Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 10 of 10
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
An Analysis Of The Theory And Practice Of Worship In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Franklin Heidenreich
An Analysis Of The Theory And Practice Of Worship In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, John Franklin Heidenreich
Theses and Dissertations
The concept of worship projected in this study is the broad Isaiah pattern of worship of awareness of God, restructuring of the life of the individual, and dedication of the worshiper in service. From this concept, standards of worship are set forth by which Latter-day Saint worship is evaluated.
A History Of Brigham Young's Indian Superintendency (1851-1857): Problems And Accomplishments, Fred R. Gowans
A History Of Brigham Young's Indian Superintendency (1851-1857): Problems And Accomplishments, Fred R. Gowans
Theses and Dissertations
The problem of this study was two-fold: first, to determine the accomplishments of the Utah Territorial Indian Superintendency during Brigham Young's term in office; and second, to study the difficulties which hindered this superintendency from functioning in a manner which would be most beneficial to the Indian people. These difficulties fit into three major groups: friction within the superintendency, Indian depredations, and lack of cooperation on the part of the Federal Government.
The main sources of information for this study were the official letters sent by the superintendency to the Indian Commission in Washington. Letters sent from Washington to the …
A Study To Determine The Influence Of Ward Education Committees On Non-Release Time Seminary Enrollment, Gordon Scott Loosle
A Study To Determine The Influence Of Ward Education Committees On Non-Release Time Seminary Enrollment, Gordon Scott Loosle
Theses and Dissertations
There was a lack of concrete information concerning the influence of the ward education committee on enrolling students in seminary. Therefore, a study which would evaluate the influence of ward education committees on seminary enrollment was undertaken. This study attempted to determine the influence of ward education committees on enrollment of non-released time seminaries.
The Effectiveness Of Home Night As A Supplement To Lds Seminary Instruction, Joseph L. Allen
The Effectiveness Of Home Night As A Supplement To Lds Seminary Instruction, Joseph L. Allen
Theses and Dissertations
This study was undertaken for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of L.D.S. Seminary-oriented home night program. The home night program consisted of an experimental group of students holding weekly home nights with their parents, following discussion of gospel principles in Seminary during the school hours. A control group was established which supplemented its program writing weekly summaries instead of directing a home night.
Suggested Inspirational Devotionals To Accompany The Church History And Doctrine Course Prescribed By The Department Of Education Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, G. Osmond Dunford
Theses and Dissertations
The Seminaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were organized to provide religious education for high school and junior high school students. Inspirational devotional programs are a part of the class procedure in the Seminaries designed to create a spiritual tone in this religious education. Objectives of these devotional periods are:
1. To encourage students to reflect and meditate on spiritual subjects.
2. To provide opportunities and experiences for student participation in planning and presenting inspirational devotional programs.
3. To establish in the classroom an atmosphere or setting which will stimulate the study of scripture and sacred …
Marriage Role Expectations Of Latter-Day Saint Adolescents In Utah County, Gary P. Mcbride
Marriage Role Expectations Of Latter-Day Saint Adolescents In Utah County, Gary P. Mcbride
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis is a study of the degree of relationship that marriage role expectations of adolescents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has to sex, church activity, parent's education, employment of mother, and ordinal position.
The major objectives were: (a) to determine if male adolescents would have a higher traditional score than female adolescents on the marriage role expectation inventory; and (b) to determine if marriage role expectations of adolescents are related to sex, church activity, parent's education, employment of mother, and ordinal position.
A Follow-Up Study Of Four Selected Seminaries To Determine The Effect The Seminary Program Has Had In Helping To Prepare Their Graduates To Be More Effective Missionaries Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, James Gordon Vaughan
Theses and Dissertations
In view of the aforementioned emphasis on the missionary program of the Church there was a felt need by the author, with encouragement from Ernest Eberhard Jr., of the Department of Education, to do a follow-up study to determine what effect the seminary program has had and is now having upon the lives of its graduates now in the mission field. Only the missionaries who arenow in the mission field and who are seminary graduates of four selected seminaries are used in this study.
There are three major areas of seminary influence and effectiveness that this study attempts to determine. …
Factors Relevant To Areas Of Knowledge Considered Important To Successful Marriage By Lds Seminary Students At Orem, Utah, Dee W. Hadley
Factors Relevant To Areas Of Knowledge Considered Important To Successful Marriage By Lds Seminary Students At Orem, Utah, Dee W. Hadley
Theses and Dissertations
Purpose of the Study
1. To see what Latter-day Saint youth feel are the important factors that lead to a successful marriage; how adequate they feel their knowledge is in these matters, and what source they feel they are receiving their education from.
2. To determine if there is any relationship between the Latter-day Saint youth's feeling of what factors are important to successful marriage, how adequate he feels his knowledge is about the factors, and what he feels is the main source of his knowledge about these factors.
A Book Of Mormon Course Of Study For Indian Students In Released-Time Seminaries, Robert Lee Hales
A Book Of Mormon Course Of Study For Indian Students In Released-Time Seminaries, Robert Lee Hales
Theses and Dissertations
This course has been written to present a simplified version of the Book of Mormon for use with students whose reading skills are below average. It was specifically designed for released-time Indian seminary students. The Indian students often find it very hard to compete with white students in seminary. Where this problem exists teachers have found it advisable to form all-Indian classes.
Released-time Indian seminary classes are a recent addition to the L.D.S. Seminary system. In the 1962-63 school year two such classes were held. The future holds promise that many more will be instituted. Teaching the Book of Mormon …
A History Of The Discontinued Mediterranean Missions Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Ralph L. Cottrell Jr.
A History Of The Discontinued Mediterranean Missions Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Ralph L. Cottrell Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been a proselyting organization almost since its founding. The first missionary for the Church was Samuel Harrison Smith, who was sent by his brother Joseph Smith to sell The Book of Mormon in the area of Livonia, New York. Elder Orson Pratt preached the first sermon outside of the United States, and because many of the listeners had relatives in England, the Church was able to introduce its message to the people of Great Britain. Missionary work of the Church has primarily been to the Christian nations, even though during the …