Religious Studies Center

Biblical Tabernacle Replica Tour

25 September — 29 October 2017

This tour on the BYU campus features a full-sized replica of the biblical Tabernacle, which as described in the Bible was a portable Israelite temple, originally constructed at Mt. Sinai. MORE INFO.

The Council of Fifty

New RSC book:

Joseph Smith established the Council of Fifty; a confidential group that he believed would protect the Saints in their political rights and one day serve as the government of the kingdom of God. READ MORE.

The Religious Educator is Now Available as a Digital Subscription

You can now subscribe to a digital subscription or a physical subscription of the Religious Educator. The physical subscription also gives you access to the digital version. MORE INFO.

Mormons in the Piazza

This book is a comprehensive account and thorough analysis of the people, events, and issues related to the important  historical information concerning the growth of Mormonism in Italy.

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Best Seller!

Joseph Smith's Seer Stones: After the Church released photos of the brown seer stone that was owned and used by Joseph Smith, the news ignited a firestorm of curiosity and controversy. This book discusses Joseph Smith’s seer stones and explores how he used them throughout his life. See Book Trailer.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Founder of BYU's Religious Studies Center

Celebrating forty years since he established BYU's Religious Studies Center (RSC), Elder Holland sits down to talk about the past, present, and future of the RSC. CLICK HERE.