From Soldier to Shepherd
Since middle school, Thomas Garsnett dreamed of a career in the military. He envisioned himself “knocking down doors and blowing things up.” Something changed.
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Religious Education
Donations that Help
In recent years, we have been implementing guidelines provided by the Church Board of Education for strengthening religious education at BYU. The board reminded us that “what gives religious education its distinctive character is its focus on teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ directly and devotedly.”
Our Purpose
In particular, our purpose is “to teach the restored gospel of Jesus Christ from the scriptures and modern prophets in a way that helps each student develop faith . . ., become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ . . . , [and] strengthen their ability to find answers.”*
In a way that helps, we want to
- infuse our classrooms with the fire of faith
- provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to give reason for the hope that is in them (see 1 Peter 3:15)
- expand the reach of our gospel scholarship by sharing eternal truths, scriptural insights, and faith-filled history with the broader Church and to the world
- provide pedagogical tools to help others study and teach the restored gospel directly and devotedly
We could not do any of this without generous donors making donations that help. Thank you for your generosity. And thank you for modeling the discipleship to which we all aspire. We are grateful to partner with you in a cause that helps.
* “Strengthening Religious Education in Institutions of Higher Education,” Church Educational System, June 12, 2019; emphasis added.
Religious Education Stories
On-the-Job Learning
Many students benefit from mentoring opportunities on campus that are sponsored by donors. And although Katie King knew that her scholarship and many of the facilities at BYU were provided by donors, she was surprised to learn that her job is donor-funded as well.
Foundations of the Restoration
Hundreds of BYU students shared their testimonies through a variety of mediums.
Summer Knudsen: Space to Grow
SUMMER KNUDSEN loves to try new things. So when a student job opportunity opened at the Religious Studies Center, she jumped at the chance.
The Scholarship Was Just the Beginning
Emily Strong took full advantage of BYU’s inspiring learning emphasis, taking part in three mentorships before graduation, each funded by donors.
BYU Students Turn Smart Devices into Testimony-Building Time Machines
Learn the gospel by virtually walking the ancient dusty streets of Jerusalem.