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Find educational resources including Seminary, Institute of Religion programs, LDS Colleges and Universities.

The Importance of Education

Why is Education Important? What do Mormons teach about education and additional learning?

12 Ways to Study the LDS Scriptures

Learn to more effectively study the scriptures with these great ideas. There are lots of pictures and examples to help illustrate each idea, including: Color Coding, Pictures and Stickers, Word Definitions, and much more!

Being a Lifetime Learner

Some time during my teenage years a speaker impressed upon me the importance of being a lifetime learner. Ever since then I have always desired to keep learning, to know truth, gain knowledge, and apply that truth and knowledge in my life.

Celestial University Program

The Celestial University program made for the Relief Society could easily be adapted to any Sunday School class. In this program you may earn your Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree by completing goals within 12 different colleges.

LDS Scripture Reading Charts

Keep track of your reading, chapter by chapter, with these bookmarks.

Virtual Historian - Doctrine and Covenants Review

A review of Virtual Historian: Doctrine and Covenants which is an interactive, multimedia program that contains over 100 photographs of Historical Church Locations, biographies on everyone mentioned in the Doctrine and Covenants, historical backgrounds on each section, maps, a timeline, and all the sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Perfect for Seminary teachers and students.

LDS Church Manuals

This list of church manuals has a great list of Home and Family resources such as the Family Guidebook, Family Home Evening Resource Book, Gospel Picture Kit and much more!

Spiritual Treasure Reward System

This reward system helps children and teenagers learn: the value of work, the payment of consequences, and how to save.

Homeschooling at About.com

Beverly Hernandez, your Homeschooling Guide, has hundreds of resources and links such as: Establishing a School Identity, product reviews, and ways to have fun learning in the summer!

BeSmart.com: Preparing Youth for Higher Education

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a great site at BeSmart.com which is "to help youth in furthering their academic and religious education." There are all sorts of educational resources on this LDS Church site!

Church Educational System

This is the LDS Church's official site for the Church Educational System which offers study guides, institute manuals, volunteer information, and a schedule of broadcasts, firesides, and other announcements. There are also resources for parents and leaders.

CES Institute Student Manuals

You can download the Church Education System's student institute manuals in either PDF or HTML format!

Church Institute Locator

Find the Institute program closest to you throughout the world including the number of students enrolled, the name and phone number of the director and a list of local colleges if available.

Education and Literacy From Provident Living

ProvidentLiving.org is run by the LDS Church and this section of Education and Literacy has great resources including, Spirituality and Learning, Educating the Family, Education for Adults, and Finding Jobs and Other Opportunities.

BYU - Hawaii

Official web site for BYU - Hawaii with information on the school, campus, services, devotionals, and even the Polynesian Cultural Center.

BYU - Idaho

Formerly Ricks College, this University is located in Rexburg, Idaho. The people are friendly and outgoing in this University town.

LDS Business College

Web site of LDS Business College (where I graduated)which is located in downtown Salt Lake City. This is a small college (roughly 1000 students in attendance) which allows for close one-on-one contact with teachers, and administrators.

School of Abraham

An innovative study program including gospel scholarship, reading programs, scripture memorization, religious art, virtue teachings, writing skills, gifted education, homeschooling advice, and much more!

Jon's Homeschool Resource Page

Find support groups, mailing lists, discussion boards, and other resources for homeschooling.

Public Education: Views of a Concerned Parent

An introduction to the benefits and statistics of homeschooling. Includes resources and links on why homeschooling is advantageous.

Discover the Scriptures

This company has products to help children discover the joy of scripture study. There are some additional resources for parents, including a few free downloads. Their workbooks, for different age groups, would make great personal and family scripture study guides.

J. Reuben Clark Law School

Hosted at BYU, this law school has international programs, employment, placement, a local community and more.
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