Brigham Young University. Dept. of L.D.S. Theology, Church Organization and Administration

The Department of L.D.S. Theology, Church Organization and Administration established in 1959 in a reorganization of the earlier Division of Religion. The department included components of the earlier departments of Church History and Theology and Philosophy. It was a part of the College of Religious Instruction from 1959 to 1964. In 1964 the department was merged with the other departments in the college to form the departments of Undergraduate Studies in Religious Instruction and Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction. The following individuals served as chairman: G. Byron Done (1959-1960) and Rodney Turner (1960-1964).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction. Dept. of L.D.S. Church Organization and Administration

Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction. Dept. of Theology and Church Administration

Description

Established: 1959

Abolished: 1964

Location: Provo, Utah (1959-1964)

Functions

Classes in the department of L.D.S. Theology, Church Organization and Administration aimed to instruct students in principles and doctrines of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and give instruction to individuals looking to serve as missionaries in the stakes and missions of the Church. Classes include the Principles and Doctrines of Mormonism, Training for Prospective Missionaries, and Priesthood and Church Government.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department functioned under the administration of a chairman under a dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1959-1964)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Church History (1959)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Theology and Philosophy (1959)

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

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

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1959-1960: p. 5, 322-323 (G. Byron Done, chairman; function of dept. to instruct in doctrine of L.D.S. Church and principles of missionary work; example classes: Principles and Doctrines of Mormonism, Training for Prospective Missionaries, and Priesthood and Church Government)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 5 (Rodney Turner, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 10 (Rodney Turner, chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 407 (Rodney Turner, chairman)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00332

Creator: CEM