General Institute Information
Institute classes are for single AND married young adults ages 18-30.
For more information and weekly updates, contact Nicole Johnson (nicoleaj@live.unc.edu), follow @dysainstitute on Instagram or join the Facebook group Friends of Durham YSA.
Campus and Online Institute of Religion offerings in the entire North America Southeast area can be found here.
Watch Elder Holland's powerful message about the importance of Institute here.
Durham Stake Spring 2025 Institute Schedule
Monday @ 12:00 noon --> The Gospel of John by Brother Tolman and Elder and Sister Bahr at Chapel Hill Institute Building, lunch is served
Wednesday @ 4:30 pm --> Doctrine and Covenants by Elder and Sister Bahr at Chapel Hill Institute Building
Wednesday @ 6:00 pm --> The Writings of John by Brother Pali at Duke University in the basement of Duke Chapel
Thursday @ 6:30 dinner; 7:00 pm 3 classes --> at Chapel Hill Institute Building
Parables of Jesus by Camille Haynie and Spencer Harris
Doctrine and Covenants by Elder and Sister Bahr
Answers to Gospel Questions by Brother Tolman
Classes on NCCU/UNC campuses still to come!
Full class descriptions are available at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org. Visit the link to register.
Institute classes are held only when UNC classes are in session.
Workshops
Thursday @ 6:30 pm at the Institute Building
Students can attend one or more workshop of their choosing throughout the semester, even if registered in another course. Attendance is not expected or required at all workshops.
Workshop 1 --> Answering My Gospel Questions with Vinna Chintaram - Jan 18th - Feb 8th
Workshop 2 --> Drinking Deeply From Scripture with Chris Morey - Feb 15th - Mar 7th
Workshop 3 --> Personal Revelation with Brother Tolman - Mar 21st - Apr. 4th
Workshop 4 --> with CES Senior Missionaries - April 11th - April 25th - More details to come!
Institute Podcast
Do you want to be involved in the institute but don’t have the time or are looking for an alternative option? Check out the institute podcast, "Experiencing the Joy of Jesus Christ" to hear stories of other young adults and their relationship with Jesus Christ. Participate in an online forum each week to hear the perspectives of your classmates!