Pioneers and Persecution, 1846-1899
Pioneers and Persecution, 1846-1899
Exodus from Nauvoo, the experience of Mormon Pioneers crossing the plains, establishing Zion in the Great Basin, plural marriage and government persecution, the Manifesto, and events leading to Utah statehood.
| Hours | 2.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Note | Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu. |
| Taught | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| Programs | Containing REL C 342 |
Course Outcomes:
Factual
Students will know key people, places, events, and contexts relating to LDS church history between the years 1844 and 1901.
Conceptual
Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of historical source material relating to this period of LDS church history.
Spiritual
Students will better appreciate "by study and also by faith" the sacrifices, dedication, and testimonies of the Utah pioneers, and the succession and continuation of prophetic authority.
Application
Students will be able to explain foundational historical events of the church during the pioneer era of church history and their relevance to church members today.