Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction

Religious Instruction was organized in 1973 when the decision was made to change the name of the College of Religious Instruction simply to Religious Instruction. In 1975, Religious Instruction began to be no longer listed with the list of colleges in the University Catalogs. Abolishing the college entity was a decision made for several reasons, one being the idea that making this change decreases the sensitivity about a "paid ministry." The following men served as deans of Religious Instruction: Jeffrey R. Holland (1974-1976) and Ellis T. Rasmussen (1976-1983).

Description

Established: 1973

Abolished: 1983

Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1983)

Functions

Religious Instruction administers all religious instruction funded by the University. Courses in religion have been offered by the University since the beginning of its existence, due to the idea that each individual's life must be built upon a firm ethical and religious basis.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Ancient Scripture and Church History and Doctrine were the two departments belonging to Religious Instruction. The University sponsors all religious instruction courses.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1973-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Ancient Scripture (1973-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Church History and Doctrine (1973-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of Book of Mormon Projects (1973-1976)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of Mormon Studies (1973-1976)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Studies Center (1977-1983)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Center for International and Area Studies (1982-1983)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1973)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Education (1983)

Associated Archival Materials

Religious Instruction records, 1965-1979. (UA 1351)

Sources

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 4 p. 193 (College of Religious Instruction changed to Religious Instruction; paid ministry sensitivity)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 96 (Jeffrey R. Holland, Dean; Ancient Scripture, Church History and Doctrine, departments; lives built upon ethical and religious basis; Religious Instruction sponsored by University)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 54 (Jeffrey R. Holland, Dean)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 30 (Ellis T. Rasmussen, Dean)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00339

LCCN: no2009068446

Creator: CEM