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Vern D. Sommerfeldt


Dept:Ancient Scripture
Title:Assistant Professor
Office:275D JSB
Phone:422-3355
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Bio: Raised in Cardston, Alberta. Attended the University of Lethbridge. Served in the French East Mission (1967–1969). Bachelor's degree from BYU in pre-law. Worked in the Church Educational System (1973–1991). Master's degree from BYU in International Relations. Ph.D. from BYU in Educational Philosophy and Leadership. BYU Department of Ancient Scripture (1991–present)

Courses Taught: Book of Mormon; Keys to Scripture Study; New Testament; Old Testament

Areas of Expertise: Scripture Literacy; The History and Doctrine of/about Scripture

Areas of Research: The House of Israel; Latter-day Jerusalem; Cumorah; Scripture Literacy

Languages: French (spoken and read with average fluency)




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