Frequently Asked Questions
- What is institute?
- Who can attend?
- How do I join?
- What about social activities?
- What about leadership opportunities?
- Is institute only on campus?
- How do I find the nearest institute?
- How do I transfer credits to other Church schools?
What is institute?
With 150,000 students in over 500 locations, there is an institute close by. Institute is a safe haven from the pressures, trials, and challenges of the world. Institute is concerned with education for eternity and provides an opportunity for students to be touched and nurtured by the spirit through classes and activities.
Who can attend?
Institutes of religion provide weekday religious instruction for single and married postsecondary students. Young single adults of the appropriate age (generally 18-30) are also welcome to attend.
How do I participate?
Just walk in. A friendly face or two will welcome you and tell you about the classes being taught and the activities that are planned.Find an Institute.
What else does institute offer?
In addition to religious instruction, institutes provides opportunities to grow spiritually through service, social interaction, and leadership training. Institutes also assist parents and priesthood leaders in encouraging youth to serve missions and marry in the temple.
Is institute only on campus?
Although institute buildings are usually right across the street from college campus, in some areas classes are taught in campus classrooms, ward buildings, homes, office buildings- basically anywhere people are willing to meet.
How do I find the nearest institute?
In several ways:
- Go to the Institute of Religion Locator to find a list of locations.
- Ask your bishop or stake president- they have a complete listing of the institute programs.
How do I transfer credits to other Church schools?
Most institute of religion classes will transfer to other Church schools and fill religion requirements toward graduation. Contact the individual school for specific credit-granting policies.
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"We hope that all for whom these programs are available will take advantage of them. Knowledge of the gospel will be increased, faith will be strengthened, and you will enjoy wonderful associations and friendships with those of your own kind"
