UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2003-2004
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Daniel K. Judd, Chair
375-A JSB, (801) 422-2067

Ray L. Huntington, Associate Chair
270-F JSB, (801) 422-3125

Ancient Scripture (RelA)

Class Schedule
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Spring Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.

*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.

192R. Special Topics in Ancient Scripture. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem.

Special topics in ancient scripture for BYU Travel Study participants.

*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.

314. Historical Background of the Bible. (2:2:0) On dem.

Historical and cultural contexts out of which the Old and New Testaments derive.

315. 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.

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. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem. Independent Study also.

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

Jerusalem Center Courses (RelA)

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

*310. New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (2:1.5:3) Su

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 BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.



Ancient Scripture Faculty

Professors

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Stohlton, John B. (1999) BS, Brigham Young U., 1960; JD, George Washington U., 1964.

Associate 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Marsh, W. Jeffrey (1998) BA, U. of Utah, 1981; MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1989.

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

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.

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

Rhodes, Michael D. (1999) BA, Brigham Young U., 1970; MS, U. of New Mexico, 1989.

Whitchurch, David M. (1998) BS, Utah State U., 1977; MEd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1991.

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

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

Assistant Professors

Hauglid, Brian M. (1999) BS, Brigham Young U., 1984; MA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1991, 1998.

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

Wayment, Thomas A. (2000) BA, U. of California, Riverside, 1994; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School, 1998, 2000.

Instructors

Judd, Frank F. (1999) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1993, 1995; MA, U. of North Carolina, 1997.

Strathearn, Gaye (1999) BPhTy, U. of Queensland, Australia, 1983; BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1991, 1992.

Szink, Terrence L. (1999) BA, Brigham Young U., 1983; MA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1985.

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.

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

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.

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

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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