Journal of Undergraduate Research

Katie Farnsworth Bitner and Jill Mulvay Derr, Joseph Fielding Smith Institute During fall semester 2000 I had the opportunity to study some of the ideas taught about Eve and the role of women among Protestant Americans in the 19th century. While doing this work I became curious about what the brethren of the LDS Church […]

Lindsay Payne Halgren and Dr. Dennis A Wright, Church History and Doctrine War is a unique phenomenon for each person concerned; two soldiers in the same battle could face entirely different conflicts. In order to better understand the many facets of war and military life, we must investigate as many different accounts as possible. As […]

Devin Caywood and Dr. Bruce VanOrden, Religion Basque Country is a relatively small region composed of three (arguably four) provinces in North Central Spain and two in Southern France. Statistics state that there are two million people in Spanish and French Basque provinces that claim Basque as their first language. 70-80 percent of those people […]

Aurelia W. Lau and Dr. Alan K. Parrish, Religion Approach Dr. Widtsoe encouraged many women throughout his life to obtain the benefits of higher education. His love for higher education was gained through his years as a student at Harvard, professor of chemistry at Utah State University, and serving as president of both Utah State […]

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 […]

Wendy Woodfield and Dr. Alex Baugh, Church History He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best. -Tombstone of John Farnum Boynton Brigham Young, Parley P. Pratt, and nearly all of the original twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are familiar names in the homes of many […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Jared Miller and Dr. Dennis Wright, Church History This law [the law of consecration], the consummation of the laws of obedience and sacrifice, is the threshold of the celestial kingdom, the last and hardest requirement made of men in this life. -Hugh Nibley As a requirement for salvation, Christ’s life and teachings illuminate the key […]