First known depictions of two biblical heroines were recently uncovered in ancient Jewish synagogue. BYU ancient scripture professor Matthew Grey and seven students joined with other universities to excavate mosaics telling the stories of Jael and Deborah in the Galilean village of Huqoq. Read the whole story here: https://news.byu.edu/intellect/first-known-depictions-of-two-biblical-heroines-uncovered-in-ancient-jewish-synagogue?fbclid=IwAR15u1A85zOmqw7LVJQgV_sZLmtklP4izaoSC9M3ECl7wsPc2sp9Ff9kQUg Photos by Jim Haberman

From the Legacy Roundtable Discussions on the Old Testament, BYU professors Paul Hoskisson, D. Kelly Ogden, Eric Huntsman, and Michael Rhodes discuss major themes found in the first portion of the book of Psalms. Watch the entire video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zRIOD-sjplg

Recently, Rachel Cope, associate professor of Church history and doctrine, received the Harvey B. and Susan Easton Black Outstanding Scholarship Award. She has published several articles on American women’s spirituality and conversion in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, which have appeared in various edited volumes and journals. Learn more about Rachel Cope here: https://religion.byu.edu/directory/rachel-cope

Exciting religion course to take in the fall! This upcoming semester’s course will be taught by George A. Pierce, assistant professor of ancient scripture at BYU. Visit mymap.byu.edu to add this class to your schedule this semester!

Jared Ludlow, RSC publications director, and Michael Goodman, assistant publications director of the Religious Studies Center, are presenting at this year’s BYU Education Week. Jared Ludlow will be presenting throughout the week on topics including the Apocrypha, the history of Jerusalem, and Hinduism. WSC 3220-3224: 8/16–19 @ 5:50–6:45 pm 8/16–19 @ 7:10–8:05 pm 8/16–19 @ 8:30–9:25 pm Michael Goodman will be presenting on subjects such as Christ in our relationships, questions and truth seeking, and faith in Christ. JKB 3108: 8/17–19 @ 11:10–12:05 pm 8/16–19 @ 12:30–1:25 pm

Get religion credit for taking SFL 200 from the BYU School of Family Life! In Fall Semester 2022, “The Eternal Family” (SFL 200) will be taught by Larry Nelson, professor in the BYU School of Family Life. Course overview: This course will focus on the doctrine of the family and the central role families play in Heavenly Father's plan of salvation, teachings from ”The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” other teachings of latter-day prophets, the scriptures, and other inspired writings. Additionally, this course will cover factors from relationship science shown to contribute to the formation of healthy marriages and families. SFL 200 fulfills the BYU Religious Education "The Eternal Family" course requirement, or can be counted as 2 credits of Religion elective credit. (Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu). To learn more about Dr. Nelson, visit https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/directory/larry-nelson

The latest episode of Y Religion titled “Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law” features Krystal Pierce, assistant professor of ancient scripture at BYU. To listen to this episode, visit https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion To learn more about Sister Pierce, visit https://religion.byu.edu/directory/krystal-pierce

Here’s a guide to Religious Education at BYU! Check out our answers to common questions.

From the Legacy Roundtable Discussions on the Old Testament, BYU professors Kelly Ogden, Kent Brown, Dana Pike, and Gaye Strathearn discuss major themes found in Esther 1-10. Watch the entire video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wDTwEI1-a6s

Sign up now for the new religion course beginning THIS fall semester — Special Studies in Religion (REL C 393R) This new class, taught by BYU religion professors Steven Harper and Anthony Sweat, will focus on understanding the text of the Doctrine and Covenants and exploring the major themes and ideas of this entire book of scripture. Details: Section 001: TTh 9:00-9:50 a.m. (109 MARB) with Steven Harper Section 002: TTh 1:00-1:50 p.m. (3714 HBLL) with Anthony Sweat Pre-requisite course: Foundations of the Restoration (REL C 225) Sign up today through mymap.byu.edu

From the Legacy Roundtable Discussions on the Old Testament, BYU professors Kelly Ogden, Kent Brown, Dana Pike, and Gaye Strathearn discuss major themes found in Nehemiah 1-13. Watch the entire video on YouTube by visiting https://youtu.be/yOiOcrImjIo

BYU Students: with Fall Semester 2022 about a month away, make sure you’re on track to completing the 14 required credit hours of approved religious education courses. All BYU students must complete eight credit hours of the Cornerstone Courses and six elective credit hours prior to graduation. For more info, visit religion.byu.edu/credit-requirements Photography by Nate Edwards/BYU Photo