About the Center

The Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, established in April 2007, promotes a concentrated study of the Book of Mormon both as an ancient text and as an important publication in the modern world. To this end, the Willes Center awards research scholarships, sponsors lectures and symposia, supports educational efforts, and assists in publications and media productions. In all, the Willes Center advances efforts to understand the historical and spiritual value of this significant ancient source.