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'He Lives!' BYU President C. Shane Reese speaks at Easter Conference

April 09, 2026 08:00 AM
Students filled the auditorium of the Joseph Smith Building on April 1 to hear Easter messages focused on Jesus Christ.
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BYU Model Passover Seder teaches students about the tradition's significance

April 08, 2026 09:22 AM
BYU has hosted its Model Passover Seder in the early spring for more than 40 years.
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BYU professor documents Church history, community among Saints across the 50 states

April 06, 2026 10:14 AM
Fred Woods, a religion professor at Brigham Young University, held a viewing of his newest documentary, “Saints in Denver,” on Thursday, March 5.
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Messages of sacrifice, service shared with future missionaries at devotional

March 04, 2026 05:03 PM
Hundreds of prospective missionaries gathered in the Wilkinson Student Center ballroom, Feb. 26, to hear from guest speakers Elder W. Mark Bassett and Sister Angela Bassett.
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BYU students explore faith through research, art at annual symposium

February 19, 2026 11:32 AM
Students gathered at the Wilkinson Student Center and Museum of Art to compete in the BYU Religious Education Student Symposium and Visualizing Learning Art Exhibit on Friday, Feb. 13.
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Come Follow Me podcast for young adults seeks to uplift and inspire

September 30, 2025 10:20 AM
Each week BYU students host a young adult focused Come Follow Me podcast called "Come Study with Me."
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Ilana M. Horwitz speaks to students about God, grades and graduation

March 25, 2025 03:59 PM
Ilana M. Horwitz, a professor from Tulane University who holds a doctorate in Sociology of Education & Jewish Studiesaddressed BYU students about the complimentary nature between religion and academic success at Tuesday's forum.
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Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal explores humanity in religion at annual Truman G. Madsen lecture

October 17, 2024 06:03 PM
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal discussed what it means to be human in a religious context at the annual Truman G. Madsen lecture on Oct. 9.
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BYU Humanities Center discusses intersection between faith and humor at Annual Symposium

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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Sister Aburto, Elder Andersen speak at 52nd Religious Education Symposium

February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Sister Reyna I. Aburto and Elder Neil L. Andersen visited BYU campus for the 52nd annual Religious Education Symposium on Jan. 19 and 20.
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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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BYU Religious Education Student Symposium will be streamed this year

February 10, 2021 12:00 AM
The 23rd annual BYU Religious Education Student Symposium will be streamed on YouTube Feb. 19 to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
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Students and professors discuss whether BYU needs theology department

February 02, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU professors and students shared different opinions about the university's lack of a theology department.
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Readers' Forum: 11/5/19

November 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Requirements for religion professors
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Readers' Forum: 10/8/19

October 04, 2019 12:00 AM
Gender disparity in religious education
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Education Week: Brad Wilcox discusses the role of Church members in the gathering of Israel

August 22, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU religion professor Brad Wilcox spoke in an Education Week session on Thursday, August 22, about the role members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints play in the gathering of Israel.
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Highlights of BYU Colleges

January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies
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