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The Division of Religion, established in 1940, required that all students enroll in a two-credit-hour religion class each semester as a prerequisite to graduation. It was the responsibility of the division to supervise all religious teaching and activity on campus, and provide instruction in scripture, doctrine, Church history, and religious leadership.

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Description

Established: 1940

Abolished: 1959

Location: Provo, Utah (1940-1959)

Functions

The Division of Religion was composed of the following four departments: Bible and Modern Scripture, Church History, Theology and Philosophy, and LDS Church Organization. There were also graduate degrees offered in the areas of Bible and Modern Scripture, Semitic Languages, Church History, and Philosophy of Religious Education.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Division of Religion was under direct supervision of the president of the University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1940-1959)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Religious Education (1940)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1959)

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Sources

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 3 p. 113 (departments, Bible and Modern Scripture, Church history, Theology and Philosophy, and LDS Church Organization; graduate degrees in Bible and Modern Scripture, Semitic Languages, Church History, and Philosophy of Religious Education)

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 2 p. 293 (division under direction of the president of the University; supervise religious teaching on campus)

Brigham Young University, 1975: vol. 4 p. 183 (two-credit-hour required religion courses)

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