“Believe in Him to Come”
As we work to become the promised BYU of prophecy, we can live that vision now through teaching, scholarship, and general education.
A Master Class in Leadership: One Day with the Savior
The Book of Mormon details the master class on leadership that Jesus Christ taught during His first day among the Nephites.
Creating and Conveying a Christlike Culture: More Than a Job
Elder Dale G. Renlund reminds the faculty of BYU that their responsibility to help students draw closer to Christ is more than a job—it is a blessing.
The Why of the Y
With students at the center, the mission of a BYU education is to be broad, deep, spiritually strengthening and character building.
“That All May Be Edified”
Jay E. Jensen lays out principles of teaching and learning, both in councils and families, that invite the Spirit so all may be edified together.
“That All May Be Edified of All”
Section 88 of the Doctrine and Covenants directed the early Saints to build the School of the Prophets and establish a pattern for every school in Zion.
Teach the Children
Our children - or the children around us - are also children of God who have been entrusted to our care. We must nurture them and teach them all we can.
Citizenship, Research, Teaching: The BYU Way
In many universities, the priorities of research, citizenship, and teaching compete with one another. At BYU they should complement each other.
To Learn and to Teach More Effectively
You can learn vitally important things by what you hear and see and, even more, by what you feel, as prompted by the Holy Ghost.
Telling Stories of the Heart in the 21st Century
We all have meaningful stories to tell. I know we do. If we tell them and let this marvelous generation of computer- and video-literate youth film them, I know we will draw others into tenderly telling their meaningful stories, too.
“My Soul Delighteth in Plainness unto My People, That They May Learn”
Nephi delighted in plainness so that his people could learn. Similarly, we should live our lives and teach the gospel with more simplicity.
The Education of the Heart
We receive the most powerful education when we seek to answer the questions of our hearts, diligently taking both our efforts and answers to the Lord.
Writing His Law in Their Hearts: The Development of Religious Faith in Children
To transmit religious traditions to their children, parents must live their own testimonies and understand how to balance love and control.
Teaching, Mentoring, and Things of the Spirit
The art of mentoring at BYU is about teaching not only minds, but hearts. Let me share some experiences with teachers and mentors who love and serve.
Teaching Is a Moral Act
To improve our teaching, we must improve our learning by eliminating both fear and vanity, which inhibit our learning, to better understand students.
This Bequest of Wings Was But a Book
It is time we re-evaluated what falls under the umbrella of scholarship for our faculty—because it is so much more than research at the expense of teaching.
An Attitude: The Weightier Matters
A teacher's attitude has far-reaching effects on students. Learn to admit, with humility, faith, and love, what you know—and what you don't.
