Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.
100-Level Courses
REL C 100 : Introduction to the LDS Church.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Only for students who are not LDS. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to the doctrines, history, and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for students who are not members of the church. |
| NOTE: | It is strongly recommended that this course be taken the first semester at BYU. |
REL C 130 : Missionary Preparation.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Focuses upon the purpose, skills, and doctrines of missionary work and prepares prospective missionaries for a more meaningful MTC and mission experience. |
| NOTE: | Recommended for all prospective missionaries. This class may not be taken or retaken by returned missionaries. |
200-Level Courses
REL C 261 : Introduction to Family History (Genealogy).
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to the doctrinal significance, necessary skills, and available resources dealing with family history and genealogy. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL C 293R : Specialized Studies in Family History (Genealogy).
(1-2:Arr.:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Rel C 261. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Using documents from specific regional and organizational sources to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances. |
: LDS Family History.
: United States and Canada Family History.
: British Family History.
: Scandinavian Family History.
: Germanic/Slavic Family History.
: Hispanic Family History.
: Southern European Family History.
: Native American Family History.
300-Level Courses
*REL C 324 : The Doctrine and Covenants.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Origin, content, and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants. Covers Sections 1 through 76. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors: The Doctrine and Covenants.
*REL C 325 : The Doctrine and Covenants.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Origin, content, and teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants. Covers Sections 77 through Official Declaration 2. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors: The Doctrine and Covenants.
REL C 333 : The Living Prophets.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Doctrines, administration, backgrounds, and current teachings of the living prophets, seers, and revelators. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL C 342 : Latter-day Saint History, 1845 to 1900.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Church history and doctrine from the martyrdom of Joseph Smith through the administration of Lorenzo Snow. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors Latter-day Saint History, 1845 to 1900.
REL C 343 : Latter-day Saint History, 1901 to the Present.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Church history and doctrine from the administration of Joseph F. Smith to the present. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors Latter-day Saint History, 1901 to the Present.
REL C 344 : Latter-day Saint History: The International Church.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Church history and doctrine from 1830 to the present in Britain, Europe, the Pacific, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Near East, and other areas. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL C 350R : Religious Studies in a World Setting.
(1-3:Arr:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Religious studies related to Latter-day Saint foundations and doctrines as relevant to specific geographical regions (International Study Programs). |
REL C 352 : Christian History and the Restored Gospel.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | History, doctrine, and practices of Christianity from its inception to the present in light of the restored gospel. |
REL C 353 : American Christianity and the Restored Gospel.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | History, doctrine, and practices of the major Christian faiths of America in light of the restored gospel. |
REL C 355 : Judaism and the Gospel.
(1:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W; Sp or Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | History, doctrine, and practices of Judaism in light of the restored gospel. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors Judaism and the Gospel.
REL C 356 : Islam and the Gospel.
(1:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W; Sp or Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | History, doctrine, and practices of Islam in light of the restored gospel. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors Islam and the Gospel.
REL C 370 : Introduction to Teaching Seminary.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Philosophy, objectives, subject-matter areas, and related problems associated with religious education at the secondary level. |
REL C 393R : Special Studies in Religion: Church History and Doctrine.
(.5-3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Topical studies in religion based on student interest and teacher expertise. |
: Presidents of the Church.
: Men and Women of Mormonism.
: LDS Temples.
: Book of Mormon Witnesses.
: Lectures on Faith.
: Doctrine and Teachings of Joseph Smith.
: Latter-Day Saints in Wartime.
: Family History in Great Britain.
(1-3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours) : Honors: Special Studies in Religion: Church History and Doctrine.
: Honors: Presidents of the Church.
: Honors: Men and Women of Mormonism.
: Honors: LDS Temples.
: Honors: Book of Mormon Witnesses.
: Honors: Lectures on Faith.
: Honors: Doctrine and Teachings of Joseph Smith.
: Honors: Latter-Day Saints in Wartime.
: Honors: Family History in Great Britain.
(1-3:ARR:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours) : History of the English Bible.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
400-Level Courses
REL C 431 : Doctrines of the Gospel.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | 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. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
: Honors Doctrines of the Gospel.
REL C 472 : Teaching the Developmentally Disabled.
(2:2:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Training prospective Church Educational System teachers to effectively teach religious education to youth who are developmentally disabled. |