Some of Worthen's most notable works include:
- *Sacred Roots of the United States: The Puritans and the American Creed* (1989)
- *The Theologies of the Church Fathers: A Comparative Introduction* (1994)
- *Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed* (2001)
- *The Mormon Experience in the American West: A History of Latter-day Saints, 1847-1900* (2010)
- *The Book of Mormon: A Reader's Guide* (2014)
Worthen has also written several articles and essays on religious topics, which have been published in journals such as *The Journal of Religion*, *The Journal of Mormon History*, and *Theology Today*. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and lectures on religious history and thought.
In addition to his work on religious topics, Worthen has also written on other subjects, including the history of the American West and the philosophy of education. He is the author of several books and articles on these topics, and he has also served as a consultant for various educational organizations.
Worthen is a highly respected scholar and has received numerous awards for his work. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion and the Society for Historians of the Early Republic. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Utah and Utah State University.