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Mormon studies programs finding academic acceptance

December 1, 2006 by Richard Cimino

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Mormonism is entering the academic mainstream as several universities inaugurate Mormon studies programs. Just as there has been the creation and growth of endowed Jewish and Catholic studies at secular universities in the past two decades, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is endowing chairs in the academic study of Mormonism, reports Baptists Today (November).

Utah State University and the School of Religion at Claremont Graduate University are starting Mormon studies programs within the next two years, and the University of Wyoming is in the initial stages of planning for such a program. These programs will all focus on the comparative and analytical study of the religion rather than advocating or encouraging belief.

(Baptists Today, P.O. Box 6318, Macon, GA 31208-6318)

 

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