Religious Education

Brigham Young University

Religious Education

Ancient Scripture

Andrew C. Skinner, Chair
375-A JSB, PO Box 25689, (801) 378-2067

Rex C. Reeve, Jr., Associate Chair
316-A JSB, PO Box 25648, (801) 378-3359

Ancient Scripture (RelA)

Class Schedule					Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.

115. Keys to Scripture Study. (2:2:0) F, W Honors also.

A guide to more effective scripture study through consideration of principles, concepts, skills, study aids, and sources common to all of the standard works.

*121, 122. Introduction to the Book of Mormon. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Sequential study of the doctrines, principles, and narrative of the Book of Mormon. RelA 121 covers 1 Nephi through Alma 29. RelA 122 covers Alma 30 through Moroni 10. Returned missionaries may not register for sections numbered lower than 100.

*211, 212. The New Testament. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

RelA 211 deals with the Gospels. RelA 212 deals with the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Apocalypse (Revelation).

301, 302. The Old Testament. (2:2:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Introduction to the structure and teachings of the Old Testament. RelA 301 covers Genesis through 2 Samuel. RelA 302 covers 1 Kings through Malachi.

304. Writings of Isaiah. (2:2:0) F, W Honors and Independent Study also.

Historical, prophetic, doctrinal, and literary values of Isaiah, emphasizing latter-day interpretation and application.

320. History and Contribution of Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible. (2:2:0) F, W

Historical significance of Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, its relationship to the other standard works, and its doctrinal contributions.

327. The Pearl of Great Price. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Origin and content of the Pearl of Great Price.

392R. Special Studies in Religion: Ancient Scripture. (1:1:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also.

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

Jerusalem Center Courses (Rel A) The following courses are offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.

101. Old Testament Survey. (2:1.5:3) Su

Survey of the Old Testament, integrated with extensive field study in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

*111. New Testament Survey of the Gospels. (2:1.5:3) Su

Survey of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experience in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

*200. New Testament Studies. (1-4:4:0) F, W

Integrated study of the New Testament and LDS history and prophecy in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

300. Old Testament Studies. (2:1.5:3) F, W, Su

Study of the Old Testament integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

303. Old Testament Studies. (3:3:4) F, W

Study of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experience in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

*311. New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (3:2:4) F, W,

Study of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today.

Graduate Courses

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

Ancient Scripture Faculty

Professors

Benson, Reed Amussen (1978) BS, MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1953, 1975, 1981.

Brown, S. Kent (1971) BA, U. of California, Berkeley, 1967; PhD, Brown U., 1972.

Condie, Spencer J. (1969) BA, Brigham Young U., 1964; MA, U. of Utah, 1965; PhD, U. of Pittsburgh, 1969.

Griggs, C. Wilfred (1972) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1968; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1978.

Jackson, Kent P. (1980) BA, Brigham Young U., 1974; MA, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1976, 1980.

Ludlow, Victor L. (1972) BA, Brigham Young U., 1968; PhD, Brandeis U., 1979.

McConkie, Joseph F. (1977) BS, MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1965, 1968, 1973.

Millet, Robert L., Dean (1983) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1973; PhD, Florida State U., 1983.

Robinson, Stephen E., (1986) BA, Brigham Young U., 1971; PhD, Duke U., 1978.

Associate Professors

Draper, Richard D. (1988) BS, Brigham Young U., 1968; MA, Arizona State U., 1974; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1988.

Hoskisson, Paul Y. (1981) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1973; PhD, Brandeis U., 1986.

Johnson, Stanley (1994) BS, MS, EdD, Brigham Young University, 1975, 1979, 1987.

Largey, Dennis L. (1989) BA, Church Coll. of Hawaii, 1972; MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1981.

Madsen, John M. (1987) BS, Washington State U., 1963; MEd, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1978.

Ogden, D. Kelly (1984) BA, Weber State Coll., 1971; MEd, Brigham Young U., 1974; MA, Inst. of Holy Land Studies, 1978; PhD, U. of Utah, 1982.

Parker, Todd (1993) BS, Weber State U., 1974; MEd, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1985.

Parrish, Alan K. (1984) BS, MBA, Utah State U., 1968, 1972; EdD, U. of Southern California, 1981.

Reeve, Rex C., Jr. (1981) BS, MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1961, 1962, 1974.

Seely, David R. (1987) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1981, 1982; AM, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1985, 1990.

Skinner, Andrew C. (1992) BS, U. of Colorado, 1975; BA, Iliff School of Theology, 1978; MTh, Harvard U., 1980; PhD, U. of Denver, 1986.

Williams, Clyde (1991) BS, MEd, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1978, 1989.

Assistant Professors

Ball, Terry B. (1992) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1990, 1992.

Fronk, Camille (1993) BA, Utah State U.; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1996.

Huntington, Ray L. (1995) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1977, 1995.

Judd, Daniel (1993) BS, Southern Utah U., 1980; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987.

Merrill, Byron (1991) BA, Brigham Young U., 1972; JD, U. of California, Davis, 1975.

Pike, Dana M. (1993) BS, Brigham Young U., 1978; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1990.

Sommerfeldt, Vern (1991) BA, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1980, 1988.

Thomas, M. Catherine (1994) BA, Brigham Young U.—Hawaii, 1969; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1989.

Wilson, Keith J. (1995) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1981; PhD, U. of Utah, 1995.

Emeriti

Anderson, Richard L. (1955) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1957; JD, Harvard U., 1954; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1962.

Bankhead, Reid E. (1948) BS, U. of Utah, 1947; MT, Brigham Young U., 1949.

Felt, Paul E. (1957) BA, Brigham Young U., 1942; MS, U. of Utah, 1954.

Harris, James R. (1966) BS, MA, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1952, 1958, 1965.

Horton, George A., Jr. (1983) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1953, 1957; EdD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1969.

Matthews, Robert J., (1955) BS, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1960, 1968.

Meservy, Keith H. (1958) BA, Brigham Young U., 1951; MA, Johns Hopkins U., 1966.

Nibley, Hugh W. (1946) BA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1934; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1938.

Nyman, Monte S., (1966) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1952, 1958; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1965.

Parsons, Robert Ernest (1964) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1957.

Patch, Robert C. (1949) BA, U. of New Mexico, 1945; MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1949, 1964.

Rasmussen, Ellis T. (1951) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1942, 1951, 1967.

Shields, L. Grant (1970) BA, MRE, DRE, Brigham Young U., 1949, 1968, 1976.

Skousen, W. Cleon (1967) JD, George Washington U., 1940.

Tate, Charles D. (1960) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1954, 1958; PhD, U. of Colorado, 1966.

Taylor, Hal L. (1969) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1962.

Turner, Rodney (1956) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1949, 1953; EdD, U. of Southern California, 1960.

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