Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Institute of Book of Mormon Projects"

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The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects began in 1966.  Religious Education was growing at BYU and expanded to include this project in addition to the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Religious Instruction.  The Director was Daniel H. Ludlow (1966-1968) and Paul R.  
 
The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects began in 1966.  Religious Education was growing at BYU and expanded to include this project in addition to the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Religious Instruction.  The Director was Daniel H. Ludlow (1966-1968) and Paul R.  
Cheesman (1968-1976).  In 1976, the Institute of Book of Mormon Projects, since 1973 known as Book of Mormon Institute, was absolved into the Religious Studies Center in Religious Instruction.
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Cheesman (1968-1976).  In 1976, the Institute of Book of Mormon Projects, since 1973 known as Book of Mormon Institute, was absolved into the Religious Studies Center in Religious Instruction.  Paul R. Cheesman remained as Assistant Director for Scripture.
  
 
==Variant Names==
 
==Variant Names==
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
  
The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects was absolved into the Religious Studies Center in 1976.
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The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects functioned under a director.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1966-1968: p. 116 (Began in 1966, part of College of Religious Instruction, Director Daniel H. Ludlow, purpose of the Institute)
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Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1966-1968: p. 116 (Began in 1966; part of College of Religious Instruction; Director Daniel H. Ludlow; purpose of the Institute)
  
 
Brigham Young University, 1975 vol. 3 p. 111 (growth in Religious Education)
 
Brigham Young University, 1975 vol. 3 p. 111 (growth in Religious Education)
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Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1972-1973: p. 96 (name change to Book of Mormon Institute)
 
Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1972-1973: p. 96 (name change to Book of Mormon Institute)
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Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1976-1977: p. 46 (absolved into Center for Religious Studies; Cheesman became Assistant Director for Scripture)
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==

Revision as of 17:28, 28 February 2011

The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects began in 1966. Religious Education was growing at BYU and expanded to include this project in addition to the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Religious Instruction. The Director was Daniel H. Ludlow (1966-1968) and Paul R. Cheesman (1968-1976). In 1976, the Institute of Book of Mormon Projects, since 1973 known as Book of Mormon Institute, was absolved into the Religious Studies Center in Religious Instruction. Paul R. Cheesman remained as Assistant Director for Scripture.

Variant Names

Book of Mormon Institute

Description

Established: 1966

Abolished: 1976

Location: Provo, Utah (1966-1976)

Functions

The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects was created for the purpose of research related to the Book of Mormon. The Institute's purpose was to further related studies and produce and distribute related materials.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Institute of Book of Mormon Projects functioned under a director.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Religious Instruction (1966-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Instruction (1973-1976)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Religious Studies Center (1976- )

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1966-1968: p. 116 (Began in 1966; part of College of Religious Instruction; Director Daniel H. Ludlow; purpose of the Institute)

Brigham Young University, 1975 vol. 3 p. 111 (growth in Religious Education)

Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1968-1970: p. 116 (Director Paul R. Cheesman)

Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1972-1973: p. 96 (name change to Book of Mormon Institute)

Brigham Young University General Catalog of Courses 1976-1977: p. 46 (absolved into Center for Religious Studies; Cheesman became Assistant Director for Scripture)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00044

Creator: UPB