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The Life And Contributions Of Isaac Morley, Richard Henrie Morley Jan 1965

The Life And Contributions Of Isaac Morley, Richard Henrie Morley

Theses and Dissertations

Isaac Morley was born in 1786, in the Atlantic seaboard city of Salem, Massachusetts. He received the common school education provided by the New England Schools. When the time came for his marriage, he was founded in a trade and was a mature man. Like his father, Isaac learned the trade of cooper and wheelwright, learned to plant and sow, to reap a harvest, and to care for cattle and sheep.

He served his country with the Ohio Militia in the War of 1812. In 1830 he heard Mormon elders preach the gospel for the first time. He was convinced …


Full Issue, Byu Studies Jan 1965

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Maze Of Mormonism Walter R. Martin, Richard Lloyd Anderson Jan 1965

The Maze Of Mormonism Walter R. Martin, Richard Lloyd Anderson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


A Study To Determine What Caused Students To Discontinue Attending The Burley Seminary Before Obtaining A Fourth-Year Certificate 1961-1965, Charles Durrell Salisbury Jan 1965

A Study To Determine What Caused Students To Discontinue Attending The Burley Seminary Before Obtaining A Fourth-Year Certificate 1961-1965, Charles Durrell Salisbury

Theses and Dissertations

It was the writer's purpose to determine the reason students discontinued seminary before obtaining a fourth-year certificate from the Burley L. D. S. Seminary between the years 1961-1965. In addition to this, means of helping to solve the problems of the students who discontinued seminary were sought. Questionnaires were sent to 92 students who had discontinued seminary; a questionnaire was also given to 61 students who were still in seminary. The results of these questionnaires were tabulated by the Brigham Young University Data Processing Service. Of the 92 students who discontinued seminary and received questionnaires, 66 (70 per cent) were …


A History Of The Emery County Progress-Leader And Its Predecessors, Bruce L. Olsen Jan 1965

A History Of The Emery County Progress-Leader And Its Predecessors, Bruce L. Olsen

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study will be to make an accurate descriptive account of past journalistic endeavors in Emery County with special emphasis placed on the characteristics of the publications. The study will attempt to illustrate the characteristics and tone of each editor's or publisher's product. Available biographical material and characteristics of publishers and editors will be listed where possible. Factors which led to launching and/or discontinuation of publication, economic factors, and special problems will be discussed where material is available to accurately do so. The study will also examine the significance of the newspapers in the change and growth …


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Oct 1964

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Correspondences, Charles Baudelaire, Irene Spears Oct 1964

Correspondences, Charles Baudelaire, Irene Spears

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Stump-Orator, Thomas Carlyle Oct 1964

Stump-Orator, Thomas Carlyle

BYU Studies

This brief excerpt from Latter-day Pamphlets examines the importance and value of speech and its abuse by current society.


Rose Street, Carma De Jong Anderson Oct 1964

Rose Street, Carma De Jong Anderson

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Index, Volume V, Byu Studies Oct 1964

Index, Volume V, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Oct 1964

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


In Memoriam (Harvey Darrel Taylor, 1917-1963), Byu Studies Oct 1964

In Memoriam (Harvey Darrel Taylor, 1917-1963), Byu Studies

BYU Studies

Issue 5.3-4 of BYU Studies is dedicated to Harvey Taylor, a member of the BYU Studies editorial board who passed away in June 1963.


Political Motto, Joseph Smith Jr. Oct 1964

Political Motto, Joseph Smith Jr.

BYU Studies

This is a brief excerpt of a statement by Joseph Smith, first president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on the divine nature of government and liberty.


Just For A Moment, John B. Harris Oct 1964

Just For A Moment, John B. Harris

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Merit Rating Practices In The Lds Department Of Education, Garry Wayne Graf Jul 1964

A Study Of Merit Rating Practices In The Lds Department Of Education, Garry Wayne Graf

Theses and Dissertations

The main purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of the full-time Seminary teachers in the L.D.S. Department of Education regarding the present practice of merit pay for teachers employed in the System. Consideration was also given to merit pay programs for teachers in the public schools, since to a great extent merit pay practices in the public schools have given rise to many equivalent reactions among the personnel of L.D.S. Church schools.


The Case Method - A Technique For Teaching Religion To Lds Youth, Cal Juel Andreasen Jul 1964

The Case Method - A Technique For Teaching Religion To Lds Youth, Cal Juel Andreasen

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was three-fold: (1) to compile information explaining what the case method is, giving instructions concerning the use of the case method for students and instructor, and discussing how cases may be obtained and written; (2) to analyze the case method of instruction to show the advantages and disadvantages of its use in teaching religion; and (3) to develop sample cases that could be used in teaching religion in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This study examined available research material from three major sources: (1) the use of the case method in the …


An Analysis Of Relationships Between Religious Broadcast Programming Objectives And Methods Of Presentation Used By Selected Major Religious Program Producers, As Compared With The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Val E. Limburg May 1964

An Analysis Of Relationships Between Religious Broadcast Programming Objectives And Methods Of Presentation Used By Selected Major Religious Program Producers, As Compared With The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Val E. Limburg

Theses and Dissertations

In a society greatly influenced by the electronic media, research indicates there is a need to effectively communicate religious programming to broadcast audiences. The establishment of guides lines between the programs' audiences, the producers' objectives, and the methods of presentation used to accomplish the objectives could better insure program effectiveness.


