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  1. An Eternal Perspective

    • “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (83–84)

    • Selected Teachings from “Eternal Perspective” (81–82) 

  2. The Joy of Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “Happiness in Marriage” (133–35)

  3. Keeping the Sacred Covenant of Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “Covenants and Ordinances” (38–40)

    • Selected Teachings from “Divorce” (73–74)

    • “Holy Spirit of Promise” (136)

  4. Spirituality in Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” (84–100)

  5. Healthy Humor in Marriage

  6. Communication Fundamentals in Marriage (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • Selected Teachings from “Communication” (31)

  7. Righteous Unity in Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “Unity” (344–46)

    • Selected Teachings from “Selfishness” (304)

  8. Traditions of the Fathers (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • Selected Teachings from “Traditions of the Fathers” (337–38)

    • “The Tradition of Their Fathers,” Elder Marion D. Hanks (339–41)

  9. Intimacy in Marriage (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • Selected Teachings from “Intimacy in Marriage” (139–41)

    • “The Ultimate Symbol of Total Union” and “A Symbol of the Relationship with God,” in “Personal Purity,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (234–35)

  10. Differences Between Men and Women (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • Selected Teachings from “Differences Inherent between Men and Women” (63–65)

    • Selected Teachings from “Equality of Men and Women” (79–80)

  11. Men’s Divine Roles and Responsibilities

    • “Our Solemn Responsibilities,” President Gordon B. Hinckley (22–26)

  12. Women’s Divine Roles and Responsibilities

    • “Women of the Church,” President Gordon B. Hinckley (357–60)

    • “We Are Women of God,” Sister Sheri L. Dew (364–66)

  13. Prioritizing Life’s Demands (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • “‘One Thing Needful’: Becoming Women of Greater Faith in Christ,” Sister Patricia T. Holland (366–72)

  14. Money and Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “Finances” (115)

    • “One for the Money: Guide to Family Finance,” Elder Marvin J. Ashton (115–19)

  15. Language of Love

  16. Managing Temporal Resources

    To the Boys and to the Men,” President Gordon B. Hinckley (60–62)

  17. Mothers’ Employment outside the Home

    • Selected Teachings from “Education” (77–78)

  18. Keeping Love Alive

    • Selected Teachings from “Marriage throughout the Years” (184)

    • “How Do I Love Thee?” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (158–62)

  19. Respecting Your Spouse

    • Selected Teachings from “Abuse” (3–5)

    • “Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse,” Elder Richard G. Scott (5–8)

  20. Fidelity in Marriage

    • Selected Teachings from “Fidelity in Marriage” (111–14)

    • Selected Teachings from “Pornography” (264–67)

  21. Inasmuch As Parents Have Children in Zion (2 Day Discussion in class)

    • “Bear and Nurture Children,” in “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks (262)

    • Selected Teachings from “Parenthood: Creating a Gospel-Centered Home” (241–43)

  22. Even As I Am

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