Church History and Doctrine

Brigham Young University

Raymond S. Wright III, Chair
375-B JSB, PO Box 25690, (801) 378-3691

Arnold K. Garr, Associate Chair
275-C JSB, PO Box 25606, (801) 378-3363

Church History and Doctrine (Rel C)

Class Schedule					Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.

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.

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.

262. 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.

263. North American Family History. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: RelC 261.

Using records from Canada and the United States to identify ancestors and submit their names for temple ordinances.

264. 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.

265. 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.

266. 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.

267. 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.

268. 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.

*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 70. RelC 325 considers Sections 71 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.

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 from 1844 to the Present. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Church history and doctrine from the martyrdom of Joseph 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.

393R. Special Studies in Religion: Church History and Doctrine. (1:1:0 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, 492. Senior Seminar: The Gospel in Academic Disciplines. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W

RelC 491 and 492 may be taken concurrently or sequentially depending on college policy. See individual college for registration instructions. Generally taught by faculty from disciplines outside Religious Education.

Graduate Courses

For graduate courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Church History and Doctrine Faculty

Professors

Black, Susan Easton (1978) BA, Brigham Young U., 1966; MA, California State Coll., San Bernardino, 1975; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1978.

Brinley, Douglas E. (1990) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1964, 1966; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1975.

Cannon, Donald Q. (1973) BA, MA, U. of Utah, 1961, 1962; PhD, Clark U., 1967.

Cowan, Richard O. (1961) BA, Occidental Coll., 1958; MA, PhD, Stanford U., 1959, 1961.

Dahl, Larry E. (1978) BEd, U. of Alberta, Canada, 1961; MRE, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1968, 1971.

Esplin, Ronald K. (1980) BA, U. of Utah, 1969; MA, U. of Virginia, 1970; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1981.

Garrett, H. Dean (1985) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1967, 1969; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1974.

Johnson, Clark V. (1979) BA, Utah State U., 1963; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1977.

LeBaron, E. Dale (1986) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1963, 1965, 1972.

Perkins, Keith W. (1975) BA, Arizona State U., 1959; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1970, 1974.

Porter, Larry C. (1970) BS, Utah State U., 1957; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1971.

Wright III, Raymond S., (1990) BA, MA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1967, 1973, 1977.

Senior Research Historian

Jessee, Dean C. (1980) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1959.

Associate Professors

Caldwell, C. Max (1978) BS, U. of Utah, 1958; MA, Brigham Young U., 1971.

Choi, Dong Sull (1987) BA, Korea U.; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1984, 1990.

Flake, Lawrence R. (1993) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1965, 1969, 1970.

Keller, Roger R. (1989) BA, U. of Colorado, 1968; MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1971; PhD, Duke U., 1975.

Peterson, Paul H. (1984) BA, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1972, 1981.

Top, Brent (1987) BA, MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1980, 1984.

Van Orden, Bruce A. (1986) BA, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1970, 1975, 1986.

Wright, Dennis A. (1995) BS, U. of Idaho, 1968; MS, Brigham Young U., 1973; PhD, Arizona State U., 1978.

Research Historian

Jensen, Richard L. (1980) BA, Utah State U., 1968; MA, Ohio State U., 1972.

Assistant Professors

Baugh, Alexander L. (1995) BS, Utah State U., 1981; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1996.

Boone, David F. (1993) BA, MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1981, 1992.

Bott, Randy L. (1993) BS, MEd, Utah State U., 1970, 1974; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1988.

Dorius, Guy L. (1994) BS, U. of Utah, 1984; MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1994.

Freeman, Robert C. (1996) BS, Brigham Young U., 1985; JD, Western State U., 1989.

Garr, Arnold (1991) BA, Weber State Coll., 1969; MA, Utah State U., 1974; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1986.

Hedges, Andrew H. (1996) BS, Weber State U., 1986; MA, Brigham Young U., 1991; PhD, U. of Illinois, 1996.

Holzapfel, Richard Neitzel (1993) BS, Brigham Young U., 1980; MA, PhD, U. of California, Irvine, 1990, 1993.

Ostler, Craig J. (1995) BA, MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1979, 1995.

Perkins, Jerome M. (1992) BA, MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1977, 1989.

Richardson, Matthew O. (1996) BA, MEd, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1987, 1990, 1995.

Sperry, Kip (1991) BS, MLS, Brigham Young U., 1970, 1974.

Toronto, James A. (1992) BA, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1980; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1984, 1992.

Emeriti

Andersen, Wilson Kay (1962) BS, U. of Utah, 1949; MEd, Brigham Young U., 1957.

Backman, Milton V., Jr. (1960) BS, MA, U. of Utah, 1954, 1955; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1959.

Barrett, Ivan J. (1953) BS, Utah State U., 1938; MS, Brigham Young U., 1947.

Barron, Howard H. (1953) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1943, 1950; EdD, U. of Utah, 1953.

Berrett, Lamar C. (1963) BS, U. of Utah, 1952; MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1963.

Bowen, Walter D. (1964) BS, MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1958, 1965.

Burton, Alma P. (1959) BS, Utah State U., 1948; MS, Brigham Young U., 1950; EdD, U. of Utah, 1957.

Durrant, George D. (1989) BA, MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1964, 1971.

Fugal, John P. (1966) BS, MS, DRE, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1959, 1967.

Garrard, Lamar E. (1967) BS, U. of Idaho, 1949; BS, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1965, 1968.

Hartshorn, Leon R. (1965) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1959; EdD, Stanford U., 1965.

Horsley, A. Burt (1956) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1945, 1954; PhD, West Welhelms U., Germany, 1956.

Otten, Leaun G. (1972) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1965.

Pace, George W. (1970) BA, Brigham Young U., 1960; MA, Colorado State U., 1963; DRE, Brigham Young U., 1976.

Palmer, Spencer J. (1968) BA, Brigham Young U., 1952; MA, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1959, 1964.

Petersen, Melvin J. (1964) BS, MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1955, 1964.

Stevenson, J. Grant (1953) AS, Weber Coll., 1952; BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1953, 1955.

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