Brigham Young University. Dept. of History and Philosophy of Religion
The Department of History and Philosophy of Religion existed under the College of Religious Instruction from 1959 to 1964. Truman G. Madsen (1959-1964) served as chairman.
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Description
Established: 1959
Abolished: 1964
Location: Provo, Utah (1959-1964)
Functions
Courses in the Department of History and Philosophy of Religion aimed to instruct students in Christian church histories, world religions, and philosophical ideas. Classes offered included Great Figures in Christian History, Types of Religious Philosophy, and the Development of Christian Rites and Liturgy.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department functions under the administration of a chairman under a dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1959-1964)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1959-1964)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1959-1960: p. 5, 275-276 (Truman G. Madsen, chairman; function of dept. to instruct in Christian church histories, world religions, and philosophical ideas; example classes: Great Figures in Christian History, Types of Religious Philosophy, and the Development of Christian Rites and Liturgy)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1960-1961: p. 5 (Truman G. Madsen, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1961-1962: p. 9 (Truman G. Madsen, chairman)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1962-1964: p. 407 (Truman G. Madsen, chairman)
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