Course Descriptions
Spring 2024
Southern Virginia Institute Choir
Come feel the Spirit and draw closer to the Savior as we sing music focused on Jesus Christ and His attributes. No prior experience or expertise in choral music is necessary to participate. The Institute choir will prepare for and present a concert and perform at other events during the school year.
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Parables of Jesus
Together we will look closely at the many parables Jesus taught. We will find ourselves in these parables and learn and feel from the Savior as He answers questions and helps us become more as He is.
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Answering My Gospel Questions
This course provides an opportunity for students to ask sincere gospel-related questions and learn principles to find relevant sources, answers, and explanations of gospel topics. The course is designed to provide honest and edifying discussions about topics they select while learning to use the Church Newsroom, Life Help section of Gospel Library app, and Gospel Topics Essays to address their questions.
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Latter-day Saint History: Saints, vol. 2
“Saints, Volume 2” is a narrative history book or story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning with the dedication of the Nauvoo Temple in 1846. As the primary text for this class, students will read Saints, Volume 2 and then engage in class discussions regarding the doctrines and principles learned from the stories of this period of Church history.
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Teachings of President Russell M. Nelson
The objective of this course is to help students learn of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and become more like Them by studying and acting on the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson.
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The Divine Gift of Forgiveness
This course is intended to help students feel God’s love and come closer to their Savior Jesus Christ through a deeper understanding of repentance and His gift of forgiveness. Students will be able to explain what repentance is, why they should repent, and how to repent; identify barriers to repentance and forgiveness and how to overcome them; recognize how, and from whom, forgiveness of sin comes; feel increased faith and trust in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and have a greater desire to repent; and answer questions about repentance and forgiveness by turning to the words of scripture and the prophets.
All students who attend will receive a free copy of Elder Neil L. Andersen's book.
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Foundations of the Restoration
In this course students will study key revelations, doctrine, people, and events related to the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. As they do so, they will build upon their previous sequential and topical gospel study experiences. This course will provide the doctrinal foundation and historical context needed to gain an accurate understanding of Church doctrine and history. Students will study the scriptures, doctrine, and Church history in ways that relate to their lives and circumstances.
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Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon
This course focuses on doctrine and themes found throughout the writings, teachings, and sermons of the Book of Mormon. Emphasis is given to prophetic witnesses of Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel
A study of the roles, ministry, and teachings of Jesus Christ from pre-mortality to the second coming, the doctrine of His Atonement, and Heavenly Father’s plan for his children.
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The Eternal Family
This course is centered on the doctrine of the family and the central role families play in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation. Course content is based on “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” other teachings of latter-day prophets, and the scriptures.
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Pearl of Great Price
A close study of the how we find Jesus Christ in The Pearl of Great Price and its varied books and teachings.
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Women in the Scriptures
A study of the background, teachings, and principles learned from the stories and words of the women in the scriptures. From Eve to Emma Smith, the women in the scriptures give us a unique perspective on living the gospel of Jesus Christ, enduring trials in faith, and experiencing the joy of the Lord.
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