Brigham Young University. Dept. of Ancient Scripture

The Department of Ancient Scripture was part of the College of Religious Instruction from 1969 until the abolishment of the college in 1973. It has since existed under several colleges and institutions and functions under Religious Education today. The following individuals have served as chairmen: Ellis T. Rasmussen (1969-1972), Robert C. Patch (1972-1975), Robert L. Mathews (1975-1982), Monte S. Nyman (1982-1983), S. Kent Brown (1983-1986), George A. Horton (1986-1989), Robert L. Millet (1989-1991), Stephen E. Robinson (1991-1997), Andrew C. Skinner (1997-2001), Daniel K. Judd (2001-2005), Terry B. Ball (2005-2006), Dennis L. Largey (2006-2011), and Camille Fronk Olson (2011- ).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction. Dept. of Ancient Scripture

Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction. Dept. of Ancient Scripture

Brigham Young University. Religious Education. Dept. of Ancient Scripture

Description

Established: 1969

Location: Provo, Utah (1969- )

Functions

Courses taught in the department aim to instruct on every facet of scriptural writings with the intent of religious growth and appreciation. Included are courses such as The Pearl of Great Price, Analysis of the Old Testament: Prophetic Books, and The Great Epistles and the Apocalypse.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department functions under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1969-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction (1973-1983)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Education (1983- )

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Undergraduate Studies in Religious Instruction (1964)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction (1964)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1970-1972: p. 527, 462 (Ellis T. Rasmussen, chairman; dept. instructed on scriptural writings; example courses: The Pearl of Great Price, Analysis of the Old Testament: Prophetic Books, and The Great Epistles and the Apocalypse)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1972-1973: p. 544 (Robert C. Patch, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1975-1976: p. 248 (Robert L. Mathews, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1982-1983: p. 350 (Monte S. Nyman, acting chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1983-1984: p. 352 (S. Kent Brown, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1986-1987: p. 305 (George A. Horton, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1989-1990: p. 282 (Robert L. Millett, chairman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1991-1992: p. 301 (Stephen E. Robinson, chairman)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 1997-1998: p. 430 (Andrew C. Skinner, chairman)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2001-2002: p. 431 (Daniel K. Judd, chairman)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006: p. 414 (Terry B. Ball, chairman)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2007: p. 412 (Dennis L. Largey, chairman)

YNews, Oct. 7, 2011: p. 4 (Camille Fronk Olson, department chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00336

Creator: CEM