MormonSocialScience

The Mormon Social Science Association (MSSA) exists for the purpose of promoting and sharing the scholarly study of Mormon life. #MormonStudies

[MormonSocialScience @MormonMSSA]

Call for Papers ➡️ Platformed Mormonism

The Journal of the Mormon Social Science Association (JMSSA) is seeking submissions for a special issue exploring the intersection of #Mormon traditions and digital platforms.

https://t.co/1eWD2RDQKv

[Ryan Burge 📊 @ryanburge]

Latter-day Saints were obviously huge fans of Mitt Romney back in 2012.

But they were not at all sold on Donald Trump in 2016, barely half supported him. A quarter cast a ballot for Evan McMullin.

Two got 2/3 of the LDS vote in 2020 and 2024, though.

[American Religion @AmRelJournal]

We are delighted to announce American Religion's sixth annual dissertation prize!
https://t.co/SIouWZMtGz

[Society for the Scientific Study of Religion-SSSR @SSSReligion]

Open Call for Fellows: @PRRIpoll seeks applicants to join a diverse cohort of 9 non-residential Public Fellows who are engaged in public scholarship at the intersection of #Religion, #Culture, & #Politics. Stipend included. Apply by June 19, 2026. https://t.co/TJWeO28Tf6

[Jana Riess @janariess]

LDS leaders weren't at Trump's 5/17 "jubilee" in DC, and they've kept quiet on politics.

But they're doubling down on charitable giving, interfaith outreach to Muslims, & globalizing the church.

Feels like the politest Mormon “F you” ever.

https://t.co/0XpQ1vWhz2 @RNS

[MormonSocialScience @MormonMSSA]

A doctoral study in sociology at UNC Chapel Hill is recruiting participants for research on religion, gender, and well-being. The study explores how Latter-day Saint women practice religion through dress, grooming, and aesthetic presentation. https://t.co/MULsabuPwk

[Society for the Scientific Study of Religion-SSSR @SSSReligion]

2026 Student Paper Awards ➡️ Two outstanding papers (published or unpublished) presented at the Annual Meeting will be recognized. These awards celebrate emerging scholars & encourage active involvement in the SSSR community. Nominations are due June 1. https://t.co/gzJ69fpadm

[Illinois Press @IllinoisPress]

May is #AAPI Month!

An insightful merger of theory with on-the-ground experiences, MORMONISMS IN ASIA edited by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye & Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp offers a rare look at the complexities of the faith’s work on the world’s largest continent.
https://t.co/l51Bh4t2Ly

[The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib]

Nearly two decades of data show a large shift among Latter-day Saints to the left. https://t.co/NUzuoAcLZI

[MormonSocialScience @MormonMSSA]

Purity teachings in the #LDS Church often impose expectations on girls & women to maintain their own purity and also the purity of men. This research by Reilly H. Brady highlights how this "responsibility rhetoric" affects self-concept and shame. https://t.co/JYU8nlTGee

[UVA Mormon Studies @MormonStudiesVA]

UVA Mormon Studies Fellow Nicholas Shrum recently completed his fellowship at the University of Utah Tanner Humanities Center and delivered a works-in-progress talk on his dissertation research. Learn more: https://t.co/WvLo4je1d6

[Jana Riess @janariess]

The LDS Church just reported more convert baptisms than any prior year in history, boosted by strong volunteer missionary service & an aggressive social media ad campaign.

Meanwhile, new US data shows that more people are leaving the church.

https://t.co/O6rWNyPOR5
@RNS

[Peggy Fletcher Stack @religiongal]

A few Mormon leaders have spoken out about war. Do you wish they would do more -- like the pope?
https://t.co/zR3Vgg9ViT

[Peggy Fletcher Stack @religiongal]

Important story about religious accommodations. I definitely wrote about this case back in the day.

[The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib]

A trans student at Brigham Young University says she was first told she could wear her hair like a woman, which is how she identifies. The Honor Code Office later told her she had to follow the grooming standards for men, she said. https://t.co/tvwWLoBTRm

[Taylor G. Petrey @TaylorPetrey]

Three surprising historical movements that shaped the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

1. Prohibition. The interpretation of the Word of Wisdom that we follow today has its origins in the Prohibition Era, making it the longest teetotalist legacy.

[MormonSocialScience @MormonMSSA]

On Mormonism’s relationship to Indigenous histories and sovereignty➡️ Thomas W. Murphy draws on critical Indigenous studies to center Indigenous perspectives and to examine how the Book of Mormon’s “great peace” narrative was used in the mid-20th century. https://t.co/pFGMTMaB7V

[Religion & American Culture @csraac]

Our Women's History Month special issue is still available for another day! Check out one of these articles, written by Nancy Ross and David Howlett.
To explore these FREE to access articles visit this link: https://t.co/F3lvQpNAx9

[Jana Riess @janariess]

Therapist Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife used to get hate mail for saying words like "clitoris" out loud.

Now her classes and podcasts are in high demand with her audience, which is around 90% Mormon.

https://t.co/9w0RnkA6cW @RNS

[Jana Riess @janariess]

Latina/o Latter-day Saints are growing as a share of the US LDS population.

They love their faith and what it brings them.

Many are also deeply concerned about MAGA’s influence on fellow members.

https://t.co/E8AaMMx91K @RNS