Apostle and Scientist John A. Widtsoe’s Views of Evolution: Development, Influences, and Expression

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Amy Elisabeth Johnson and Dr. Alan Parrish, Religion John A. Widtsoe, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who later became an apostle, was also one of the most renowned and respected scientists of his day. During the turn of the century and the early twentieth century, his work in scientific […]

The Waldenses: A People Prepared for the Lord

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David Rolph Seely and Dr. Jared M. Halverson, Ancient Scripture Over three hundred years before Martin Luther drove his ninety-five theses into the door of Catholicism, another Protestant group was being driven from their homes amidst the Alps&the Waldenses. Named for Peter Waldo, this early Christian sect rejected the authority of the Catholic Church and […]

Isaiah on The Web

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Andrew J. Frost and Dr. Victor L. Ludlow, Ancient Scripture History: This project began as a class assignment for Dr. Ludlow’s Writings of Isaiah class. One of the sections that I found most helpful in Dr. Ludlow’s class was the section on poetic parallelism. Dr. Ludlow identifies a visual symbol of each of seven types […]

The Correlation between Religiosity and Education in Mexico

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Mark and Janel Williams and Dr. Keith Wilson, Ancient Scripture A common concern for religious leaders for centuries has been the effect of education on religious devotion. During medieval times in Europe, leaders of the Catholic Church found that secular education was not compatible with church doctrines, and they strongly discouraged church members from studying […]

English Emigration: A Sample of Unpublished Emigration Records from England and Scotland

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Emily Wilbur and Dr. Cynthia Doxey, Religious Education Unfortunately, finding our ancestors is not an easy task. It takes expertise and training, as well as informative sources. One of the biggest barriers to family historians is migration. Getting individuals and families across the oceans and to their place of origin often seems impossible. There are […]

Reactivation and Retention in Missionary Work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1830-1844

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Hollie J. Pollan and Dr. John Livingstone, Church History Reactivation and retention of members and converts plays an enormous role in the duties of LDS missionaries today. Modern prophets have stressed the need to retain new members through a calling, a friend, and hearing the good word of God. Dozens of hours a week are […]

Crossing the Ocean: Identifying the Origins of British Emigrant Ancestors

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Nathan W. Murphy and Dr. Cynthia Doxey, Church History and Doctrine I accomplished the objectives of my genealogical research trip to England. Historical sources available only in the British Isles greatly facilitated research on my Highley family and BYU’s British Emigrants Project. The experience convinced me to pursue a graduate degree at an English university. […]

“…And So We Went Toward Rome (Acts 28:14):” Tracing the Final Journey of the Apostle Paul

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Matthew J. Grey and Dr. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Church History and Doctrine After traveling the Mediterranean world for 30 years as a missionary for Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul embarked on his final journey from the port of Caesarea in ancient Judaea. Eventually his company would sail toward Italy, land in the harbor at Puteoli […]