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Full-Text Articles in Mormon Studies
A History Of Utah's First Playground, Delmar Peirce Williams
A History Of Utah's First Playground, Delmar Peirce Williams
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine and verify the historical accounts that describe and validate Lindsey Gardens in Salt Lake City as the first playground established in Utah and perhaps the first in the nation.
The Missionary Movements Of The Lds Church In New England, 1830-1850, Richard Shelton Williams
The Missionary Movements Of The Lds Church In New England, 1830-1850, Richard Shelton Williams
Theses and Dissertations
A history of the early movements of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New England has never been written. The purpose of this study is to write that history showing the introduction, growth, and development of missionary activities of the Church in this area from 1830 to 1850.
The Utah Newspaper War Of 1968: Liquor-By-The-Drink, Raymond E. Beckham Sr.
The Utah Newspaper War Of 1968: Liquor-By-The-Drink, Raymond E. Beckham Sr.
Theses and Dissertations
A group of Utah citizens, supported by the Salt Lake Tribune, campaigned in May and June of 1968 to change Utah's liquor distribution system from a state-owned package method to one which would allow mixed drinks. Opponents of the change were supported by the Deseret News.
The two newspapers became the spokesmen for the two opposing groups. A careful analysis of them shows that of the 2,844.6 column inches of space in the Tribune, and of the 1,856.2 column inches in the News, exclusive of advertising, more than eight per cent in each newspaper supported the …
Adam Samuel Bennion, Superintendent Of Lds Education - 1919-1928, Kenneth G. Bell Sr.
Adam Samuel Bennion, Superintendent Of Lds Education - 1919-1928, Kenneth G. Bell Sr.
Theses and Dissertations
The author attempts to analyze and evaluate the educational views, policies and contributions of Adam S. Bennion during his administration as Superintendent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Educational Program.
Part of the study is dedicated to an intensive search of historical data to determine Church educational policy and philosophy prior to his administration.
His views on many religious and educational topics, taken from his personal, unpublished manuscripts, are quoted at length.
An attempt is also made to examine his role as a policy maker and to evaluate his contribution in light of present policy and philosophy …
A Study Of The Life Of John Hafen: Artist With An Analysis And Critical Review Of His Work, William Lee Roy Conant Jr.
A Study Of The Life Of John Hafen: Artist With An Analysis And Critical Review Of His Work, William Lee Roy Conant Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
This study presents the life facts of John Hafen and examines his attitude changes as well as the changes in his art throughout his life. It catalogs with photographs the majority of Hafen's paintings.
John Hafen's personal letters were searched, as well as books, manuscripts and newspapers for information germane to this thesis. Personal interviews were held with people who knew him best and his paintings were found, photographed, and examined for use in this thesis.
John Hafen's life of fifty-four years was dedicated to his family, his church, and his art.
History And Doctrinal Development Of The Order Of Aaron, Ralph D. Erickson
History And Doctrinal Development Of The Order Of Aaron, Ralph D. Erickson
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to trace the historical development of the Order of Aaron, or Aaronic Order, the governing body of the True Church of God, and to determine its present status in the religions of the world. The study included a summary of the origin of the Order, historical development, present establishment, organization within the Order, including types of memberships, as well as a resume of the theological teachings and practices of this group.
Research involved a study of the publications of the Aaronic Order. Information from these sources was supplemented by correspondence and personal interviews with …
A Study To Determine The Seminary Students' And Teachers' Understanding Of The Concept Of "Living Prophets" In Non-Credit Released Time Classes, Ray R. Louder
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine how effectively seminary teachers teach the concept of "living prophets" to students in non-credit released time and early morning seminary classes.
The study was composed of a sample of 475 seminary students in non-credit released time and early morning seminary classes, and twenty seminary teachers. Each participant answered a questionnaire to test his concept of "living prophets." The responses were tabulated and presented in written and illustrative form.
