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| What is the purpose of Institute? |
| Institutes of Religion help provide students and nonstudent young single adults with opportunities for religious education, service activities, social interaction, leadership training, and spiritual growth. Institutes assist local priesthood leaders in encouraging young people to serve missions and marry in the temple. |
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| What connection do the Institutes have with colleges? |
| Adjacent to almost every institution of higher learning in America from Ivy League schools to community colleges there are various independent religious centers. Such organizations have no official connection with the schools, but academic leaders generally welcome them, recognizing that they have a positive effect on the various campuses. Religious centers sponsored by the LDS Church are called Institutes of Religion and are found in every state of the Union and numerous countries. |
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| How academically demanding are Institute classes? |
| We encourage gospel scholarship. A student can do as much reading and research as he wishes. Out of class study is suggested. However, we welcome students who, because of heavy school work schedules, can only come to the Institute to hear lectures and participate in discussions. |
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| When are classes taught? |
| Please review the registration section of our web site. |
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| What is the role of non-student young single adults at the Institute? |
| The First Presidency has announced that "all non-student young single adults (18-30) who live in the immediate area of an Institute of Religion are invited to enroll in the Institute and to participate with other students in the religious education classes and the social and service activities of this important Church program." First Presidency Letter, 7/1/93 |
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| Are non LDS students invited to attend Institute? |
| Non-LDS students are welcome in all classes; however, some classes are better suited for them than others. Those interested should talk to the Institute director or staff for advice. |
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| Are adults welcome in Institute? |
| Adults are encouraged to attend Adult Religion Classes sponsored by their local stake. |
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| What is there for those planning to go on missions? |
| Mission preparation classes are taught at most Institutes. Most other Institute classes would also be helpful for mission preparation. |
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| What does Institute offer besides classes? |
| a) Friendly people and staff; b) a circulation library and study area; c) a lounge, game and lunch room; d) involvement in the LDS Student Association which sponsors firesides, dances, service projects, temple excursions, etc.; e) student wards for those living away from home. (Smaller institutes may have limited offerings.) |
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| Is Institute credit transferable to BYU, BYU-Idaho or BYU-Hawaii? |
| Institute credit transfers to any of the church sponsored schools (BYU, BYU-Idaho, LDS Business College, BYU-Hawaii, etc.) In order to qualify for this letter grade to be transferred you would have to declare your intention at the first of the semester and your instructor would give you the extra assignments, projects, and tests necessary to qualify for transferable credit.Always make your intentions known concerning whether you want a letter grade or a pass/fail credit at the beginning of each semester |
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| What steps need to be taken to become an instructor? |
| Please refer all questions concerning becoming a seminary or institute instructor to the Institute Director Greg Ezell - 502 339-8225 |
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| When a student signs up for institute and is unable to attend the first 2-3 classes could they still get credit? |
| One of the requirements to qualify for institute credit is to attend class 75% of the time. In addition, arrangements can be made with your instructor to do make up work and still qualify for institute credit if you have fallen short of the required attendance. |
