The graphic that appears to the right represents the wide range of disciplines that have been brought to bear to the study of Mormonism.

In the background is the Nauvoo temple, which represents Mormon history. The temple may also call to mind anthropology, as this discipline includes the study of religious ritual and experience.

The characters in the upper left spell "God" in the Deseret alphabet. This represents the disciplines of philosophy and theology. As an example of Mormon creativity, the Deseret alphabet can also represent the humanities, including arts and letters.

The genetic family tree in the upper right represents medical or demographic research into Mormon populations.

The black and white photo of James E. Talmage (apostle, geologist, and former U president) represents the natural sciences. The color photo of the woman and child represents the social sciences. The woman is a Mormon convert from a poor barrio in the Dominican Republic. This photo was chosen to call attention to the need for additional study into issues of gender, race, and class, in connection both with past Mormon history and with the movement's present-day expansion worldwide.