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New Church History Museum exhibit displays 200 years of Latter-day Saint art

October 03, 2024 11:12 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside the Church History Museum and the Center of Latter-day Saint Arts, opened a new exhibit entitled "Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art" on Sept. 26.
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Provo celebrates 400 years of Shakespeare

November 14, 2023 12:00 AM
2023 comes with a unique anniversary for Shakespeare and his legacy.
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Palmyra Past vs Present

September 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Palmyra Past vs Present
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The women who helped build the Salt Lake Temple

May 04, 2023 12:00 AM
Although the most high-profile stories of the builders of the Salt Lake Temple tend to be men, the women of the Church played a pivotal role in its completion. As we celebrate 130 years of the Salt Lake Temple and the 36th year of Women’s History Month this March, we highlight women’s role in the construction and establishment of the Salt Lake Temple.
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Religion professors host Y-Religion podcast about recent research

February 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Three BYU Religious Education professors created 'Y Religion,' a biweekly podcast about gospel research conducted by faculty in their department.
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Female religion professors discuss working in the department

February 06, 2023 12:00 AM
Female involvement in the religious education department has increased over the past 20 years, through the cooperation of coworkers and new opportunities at BYU.
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How to get the most out of Come Follow Me and the Doctrine and Covenants this year

January 21, 2021 12:00 AM
With the start of a new year comes a renewed focus on a new book of scripture for Latter-day Saints, but finding ways to get the most out of scripture study can be difficult.
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BYU religion professor reconsiders Church history with new book

November 30, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU religion professor Anthony Sweat released a book in November that has been seven years in the making.
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Relief Society played essential role in fight for women’s suffrage

May 29, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This is one of two parts commemorating 150 years since Utah women were the first in any U.S. state to vote in 1870. Pioneering women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made key contributions to suffrage and were also key in establishing BYU.
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Saints Volume 2: No Unhallowed Hand launches

February 14, 2020 12:00 AM
Saints, Volume 2: No Unhallowed Hand became available on the gospel library app and in print on Feb. 12.
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Education Week: Anthony Sweat discusses sustaining the prophet despite imperfections

August 22, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU Church history and doctrine professor Anthony Sweat talked during an Education Week session on Wednesday about sustaining the prophets despite the imperfections one might see in them or disagreements one might have. He said disagreeing with the prophet is not the same thing as disloyalty, but efforts to sustain the prophet should never falter.
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2019 BYU Women's Conference builds faith while tackling tough topics

May 06, 2019 12:00 AM
Women take notes at a BYU Women's Conference session. (Madeline Mortensen/BYU)
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Students present at Religious Education Student Symposium

February 19, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU students present their religious-based papers at the Religious Education Student Symposium on Feb. 15. (Madison Everett)
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Religion professor teaches church history with original art

November 29, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU religion professor Anthony Sweat showcases the start of his project creating 30 art pieces depicting scenes from the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Claire Gentry)
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Speakers talk overcoming faith crises, fear

November 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Taylor Christensen shares his experiences learning about Church history and ministering to those in faith crises. (Alex Trujillo)
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BYU hosts screening, panel for 'Jane and Emma'

September 17, 2018 12:00 AM
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Education Week: The power to see God

August 21, 2017 12:00 AM
Education Week visitors listen to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's devotional during BYU Education Week 2016. (Ari Davis)
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Openness influences LDS millennials

February 23, 2016 12:00 AM
Aubrey Hunt and Kyler Sant take a selfie in front of the Provo City Center Temple. (Maddi Driggs)
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