Church History and Doctrine

100. Introduction to Mormonism. (2:2:0) F, W Only for students who are not LDS.

Culture, practices, and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; religion at BYU. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken the first semester at BYU.

130. Sharing the Gospel. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also. This class may not be taken or retaken by returned missionaries.

Recommended for all prospective missionaries. Focuses upon the purpose, skills, and doctrines of missionary work and prepares prospective missionaries for a more meaningful MTC and mission experience.

193R. Special Topics in Church History. (1:3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem.

Special topics in Church history for BYU Travel Study participants.

234. LDS Marriage and Family. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors also.

Courtship, marriage, and family relationships from an LDS perspective.

261. Introduction to LDS Family History (Genealogy). (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Introduction to family history program of Church; emphasizes identifying ancestors in the first few generations for whom temple ordinances have not been completed; use of Church resources to simplify temple and family history activities.

293R - LDS Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents created by the LDS Church to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances.

293R - United States and Canada Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Family history sources for the United States and Canada.

293R - British Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents from the British Isles to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances.

293R - Scandinavian Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents from the countries of Scandinavia to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances.

293R - Germanic/Slavic Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents from the countries of central and eastern Europe to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances.

293R - Hispanic Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents from the countries of Central and South America and Carribean countries, Spanish U.S., and Spain to identify ancestors.

293R - Southern European Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using documents from the countries of Portugal, Spain, Andorra, France, and Italy to identify ancestors.

293R - Native American Family History. (1:1:0) prerequisite: RelC 261.

Family history for students of Native American descent.

*324, 325. The Doctrine and Covenants. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Origin, content, and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants. RelC 324 discusses Sections 1 through 76. RelC 325 considers Sections 77 through 138. Either 324 or 325 will satisfy the core religion reqirement.

333. Teachings of the Living Prophets. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Calling and function of the living prophets; an emphasis on their teachings through recent conference reports.

340. Early LDS History in Historical Context. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: admission to Semester in Nauvoo Program - Joseph Smith Academy. Offered at Nauvoo Center only.

Church history and doctrine from the birth of Joseph Smith to the post-Nauvoo Exodus period. Emphasizes Nauvoo historical context.

341. Latter-day Saint History from 1805 to 1844. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Church history and doctrine from the birth of Joseph Smith to his martyrdom.

342. Latter-day Saint History 1844-1901. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Church history and doctrine from the martyrdom of Joseph Smith through the administration of Lorenzo Snow.

343. Latter-day Saint History from 1901 to the Present. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Church history and doctrine from the administration of Joseph F. Smith to the present.

344. The International Church. (2:2:0) F, W Honors and Independent Study also.

History of the Church from 1830 to the present in Britain, Europe, the Pacific, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Near East, and other areas.

350. The LDS Church in a World Setting. (2:2:0) F, W Study Abroad only.

Christian foundations, restoration, and historical development of the Church in selected regions of the world. Focuses on specific countries as part of Study Abroad Program.

351. The Gospel and the World's Religions. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors also.

Survey of non-Christian religions and comparisons with LDS doctrine and practice.

352. The Gospel and Christian History. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp or Su.

Historical Christianity from its inception to the present.

353. American Christianity and the Rise of the LDS Church. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp or Su

Historical roots and beliefs of the major Christian faiths of America, with special emphasis on the Restoration.

355. Judaism and the Gospel. (1:2:0) F, W, Sp or Su Honors also.

History, doctrine, and practices of Judaism in light of the restored gospel.

356. Islam and the Gospel. (1:2:0) F, W, Sp, or Su Honors also.

History, doctrine, and practices of Islam in light of the restored gospel.

370. Introduction to Teaching Seminary. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su

Philosophy, objectives, subject-matter areas, and related problems associated with religious education at the secondary level.

390. Revelations and Doctrinal Teachings of Joseph Smith in Nauvoo. (1:2:Arr.:0) F, W Prerequisite: admission to Semester in Nauvoo Program - Joseph Smith Academy. Offered at Nauvoo Center only.

Examination and discussion of the revelations received by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo and the prophet's major doctrinal teachings during the Nauvoo period.

391R. Special Topics in Church History (Nauvoo). (1:2:Arr:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: admission to Semester in Nauvoo Program - Joseph Smith Academy. Offered at Nauvoo Center only.

Topical studies in Church history and doctrine relating to the Nauvoo period based on student interest and teacher expertise.

393R. Special Studies in Religion: Church History and Doctrine. (1:3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also.

Topical studies in religion based on student interest and teacher expertise.

431. Doctrines of the Gospel. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as taught in the scriptures and by latter-day prophets. Intended as a capstone experience to integrate doctrines and principles of the plan of salvation.

471. Methods of Teaching Seminary. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Prospective seminary teachers only.

472. Teaching the Developmentally Disabled. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Training prospective Church Educational System teachers to effectively teach religious education to youth who are developmentally disabled.

473. Seminary Student Teaching. (2:0:0) F, W Prerequisite: RelC 471.

Evaluation of prospective seminary teachers.

475. Seminary Teaching Seminar. (1:2:2:0) Sp

Topics pertinent to success of newly appointed seminary teachers preparatory to fall teaching.

491. Senior Seminar: The Gospel in Academic Disciplines. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

See individual college for registration instructions. Generally taught by faculty from disciplines outside Religious Education.

492. Senior Seminar: The Gospel in Academic Disciplines. (1:2:Arr.:0) F, W, Sp, Su

See individual college for registration instructions. Generally taught by faculty from disciplines outside Religious Education.

Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.

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