The findings showed that the teachers themselves had a clear concept of the role of "living prophets" in the church, but the concept in …
A Study Of The Definition Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And Its Theological Implications In Latter-Day Saint Literature, David Earl Perry
A Study Of The Definition Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And Its Theological Implications In Latter-Day Saint Literature, David Earl Perry
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis attempts to treat four problems: What is the gospel, as defined in Latter-day Saint literature? Do ancient and modern sources agree? Has there been an historical development of the definitions? Can any disagreements be rationalized? The results of this research reveal that the gospel is complex in that it is capable of handling all the problems of eternity, yet it is simple in that it is a plan of specific principles which lead man step by step to perfection. The author determined that ancient and modern sources do agree in placing six "first principles" at the beginning of …
A Research Of A Proposed Independent Study Method Used In The Seminary Classroom, Robert Porcaro
A Research Of A Proposed Independent Study Method Used In The Seminary Classroom, Robert Porcaro
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to see if there would be any advantage in using the phase teaching method of independent study in the LDS seminary classroom and to measure changes in student's attitude, knowledge, and behavior toward seminary taught lessons.
A Survey To Determine The Public Responses And Attitudes Toward The First Festival Of Mormon Art At Brigham Young University, Trevor Southey
A Survey To Determine The Public Responses And Attitudes Toward The First Festival Of Mormon Art At Brigham Young University, Trevor Southey
Theses and Dissertations
A survey was conducted to determine the responses of the public to the First Festival of Mormon Art on exhibition at the Brigham Young University. Data were collected by means of questionnaires made available to gallery visitors. Through these responses it was determined that:
(1) Over three-fourths of the visiting public felt that art is important in relation to the Gospel. There was a positive correlation between the respondents' interest and experience in art and their feelings for the importance of art in relation to the Gospel.
(2) Over three-fourths of the visiting public felt that the exhibition was successful. …
A Study Of Religious Experiences As Related To Church Orthodoxy, Joel Lane Tapley
A Study Of Religious Experiences As Related To Church Orthodoxy, Joel Lane Tapley
Theses and Dissertations
In this thesis: (1) a religious experience typology was constructed and used to discover whether or not a sequential order existed of religious experiences from the least to most intimate type, (2) the relationship between religious experiences and church orthodoxy was examined, and (3) several background variables were investigated to clarify the above relationship.
It was found 276 Mormons that religious experiences develop in a sequential order from the least to the most intimate type and that a moderate relationship exists between religious experiences and church orthodoxy. The findings support the theory which states that religious experiences and the relationship …
Joseph Smith As An Administrator, Gary Dean Guthrie
Joseph Smith As An Administrator, Gary Dean Guthrie
Theses and Dissertations
From extensive research undertaken by Rensis Likert at the University of Michigan, a modified theory of administration has been developed which seeks to build upon all that worked best in previous approaches to administration.
Sufficient information from the writings of Joseph Smith, from diaries and journals of those who worked under his leadership have been used in this thesis and compared with the model of administration proposed by Likert. The results of this work were that Joseph Smith in his administration most often used a leadership approach described by Likert as Consultative and Participative.
This thesis also presents a model …
A Study Of The Method Of Teaching Called "Scripture Chase" As Employed By The Full-Time Teachers Of The Seminaries Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Vernon W. Mattson
A Study Of The Method Of Teaching Called "Scripture Chase" As Employed By The Full-Time Teachers Of The Seminaries Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Vernon W. Mattson
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the LDS Seminary Scripture Chase in the following areas: (1) Principles of learning involved; (2) Percentage of full-time teachers using the Scripture Chase; (3) Teacher evaluation of the Scripture Chase in terms of (a) teacher training in the Scripture Chase, (b) student involvement and application, (c) areas of effectiveness and (d) evaluation and rating of the over-all program.
Questionnaires were sent to 498 full-time Seminary teachers in Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Canada with a return of 80.3 percent. The data revealed that 143, or 33 percent regularly use …
A Study Of Factors Which May Influence Attitudes Of Lds Teen-Agers Toward Family Home Evening, Don Leroy Miller
A Study Of Factors Which May Influence Attitudes Of Lds Teen-Agers Toward Family Home Evening, Don Leroy Miller
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to attitudes of teenagers toward the Family Home Evening Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hypotheses involving the relationships of certain factors to attitudes toward home evening were tested.
