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REL C 100

Introduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Course Description

Introduction to the doctrines, history, and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for students who are not members of the church.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Note

It is strongly recommended that this course be taken the first semester at BYU by those who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Title

Factual

Learning Outcome

Students will gain understanding and know the key doctrines and revelations, people and history, culture and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Title

Conceptual

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze, evaluate, and write about the key doctrines, history, culture, and practices of the LDS Church.

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Spiritual

Learning Outcome

Students will learn how Mormons "by study and also by faith" come to know of the truthfulness of the Restoration and the reality of the risen Lord.

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Application

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain the foundational doctrines and historical events of the Restoration and their relevance in the modern Church.  In addition, students will attend and become familiar with the meetings and programs of the LDS Church.