The last several years have seen a remarkable shift in how LDS scholars and the Church itself approach historical and contemporary topics affecting Mormons, with unparalleled access to archives, personnel. and information-sharing. At the same time, once-prominent institutions in Mormon studies are greying and fading in popularity, and formerly controversial topics no longer raise eyebrows. Join a panel of authors, scholars, and bloggers from the popular website By Common Consent as they explore the major factors and characteristics of this simultaneous expansion and contraction. Where is the next generation of Mormon scholars and authors?

AARON BROWN, MARK BROWN, STEVE EVANS, KRISTINE HAGLUND, TRACY MULLETT, J. STAPLEY