Upcoming Events
First Annual Sharon Institute Conference – April 3rd, 2026
Overview
- Date: April 3, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Format: In person
- Location: Provo City Library — Bullock Room (Room 309)
Conference Program
10:00–10:20 a.m.
Arrival and Informal Gathering
10:20–10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Richard Williams
10:30–11:25 a.m.
A Covenantal Account of Agency, Relationship, and Mental Health: Alterity Focused Therapy
Presenters: Dr. Aaron Burdge, Dr. Kylie Burdge, and Dr. Samuel Major
11:30 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Unmingling the Philosophies of Men From Scripture
Presenter: Dr. Edwin Gantt
12:30–1:25 p.m.
Panel: Clinical Practice in Light of Latter-day Saint Anthropology
Moderator: Dr. Lane Fischer
Panelists: Kiara Aguirre, Brie Holmes, Heidi Vogler, Nick Top, Blake Fischer, Jordan Robertson
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
2:30–3:25 p.m.
Agentic Sexuality
Presenter: Dr. Richard Williams
3:30–4:25 p.m.
Keynote Address
Dr. Hal Boyd
4:25–4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Richard Williams
No Registration Fee