A cluster sample of twenty-three ninth grade classes was selected and data were gathered through use of a questionnaire. Statistics used in analysis of data included the Pearsonian product moment correlation coefficient, and analysis of variance. Responses to open-end questions were content analyzed by three independent judges.
Findings suggest that perceived participation by teenagers in planning and …
Along The Old Utah Highway 91, Jeanette Morrell
Father's Use Of Time As Related To Father-Son Identification For A Selected Middle Class Mormon Sample, Charles F. Myler
Father's Use Of Time As Related To Father-Son Identification For A Selected Middle Class Mormon Sample, Charles F. Myler
Theses and Dissertations
This study was designed to investigate the possible relationship between the father's use of time and the identification between the father and the son. Several studies in the past have indicated that not only is identification important to the personality development of the son, but that how the father uses his time also affects the identification between the father and the son.
A Study To Establish Criteria For Creating Thematic Literature Units Appropriate To Lds Secondary Schools In The South Pacific, And The Creation Of Three Such Units, Ronald F. Malan
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to develop criteria for creating thematic literature units appropriate to the English language facility and to the culture of students in the LDS secondary schools in the South Pacific, and (b) to create three thematic literature units at the Form 5 (11th grade) level which would exemplify the recommended criteria.
An analysis of questionnaire responses revealed that a concept-centered approach to literature should take precedence, with geographical literature—especially Polynesian—also receiving emphasis. Less attention should be given to developing skill in literary analysis, and more focus placed upon systematically reinforcing other language arts …
A Historical Study Of The Nauvoo, Illinois, Public School System, 1841-1845, Paul Thomas Smith
A Historical Study Of The Nauvoo, Illinois, Public School System, 1841-1845, Paul Thomas Smith
Theses and Dissertations
This study describes the historical development of the Nauvoo, Illinois, public school system, 1841-1845.
Many church, civic, and social organizations offered a wide variety of learning experiences to the citizens of Nauvoo. A set of questions was devised for this study to distinguish and to describe the Nauvoo school system from the multiplicity of educational offerings.
Full Issue, Byu Studies
Introductory Pages, Byu Studies
Since Cumorah Hugh Nibley, Alexander T. Stecker
The Faith Of A Scientist Henry Eyring, John H. Gardner
The Faith Of A Scientist Henry Eyring, John H. Gardner
BYU Studies
No abstract provided.
Book Notes, Byu Studies
"Baling Hay At Ganado", Mahonri Young, Dale T. Fletcher
"Baling Hay At Ganado", Mahonri Young, Dale T. Fletcher
BYU Studies
No abstract provided.
The Struggle For Peace, Charles Malik
End Matter, Byu Studies
The Relationship Of The Priesthood Correlation Program To The Latter-Day Saint Concept Of Zion, Dale C. Mouritsen
The Relationship Of The Priesthood Correlation Program To The Latter-Day Saint Concept Of Zion, Dale C. Mouritsen
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the study is to analyze the Latter-day Saint concept of Zion and the Priesthood Correlation Program in order to determine how they are related and to what extent the Correlation Program is attempting to prepare the Church for the establishment of Zion.
Liverpool, 1856: Nathaniel Hawthorne Meets Orson Pratt, Richard H. Cracroft
Liverpool, 1856: Nathaniel Hawthorne Meets Orson Pratt, Richard H. Cracroft
BYU Studies
No abstract provided.
The Hudson From Heine Cook's, Mahonri Young, Dale T. Fletcher
The Hudson From Heine Cook's, Mahonri Young, Dale T. Fletcher
BYU Studies
No abstract provided.
The Church Executive: Building The Kingdom Through Leadership Development Lloyd, K., Price, K., Merrell, V. D., And Johnson, E., Joseph Bentley
The Church Executive: Building The Kingdom Through Leadership Development Lloyd, K., Price, K., Merrell, V. D., And Johnson, E., Joseph Bentley
BYU Studies
No abstract provided.