heaven,” in You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Scott C. Esplin, Richard O. Cowan, and Rachel Cope (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2012), 182–91.
• Michael A. Goodman and W. Justin Dyer, "The Family Proclamation: The Secular and Spiritual Context," Religious Educator 24, no. 2 (2023): 106–133.
• Elder Quentin L. Cook, "Preparing Students for Eternity," Religious Educator 24, no. 3 (2023): 1–11.

The Plan of Salvation and the Eternal Family

• Gerald N. Lund, “Plan of Salvation,” in Latter-day Saint Essentials: Readings from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. John W. Welch and Devan Jensen (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2002), 85–90
• Douglas E. Brinley, “Marriage and Family Relationships—The Lord’s Way,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 1–9.
• Brian Mead, "The important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation," Religious Educator 23, no. 3 (2022): 27–45.

The Roles of Prophets, Seers, and Revelators in the Teaching of the Eternal Family

• Robert L. Millet, "What Is Our Doctrine?," Religious Educator 4, no. 3 (2003): 15-33.
• W. Justin Dyer and Michael A. Goodman, "The Prophetic Nature of the Family Proclamation," in Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2021), 135-53.

Gender Is an Essential Characteristic

• Merlin B. Brinkerhoff and Marlene MacKie, “Religious Sources of Gender Traditionalism,” in The Religion and Family Connection: Social Science Perspectives, ed. Darwin L. Thomas (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 1988), 232–57.
• James T. Duke and Barry L. Johnson, “The Religiosity of Mormon Men and Women through the Life Cycle,” in Latter-day Saint Social Life: Social Research on the LDS Church and Its Members (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 1998), 315–44.
• W. Justin Dyer, "Shifting Views on the Male-Female Relationship: Same-Sex Marriage and other Social Consequences," Religious Educator 18, no. 2 (2017): 30–51.

Eternal Covenants and Ordinances

• David Rolph Seely, “The Restoration as Covenant Renewal” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Old Testament, ed. Paul Y. Hoskisson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2005), 311–36.
• Don F. Colvin, “Spiritual Blessings,” in Nauvoo Temple: A Story of Faith (2002), 106–26.
• Richard J. McClendon and Debra Theobald McClendon, "Commitment to the Covenant: LDS Marriage and Divorce," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 93–116.
• Debra Theobald McClendon and Richard J. McClendon, "The Power of Commitment: Prioritizing Our Marriage Covenant," in Commitment to the Covenant: Strengthening the Me, We, and Thee of Marriage (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 27–60.
• Debra Theobald McClendon and Richard J. McClendon, "'We are a Covenant-Making People': Gospel Principles and Ordinances in Marriage," in Commitment to the Covenant: Strengthening the Me, We, and Thee of Marriage (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 327–362.

Dating and Courtship

• Bruce A. Chadwick, Brent L. Top, and Richard J. McClendon, “Dating and Marriage,” in Shield of Faith: The Power of Religion in the Lives of LDS Youth and Young Adults (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2010), 219–46.

The True Nature of Love

• James T. Duke, “Eternal Marriage,” in Latter-day Saint Essentials: Readings from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. John W. Welch and Devan Jensen (Provo, UT: BYU Studies and Religious Studies Center, 2002), 105–8.

The Law of Chastity

• Tim B. Heaton, “Four C’s of the Mormon Family: Chastity, Conjugality, Children, and Chauvinism,” in The Religion and Family Connection: Social Science Perspectives, ed. Darwin L. Thomas (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 1988), 107–24.
• Khumbulani D. Mdletshe,"Diversity: The Strength of Book of Mormon Prophets," Religious Educator 16, no. 2 (2015): 33–49.

Intimacy in Marriage

• Kent R. Brooks, “Paul’s Inspired Teachings on Marriage,” in Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, 31^st Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2002), 75–97.
• Debra Theobald McClendon and Richard J. McClendon, "Close to You: Fostering Emotional Intimacy," in Commitment to the Covenant: Strengthening the Me, We, and Thee of Marriage (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 131–166.

Sanctity of Life

• Douglas E. Brinley, “Marriage and Family Relationships—The Lord’s Way,” Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2004), 1–9. 295–313.
• E. Jeffrey Hill, "Finding Life Harmony as We Struggle to Juggle," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 1–22.

Principles of Happiness in Family Life

• Bruce A. Chadwick, Brent L. Top, and Richard J. McClendon, “Family Life,” in Shield of Faith: The Power of Religion in the Lives of LDS Youth and Young Adults (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 2010), 247–64.
• Mark D. Ogletree, "Healing the Time-Starved Marriage," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 51–92.
• Brent L. Top and Bruce A. Chadwick, "A House of Faith: How Family Religiosity Strengthens Our Children," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 223–255.
• Debra Theobald McClendon and Richard J. McClendon, "'Holding Fast to the Rod of Iron': God's Word in Marriage," in Commitment to the Covenant: Strengthening the Me, We, and Thee of Marriage (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 261–298.

By Divine Design—Partnership in Marriage

• E. Jeffrey Hill and David C. Dollahite, "Faithful Fathering," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 193–221.
• E. Jeffrey Hill, "Finding Life Harmony as We Struggle to Juggle," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 1–22.

Parenting Principles

• Lawrence O. Clayton, “The Impact of Parental Views of the Nature of Humankind upon Child-Rearing Attitudes,” in The Religion and Family Connection: Social Science Perspectives, ed. Darwin L. Thomas (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1988), 272–82.
• Frank F. Judd Jr., “Eli and His Sons: Some Lessons for Parents,” Religious Educator 2, no. 2 (2001): 47–51.
• Lloyd D. Newell, Julie H. Haupt, and Craig H. Hart, "Rearing Children in Love and Righteousness: Latitude, Limits, & Love," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 93–116.
• Laura M. Padilla-Walker, "Helping Children Put On the Whole Armor of God: A Proactive Approach to Parenting Teenagers," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 257–81.
• Jeffrey S. Reber and Steven P. Moody, "Perils and Prospects of Parenting LDS Youth in an Increasingly Narcissistic Culture," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 283–15.

Providing for Temporal Needs

• Peter B. Rawlins, “Discerning and Meeting Needs: The Essence of Our Ministry,” in Religious Educator 7, no. 1 (2006): 79–89.

Promoting and Defending the Family

• W. Justin Dyer, "Shifting Views on the Male-Female Relationship: Same-Sex Marriage and other Social Consequences," Religious Educator 18, no. 2 (2017): 30–51.
• Michael A. Goodman, "The Influence of Faith on Marital Commitment," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014).
• Jenet Jacob Erickson, "Motherhood: Restoring Clarity and Vision in a World of Confusing Messages," in By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness, ed. Brent L. Top and Michael A. Goodman (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 161–192.
• Patrick H. McNamara, “The New Christian Right’s View of the Family and Its Social Science Critics: A Study in Differing Presuppositions,” in The Religion and Family Connection: Social Science Perspectives, ed. Darwin L. Thomas (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, 1988), 285–302.
• Byran B. Korth, "Seership and World Conferences: The Divine Origin and Inception of the Family Proclamation," Religious Educator 24, no. 2 (2023): 134-159.
• Barbara Morgan Gardner and Olivia Osguthorpe, "Delivering the Family Proclamation: Insights from Former Relief Society President Elaine L. Jack," Religious Educator 24, no. 2 (2023): 160–173.