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BYU religion professor finds connection between temple attendance, mental health

Emily May
By Emily May
November 11, 2024 11:32 AM
Recent research conducted by BYU religion professor Justin Dyer found an increase in temple attendance may improve mental health.
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Campus

International delegates discuss the crossroads of law and religion at annual BYU law symposium

By Makeilah Law
October 22, 2024 10:52 AM
BYU hosted its 31st annual Law and Religion Symposium from Oct. 6-8.
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Campus

BYU Humanities Center discusses intersection between faith and humor at Annual Symposium

By Christian Salazar
October 11, 2024 12:59 PM
The BYU Humanities Center welcomed professors and students from a variety of backgrounds at its Annual Symposium on Sept. 27-28.
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BYU's Neal A. Maxwell Institute launches Wonder of Scripture lecture series

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
September 29, 2024 06:17 PM
BYU’s Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship launched a scripture focused lecture series on Thursday, Sept. 19, intended to exemplify disciple scholarship.
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Campus Events

BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review focuses on peacemaking

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
June 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Scholars and religious leaders from across the U.S. gathered at BYU's Religious Freedom Annual Review on Thursday, June 20 and spoke on peacemaking and religious pluralism.
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Religion

Saints gather in Salt Lake City, Church leaders address global church

By Emma Butler Price
April 07, 2024 12:00 AM
On the brisk morning of Sunday, April 7, members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City and in their homes around the world to hear from modern day prophets, seers and revelators.
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Campus

Eye on the Y: Students, faculty explore international opportunities, BYU Religious Education Department celebrates Passover, students vote on best BYU major

By Jaecie Stilovich
April 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Students, faculty explore international opportunities
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Movies & Television

Fans of 'The Chosen' offer financial support to series

By Mckenna Schmidt
April 02, 2024 12:00 AM
A recent event at BYU brought together scholars from different faiths and universities to discuss the popular TV series 'The Chosen.' Fans attended the conference amid the release of the fourth season of the show.
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Featured

BYU students observe Ramadan

By Reihana Wilson
March 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam. Muslims consider it a sacred month because it commemorates when they believe the angel Gabriel revealed the Quran to the prophet Muhammed.
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Campus Events

BYU students of different faiths share experiences on campus, in the workplace

Emily May
By Emily May
March 28, 2024 12:00 AM
A panel of interfaith students answered various questions about how their non-Latter-day Saint faiths have affected their experiences at BYU and at work on Tuesday, March 19.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Worldwide Relief Society devotional encourages women to give, find relief through covenants

By Lauren Willardson
March 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Female members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered across the world on Sunday, March 17 to celebrate the 182nd anniversary of the founding of the Relief Society organization.
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Campus

BYU professor engineers three-dimensional scripture study approach

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
February 26, 2024 12:00 AM
One of religious studies professor Tyler Griffin’s first teaching experiences was in middle school, where he gave a history presentation that went a little longer than his teacher probably expected.
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Clubs

BYU interfaith book club bridges differences, one page at a time

Emily May
By Emily May
February 09, 2024 12:00 AM
The Interfaith Student Association hosts weekly book club meetings, creating a safe space to discuss interfaith topics and build religious literacy among students.
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Campus Events

Princeton professor teaches Black history of freedom, religion

Emily May
By Emily May
February 09, 2024 12:00 AM
Princeton Theological Seminary President Jonathan Lee Walton gave BYU’s 7th Annual Interfaith Harmony Week lecture on Feb. 1, discussing Black religious history.
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Devotionals and Forums

Harvard professor shares her faith, thoughts on religious freedom

By Eleanor Lambert
February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Ruth L. Okediji said attendees should focus on loving God to create an “integrated way of living” at a forum in the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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BYU students juggle church responsibilities and academic pursuits

By Annika Ohran
January 09, 2024 12:00 AM
College students have a lot on their plates, and BYU students are no exception. One thing more unique to the BYU student body, however, is the amount of students that actively participate in church membership and responsibilities.
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Featured

Light through the darkness: Jordan Peterman and his angels

By Lynnette Mcconkie
December 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Holding the door tightly, a seven-year-old boy did as he had been taught; he asked the police who came to his door whether they had a search warrant or not. They did not, so he immediately shut them out.
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Art

Religious artist Brian Kershisnik visits Museum of Art, answers questions about his painting 'Nativity'

By Alyse Clark
December 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Brian Kershisnik, a professional artist and BYU alumnus, visited the BYU Museum of Art on Monday, Dec. 4 to showcase and answer questions about his painting, “Nativity.”
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