Syllabus
Course Overview:
This class is built upon the visions of Lehi, Nephi, and John the Beloved. Lehi saw a symbolic version of the dream which included a tree to make us happy, a building the represented all the imitation happiness we often fall for, a river the represents the consequences of falling for an imitation happiness, a rod to help stay away from the building and out of the river, and a mist of darkness that blinds our eyes and hardens our heart. Nephi, rather than simply seeing a repeat of the symbolic version, is told 3 stories and asked to find the tree, the building, the river, the rod, and the mist in each story. We will find each element and examine how each applies in our lives today. John will then tell a 4th story.
Instructor:
Brother Bryce Dunford
801-910-1832 (cell)
DunfordBL@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Class Details:
This is an asynchronous (watch anytime you like) class. To deepen your understanding, you are sincerely encouraged to participate and share your thoughts; though not requred to do so. Please share your own insights either with Brother Dunford or with someone within your own circle.
If you enjoy this class and would like to see more classes made availble by video, please let us know that you are watching this series. Take a moment and join the class, here. Anyone, of any age, can join the class.
Credit:
Credit in this class is "opt-in." Please inform Brother Dunford that you are taking this class for credit and discuss options for the Reading and Elevate Learning requirements. Otherwise it will be assumed that you are taking the class for personal enjoyment. To recieve credit:
- Listen to 11 of the 15 classes.
- Read something of your choice that will improve your understanding of and your appreciation of a topic associated with the tree of life. It should be require approxamately 30 minutes per class. Please send me a summary of what you read (not your notes) at the end of the class.
- Complete an Elevate Learning project. Something like a study journal, a paper, and presentation to friends or family. Please inform Brother Dunford of the project you would like to pursue and then report back upon completing your project.