Institute of Religion

This PDF contains our class schedule, student ward meeting schedules, and maps to our Institute locations.

We are excited to offer the Doctrine and Covenants taught in ASL for deaf students. The class will be held on Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the Tucson Institute of Religon. The class begins on Tuesday, August 25th.

In order to accommodate the schedule of medical, nursing, pharmacy students and any other young adults at the University Medical Center, we are offering an Institute Class in Room 4120 at UMC. This is sponsored by the local Collegium Aesculapium LDS Medical Student Club.

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society club is hosting an Institute Class this coming semester at the Law School every Thursday from 12:15pm to 1:05 pm. Call the Institute for more information 623-4204.

The Tucson Institute Choir has long had a tradition of music excellence. This non-auditioned choir is a wonderful way to meet people and feel the spirit of worthy music. The performs at local firesides and concerts. Enroll now!

In order to assist students in finding housing and roommates, the institute provides a housing bulletin board located in the gameroom. The Tucson Institute does not monitor or verify the quality or standards of the housing. Individuals may view the housing board whenever the building is open or you may call the Institute at (520) 623-4204 and request that a copy of the current housing information be emailed to you.

We know that you love attending Institute classes. But did you know that you can receive recognition for all of that hard work? Visit with the Institute secretary to see if you qualify. Remember, you can continue attending after you graduate and work towards certificates of achievement!

During the Fall and Spring Semesters, every Friday at 11:00 AM, the Institute hosts a guest speaker or recorded General Authority speech in our Devotional. The class is followed by our Dollar Lunch at Noon. Join us for good food and friends!

The Church Education System Firesides are held several times each year. They are broadcast at 6:00 pm at the Tucson Institute building and at the Tucson North Stake Center. They can also be viewed live on BYUdotTV. Speakers include General Authorities and general officers of the Church. Please click on Firesides for the dates as well as the transcripts of past firesides.

There are five student wards in Tucson. They offer the opportunity to attend Sunday services with other YSA's, participate in Family Home Evening groups, and enjoy lots of activities. The University 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wards meet in the institute building, while the University 4th and 5th Wards meet at the Linden Chapel just one mile north of the Institute. Call us to see which ward you should attend.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established the Tucson Institute of Religion in 1937 adjacent to the University of Arizona. The original institute building was located where the current institute parking lot now stands. The building was dedicated by church president Heber J. Grant. After many years, the original facility was outgrown and a new building was constructed in 1970 and dedicated by Elder Delbert L. Stapley of the Quorum of the Twelve. In 2008, the Tucson Institute building was renovated and continues its more than 70-year legacy of providing religious education and social opportunities for LDS students in the Tucson area.

President Heber J. Grant offered the Dedicatory Prayer at the Tucson Institute of Religion held on November 7, 1937. Here is an excerpt, "We dedicate to Thee the ground upon which this institute stands [and] the grounds surrounding it...We dedicate it to Thee for holy purposes, and pray, O Father, that Thy Spirit may dwell here. Inspire those who teach and those who listen, that all may be benefitted. May there never be any influence here that is contrary to truth and righteousness and that which is good and proper. May Thy Spirit abide here continually."