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Institute Courses (U.S. and Canada)
General Courses
Course Number
Credit Hours
Course Name Description
015*
1
Studying the Scriptures Summer transition course for high school seniors.
030*
1
Preparing for a Mission Summer transition course for high school seniors.
031R*
1
Devotional or Lecture Series Visiting lecturers give insights into the gospel of Jesus Christ derived from their personal or professional experience.
032*
1
Teachings of the Church Summer transition course for high school seniors.
033*
1
The Living Prophets Summer transition course for high school seniors.
095R*
2
Literacy  

Ancient Scripture Courses
Course Number
Credit Hours
Course Name Description
115/315
2
Scripture Study - The Power of the Word A course designed to help students gain confidence in understanding the scriptures. The focus is on learning and understanding the scriptures.
121/421/521*
2
Book of Mormon (1 Nephi to Alma 29) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi - Alma 29). Required for institute graduation.
122/422/522*
2
Book of Mormon (Alma 30 to Moroni 10) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Book of Mormon (Alma 30 - Moroni). Required for institute graduation.
123/423/523*
2
Book of Mormon (Quarter system only) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Book of Mormon (Alma 30 - Moroni). Required for institute graduation.
211/411/511*
2
New Testament (Gospels) A study of the life and teachings of Jesus in the four gospels.
212/412/512*
2
New Testament (Acts to Revelation) A study of history and doctrinal teachings of the New Testament from Acts to Revelation.
213/413/513*
2
New Testament (Quarter system only) A study of history and doctrinal teachings of the New Testament from Acts to Revelation.
301/501*
2
Old Testament (Genesis to 2 Samuel) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Old Testament from Genesis to 2 Samuel.
302/502*
2
Old Testament (1 Kings to Malachi) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Old Testament from 1 Kings to Malachi.
303/503*
2
Old Testament (Quarter system only) A study of the history and doctrinal teachings of the Old Testament from 1 Kings to Malachi.
327
2
Pearl of Great Price An analysis and detailed discussion of various writings in the Pearl of Great Price.
392R/592R*
1-2
Special Studies in Religion These courses allow CES faculty to request a non-pre-approved course such as “Isaiah” or “Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith”. Central office approval is required to teach these courses.

Church History and Doctrine Courses

Course Number
Credit Hours
Course Name Description
110R*
2
Institute Choir or Chorus This course is designed to give students the opportunity to express themselves culturally and spiritually through music.
130
2
Missionary Preparation A class designed to help prospective missionaries prepare themselves for effective service.
150
2
The Gospel and the Productive Life This course considers doctrines and principles necessary for successfully temporal and spiritual development.
180R+
1
Principles of Leadership May be offered for selected institute leadership groups or for all institute students.
182R*
1
Principles of Leadership Lab Intended for selected institute leadership groups such as the institute of religion student council and officers of LDSSA, married students organizations, young single adult organizations, IMA, and IWA.
190R*
2
Advanced Institute Choir or Chorus A continuation of Music 110R.
234/534*
2
Preparing for Eternal Marriage This course considers the doctrine of celestial marriage and the dating and courtship practices leading to such a marriage.
235+/535*
2
Building an Eternal Marriage This course considers the doctrines and principles of celestial marriage and parenting.
261
2
Introduction to Family History An introduction to the importance of doing family history work and to the basic skills for doing such research.
324/524*
2
Doctrine and Covenants (Sections 1 to 76) An analysis of the teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants in their historical settings.
325/525*
2
Doctrine and Covenants (Sections 77-138) An analysis of the teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants in their historical settings.
326/526*
2
Doctrine and Covenants (Quarter system only) An analysis of the teachings of the Doctrine and Covenants in their historical settings.
333/533*
2
Teachings of the Living Prophets This course considers the doctrines and principles of living prophets and their teachings.
341/541*
2
Latter-day Saint History (Joseph Smith—Martyrdom) An examination of the history of the Church.
342/542*
2
Latter-day Saint History (Brigham Young—Lorenzo Snow) An examination of the history of the Church.
343/543*
2
Latter-day Saint History (Joseph F. Smith—present) An examination of the history of the Church.
345+/545*
2
Presidents of the Church A study of the unique preparation and contribution of each of the men raised up by the Lord in this dispensation to be the prophet, seer, and revelator.
393R/593*
1-2
Special Studies in Religion These courses allow CES faculty to request a non-pre-approved course such as “Isaiah” or “Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith”. Central office approval is required to teach these courses.
430/530*
2
Doctrines of the Gospel (chapters 1-20) A systematic study of the doctrines of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the teachings of the modern prophets, with emphasis on how these principles should affect daily living.
431+/531*
2
Doctrines of the Gospel (chapters 21-37) A systematic study of the doctrines of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the teachings of the modern prophets, with emphasis on how these principles should affect daily living.
432/532*
2
Doctrines of the Gospel (Quarter system only) A systematic study of the doctrines of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the teachings of the modern prophets, with emphasis on how these principles should affect daily living.

* Courses do not transfer to Church Schools.
+No BYU equivalent—transfers as elective credit only.

Pre-Service Training Courses
(Taught at authorized locations)

Course Number
Credit Hours Course Name Description
370
2
Introduction to Teaching Seminary  
370L
2
Lab for Introduction to Teaching Seminary  
471
2
Methods of Teaching Seminary  
475
2
Seminary Teaching Seminar