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Mary Jane Woodger

Mary Jane Woodger is Associate Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, and in 1998 she was honored by Kappa Omicron Nu for her dissertation research, entitled “The Educational Ideals of David O. McKay.” Dr. Woodger has authored and co-authored numerous articles that have appeared in various academic journals, as well as venues for the LDS audience including the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Deseret News Church News, and The Religious Educator. Her recent publications include David O. McKay: Beloved Prophet, The Teachings of David O. McKay, and Heart Petals: The Personal Correspondence of David Oman McKay to Emma Ray McKay.