Jan Shipps tells how studying history at Utah State University sparked her interest in Latter-day Saint Studies, which she has pursued ever since. She has studied various aspects of Latter-day Saint history, published numerous books and articles, and served on the Mormon History Association board. Throughout her studies, she has set aside the truth claims of the Latter-day Saints in order to remain an objective observer and because she simply isn't interested in pursuing the truthfulness of the doctrine.