Brigham Young University. Dept. of Religious Education

The Dept. of Religious Education was established after the Dept. of Theology was abolished in 1929. The department remained in the College of Arts and Sciences with George H. Brimhall serving as the Department Chair. In 1932 the department was abolished and placed in the College of Education retaining its name and functions.

Description

Established: 1929

Abolished: 1932

Location: Provo, Utah (1929-1932)

Functions

The Dept. of Religious Education was responsible for teaching courses in: Religious and Ethical Life, Literature of the Bible, Ethics and Doctrines of Jesus, Foundations and Fruits of Mormonism, Life and Teachings of Christ, Philosophy of Life, Psychology of Religion, Social and Recreational Leadership, and Anthropology.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Dept. of Religious Education was administered by George H. Brimhall who was the Department Chair.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1929-1932)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Theology (1921-1929)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education. Dept. of Religious Education (1932-1940)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1929-1930: p. 190-203 (courses taught by the department).

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1932-1933: p. 70 (part of College of Education).

Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 506 (George H. Brimhall was Department Chair).

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00210

Creator: UPB