Brigham Young University. Dept. of Religion
In 1904, the Department of Religion was officially established in the Normal School of Brigham Young University. It taught several religious courses with the goal to "awaken the spiritual life ... and [foster] the development of a warm personal testimony of the Gospel." In 1905, the department's name changed to the Department of Theology while maintaining its administrative functions and coursework.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Religion
Description
Established: 1904
Abolished: 1905
Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1905)
Functions
The Department of Religion was responsible for the teaching of courses in Church History, the Scriptures, and Christianity.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Religion was part of the Normal School, a teacher training branch of Brigham Young University.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1904-1905)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Theology (1905)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 55 (part of the Normal School) p. 60-62 (Department of Religion, courses listed)
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 58 (Department of Theology)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00085
Creator: UPB