REL C 343
The Modern Church, 1900 to the Present
Church History and Doctrine
Religious Education
Course Description
Introduction to the LDS Church in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Emphasis on significant developments of Church programs and structure as well as the people and events which have shaped Church history during this time period.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Overview
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1901 to the present day, with emphasis on international expansion, significant developments of Church programs and structure, the Church during wartime, and the global expansion. Modern-day prophets, beginning with Pres. Lorenzo Snow and ending with Pres. Russell M. Nelson, lives and administrations will be highlighted throughout the course.
Title
Factual
Learning Outcome
Students will recognize, identify, discuss, and analyze events, movements, participants, in worldwide LDS history between 1900 and the present.
Title
Conceptual
Learning Outcome
Students will recall and interpret sources of modern LDS history, connecting modern LDS history to larger historical contexts and patterns.
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Spiritual
Learning Outcome
Students will better appreciate "by study and also by faith" the sacrifices, dedication, and testimonies of Modern Prophets, and the succession and continuation of prophetic authority. Students will acknowledge the Lord's hand in the twentieth century history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Application
Learning Outcome
Students will examine and explain change over time, and causes and effects as they relate to modern LDS history. Students will also examine the prophetic teachings of the Brethren comparing them with contemporary issues facing young people today and apply those teachings to their personal lives and challenges.
