Church Teachers College. Dept. of Theology and Religion

In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the College's departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. The Department of Theology retained its name after this change for only one year, when it was renamed the Department of Theology and Religion in 1910. When the Church Teachers College split in 1920, the Department of Theology and Religion retained its name under the newly organized School of Arts and Sciences.

Variant names

Church Teachers College. Theology and Religion Dept.

Description

Established: 1910

Abolished: 1920

Location: Provo, Utah (1910-1920)

Functions

The Department of Theology and Religion was responsible for the teaching of courses in theology and religion.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Theology and Religion was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. George H. Brimhall served as the Department Chair from 1910 to 1911 and from 1913 to 1914. Joseph B, Keeler served from 1911 to 1913 and from 1914 to 1920.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1910-1920)

Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Theology (1910)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Theology and Religion (1920)

Associated Archival Materials

Creator of: Records, 1910-1911 (UA 222)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1910-1911: p. 18 (part of the Church Teachers College), p. 20 (Department of Theology and Religion; classes offered)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 29 (Department of Theology)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 500 (department chairman, George H. Brimhall, 1910-1911 & 1913-1914; Joseph B. Keeler, 1911-1913 & 1914-1920)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00040

Creator: UPB