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SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is modifying the curriculum in its Church Education System, including LDS universities, institutes and seminaries.
Paul V. Johnson, Commissioner for the Church Education System, announced the changes Sunday in a CES fireside.
Four new courses will be implemented in the fall of 2015, including Jesus Christ and The Everlasting Gospel, Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon, Foundations of the Restoration and The Eternal Family.
"These new courses are intended to be cornerstones of your religious education experience," Johnson said at the fireside. "They are centered in the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets with a focus on the Savior, his doctrine and significant events in Church history."
Johnson said all current religion classes will continue to be offered at Church institutes and universities, but the new courses will be required for all incoming students.
"As you study across all the standard works, the scriptures will become woven together, helping you to develop greater gospel scholarship, and more fully understand and appreciate each book of the standard works," Johnson said.
Johnson also announced that beginning in January, CES devotionals will be called Worldwide Devotionals for Young Adults.
Three worldwide devotionals will occur each year in January, May and September.
"These changes are intended to highlight the importance of each broadcast and to ensure that each young adult, wherever you are and whatever your circumtance, is invited to participate," Johnson said.
