BYU Religious Studies Center
May 24, 2022
This week’s “Come, Follow Me” focuses on Joshua 1–8; 23–24 in the Old Testament. Elder David A. Bednar shares insights about this topic in an article from the Religious Educator 7, no. 3.
Read it here: rsc.byu.edu/vol-7-no-3-2006/seek-learning-faith
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 17, 2022
This Sunday, join the John A. Widtsoe Foundation for another Interfaith Conversation about “Come, Follow Me.” They will be discussing the book of Ruth with Jewish scholar Dr. Ora Prouser.
Register for the event here:
https://www.widtsoefoundation.org/events-1/ruth-come-follow-me-interfaith-conversations
This series serves to educate Latter-day Saints about the rich history of Jewish scriptural interpretation and application, while at the same time modeling meaningful interfaith conversations and empowering Latter-day Saints to do the same in their own communities.
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 11, 2022
Our newest video explaining our weekly gospel resources for “Come, Follow Me” is available to watch now. Check it out: https://youtu.be/Xt9lnacwyoQ
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 03, 2022
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“Understanding Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible,” by Kent P. Jackson, takes a fresh look at what the Joseph Smith Translation is, what it contains, what it teaches, and how the Prophet arrived at its text. Written for scholars and general audience alike, this book is the ideal introduction into this important part of Joseph Smith’s prophetic ministry. However, its main message is that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world.
For more information, visit deseretbook.com/p/understanding-joseph-smith-s-translation-of-the-bible?queryID=3c275c55e404979ef0e5a927ff99c33e&variant_id=199257-hardcover
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 20, 2022
The Religious Freedom Annual Review, sponsored by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at the J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University and the Wheatley Institution, brings nationally recognized policymakers, scholars, and religious leaders together to discuss the role of religion and religious freedom in the United States.
Taking place on June 16, 2022, this year’s theme is “Living Peaceably: Religious Freedom as a Foundation for Civic Harmony.” Elder Quentin L. Cook from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be presenting.
Visit religiousfreedom.byu.edu to register and learn more about this event.
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 16, 2022
This quote comes from our “Come, Follow Me” featured readings for this week. Check them out to enrich your gospel study of Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34.
rsc.byu.edu/vol-8-no-3-2007/teaching-old-testament-laws
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 05, 2022
In this episode of the BYU Religious Studies Center's podcast Y Religion, Dr. Steven Harper, the current editor of BYU Studies, discusses some of the most significant articles in the history of BYU Studies. Listen here: https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion/55 ... #byustudies #yreligionpodcast
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 02, 2022
Our newest video explaining our weekly gospel resources for “Come, Follow Me” is available to watch now. Check it out: https://youtu.be/gx3KgH_7FUo
Image: “Agnus Dei,” by Francisco de Zurbarán
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 18, 2022
Transcriptions of your favorite BYU Religious Education videos and podcast episodes are now available on our website thanks to SOAR. Using SOAR’s video deep search technology, you can read, search, and follow along with active transcriptions of BYU religion content.
Why we’re using SOAR:
• To increase availability of BYU Religious Education gospel study resources
• To improve accessibility for all Latter-day Saints but especially those who experience hearing disabilities
• To provide more options for auditory learners
• Transcriptions of BYU Religious Education YouTube videos were previously unavailable anywhere else
Try it out by visiting rsc.byu.edu/media/search
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 13, 2022
We are hiring a 3/4-time editor position starting in July 2022. Visit yjobs.byu.edu and enter the job ID 110235 to find it.
Link: https://hrms.byu.edu/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&SiteId=60
BYU Religious Studies Center
May 04, 2022
In honor of Mother’s Day this upcoming Sunday, visit our website to read “Mothers: Heroes, Then and Now,” by Lauren Ellison, a former institute and seminary teacher.
It can be found here: rsc.byu.edu/vol-8-no-3-2007/mothers-heroes-then-now
BYU Religious Studies Center
April 27, 2022
Our newest video explaining our weekly gospel resources for “Come, Follow Me” is available to watch now. Check it out: https://youtu.be/GxEjYiGBlig
Image: detail from the painting Christ and the Young Child, by Carl Heinrich Bloch