Krista Cook LDS Expert Education Ph.D., Public Administration and Public Affairs, Virginia Tech M.L.S., Library and Information Science, Emporia State University M.P.A., Political Science and Public Administration, Brigham Young University B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University Introduction 7th generation Utah MormonB.A. and M.P.A. from Brigham Young UniversityPh.D. from Virginia Tech Experience Krista Cook is a 7th generation Utah Mormon who covers topics related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her personal LDS blog has been featured many times in the Deseret News, the Salt Lake City newspaper owned by the Church. She previously worked as a professor at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Krista and her husband met on an LDS singles and were sealed in the Denver LDS Temple. Education M.L.S., Library and Information Science, Emporia State University, 2009Ph.D., Public Administration and Public Affairs, Virginia Tech, 1996B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1987M.P.A., Political Science and Public Administration, Brigham Young University, 1987BYU-Hawaii, Class of 1983Seminary Graduate A Message from Krista Cook Learn Religions and Dotdash Meredith Learn Religions, a Dotdash Meredith brand, aims to help you explore the practices of your own faith, understand your neighbor’s beliefs, and familiarize yourself with the world’s major religions. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Krista Cook Ward and Stake Directories Mormonad Posters and Art Searchable By Category, Title and More Baptismal Ceremony in the Mormon Church Mormons: World Population Numbers by Year Other Names for the Devil and his Demons Resources to Help You Learn the 13 Articles of Faith and Their History What Mormons Believe About Pets in the Afterlife Prepare and Present the Perfect Primary Sacrament Meeting Presentation Why Should I Fast The 19 Major Book of Mormon Prophets Lineage of Adam Through Ephraim in Historical Context What We Know About the Sword of Laban Set Your Scripture Study Goals With These Calculations and Formats In Defense of Freedom, Life, Liberty, Home and Family The Do's and Don'ts of a Mormon Wedding List of Major and Minor Prophets of the Old Testament What Excommunication Means to Mormons How to Get a Free Book of Mormon Heavenly Father: Deity, Loving Parent, Author of Our Eternal Destiny LDS Church Presidents and Prophets Lead All Mormons Everywhere Classic Books Every LDS Member Should Read 7 Astonishing LDS (Mormon) Converts An Overview of the Mormon Church's Views on Tattoos LDS Ward Christmas Activities