Brigham Young University. Dept. of Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction
The Department of Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction was established in 1964 through a merger of the graduate education components of the existing departments within the College of Religious Instruction. Merged departments included Bible and Modern Scripture, Biblical Languages, L.D.S. Theology, Church Organization and Administration, History and Philosophy of Religion, and Religious Education.The department was part of the College of Religious Instruction from 1964 to 1969. Chauncey C. Riddle served as chairman during this time. In 1969 the department was divided into two new departments: the Department of Ancient Scripture and the Department of Church History and Doctrine.
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Description
Established: 1964
Abolished: 1969
Location: Provo, Utah (1964-1969)
Functions
The Department of Graduate Studies in Religious Instruction had three programs which offered both master's and doctor's degrees. These programs were Bible and Modern Scripture, History of Religion, and Religious Education. Courses offered in these programs included L.D.S. Theology, History of the Papacy, and Studies in the Hebrew Old Testament.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1964-1969)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Bible and Modern Scripture (1964)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Biblical Languages (1964)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of L.D.S. Theology, Church Organization and Administration (1964)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of History and Philosophy of Religion (1964)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Education Dept. (1964)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Ancient Scripture (1969)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Church History and Doctrine (1969)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1964-1966: p. 423, 240-242 (Chauncey C. Riddle, chairman; programs offered were Bible and Modern Scripture, History of Religion, and Religious Education; example courses: L.D.S. Theology, History of the Papacy, and Studies in the Hebrew Old Testament)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00335
Creator: CEM