Sunset, Marden J. Clark Apr 1964

Sunset, Marden J. Clark

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Introductory Pages, Byu Studies Apr 1964

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Mouse In A Furrow, Jeanette Morrell Apr 1964

Mouse In A Furrow, Jeanette Morrell

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


Full Issue, Byu Studies Apr 1964

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Wealth Of Knowledge, Excerpts From The Writing Of Brigham Young, Brigham Young Apr 1964

The Wealth Of Knowledge, Excerpts From The Writing Of Brigham Young, Brigham Young

BYU Studies

Three short quotations from Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, show the emphasis he placed on education and the need of every person to seek wisdom.


The Sheriff Of Powder River, David D. Geddes Apr 1964

The Sheriff Of Powder River, David D. Geddes

BYU Studies

This short story tells about a cantankerous sheriff in eastern Oregon from the perspective of his grandson.


What Is History? Edward Hallett Carr, De Lamar Jensen Apr 1964

What Is History? Edward Hallett Carr, De Lamar Jensen

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.


The Book Of Mormon As An Instrument In Teaching The Historicity Of Old Testament Events And Characters, Jerome C. Hainsworth Jan 1964

The Book Of Mormon As An Instrument In Teaching The Historicity Of Old Testament Events And Characters, Jerome C. Hainsworth

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine and present as completely as possible the Book of Mormon's contribution to the historicity of the Old Testament's events and characters in order that teachers may have another instrument for the effective direction of learning in Old Testament history. Therefore, it is the purpose of this study to determine and point out to the teacher the areas in which the Book of Mormon complements the Old Testament, and sustans its truthfulness as a historically accurate record.

It is the hypothesis of this study that the Book of Mormon has much to contribute …


An Evaluation Of The Performance Of Latter-Day Saint Seminary Coordinators As Instructional Supervisors, U. Carlisle Hunsaker Jan 1964

An Evaluation Of The Performance Of Latter-Day Saint Seminary Coordinators As Instructional Supervisors, U. Carlisle Hunsaker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the present practices and procedures of the seminary coordinators in their role as teacher supervisors and to make recommendations based upon standards established by authorities in the field of supervision.


A Study Of Boy Scout And Aaronic Priesthood Activity (Boys Age Twelve To Fourteen) In Selected Lds Wards, Orval Leonard Nelson Jan 1964

A Study Of Boy Scout And Aaronic Priesthood Activity (Boys Age Twelve To Fourteen) In Selected Lds Wards, Orval Leonard Nelson

Theses and Dissertations

This study had two main purposes. Its first is to test the theoretical proposition that there is a carry-over into other systems of behavior as a result of group cohesion. For example, as scouting activities increased, Aaronic Priesthood activities increased. And according to the reference group theory, individuals join reference groups to fulfill certain needs, wants, goals, etc. In an active Boy Scout program many of these needs, wants, and goals are satisfied as the boys participate in the activities outlined by the Boy Scouts of America. Furthermore, once these needs are satisfied, change toward conformity tends to carry over …


The Religious Education Program Of The Pacific Board Of Education, V. Lynn Tyler Jan 1964

The Religious Education Program Of The Pacific Board Of Education, V. Lynn Tyler

Theses and Dissertations

The major purposes of this study have been (1) to define and coordinate principles and policies for religious education in Pacific elementary and secondary schools that are operated by the Pacific Board of Education of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and (2) to provide a manual of instructions for administrators and teachers which will help them attain the objectives outlined in this study.
Religious education in the Pacific Schools is an integral part of the entire curriculum, receiving emphasis in religion classes. The Church Seminary system, in contrast, is supplemental to public secular education.


A Content Analysis Of References To The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In General Magazines In The United States Between 1953 And 1964, David G. Wright Jan 1964

A Content Analysis Of References To The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In General Magazines In The United States Between 1953 And 1964, David G. Wright

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to attempt to describe the extent and nature of what was published about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (hereafter called the "Church") in general consumer magazines in the United States between 1953 and 1964.


George Romney And The Michigan Gubernatorial Compaign - 1962, Richard C. Fuller Jan 1964

George Romney And The Michigan Gubernatorial Compaign - 1962, Richard C. Fuller

Theses and Dissertations

Politics in Michigan had been on a low plane for a number of years. The troubles were many and their roots could be found deep in the structure of the state's government.

In April of 1959, the sagging governmental structure gave way to the extent that the state was unable to meet its payroll. The result was the much publicized "Payless Pay Day" which attracted national and international interest.

Seeing that their elected officials were seemingly powerless to correct even the basic flaws in Michigan's government, many of the state's leading business and industrial leaders decided to apply their considerable …