Scriptural Foundations
In Doctrine and Covenants 88:77–80, the Lord instructs His Saints to seek learning of things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, emphasizing both religious and this type of education.
What is secular education?
Elder Clark G. Gilbert taught that the Church invests significant resources in education because of the Lord's love for us and His desire for us to grow closer to Him and gain this kind of strength. Hint: 3 things
What is emotional, intellectual, or spiritual strength?
Institute of Religion classes are provided at this monetary cost to young adults worldwide.
What is free of charge / no cost?
In the lesson scenario, Reggie initially considers doing this instead of continuing his education after high school.
What is working more hours at his current job?
These three letters represent the Church's overarching educational framework and institution network.
What is CES (Church Educational System)?
President Gordon B. Hinckley taught that along with all of our learning, we must fulfill this command regarding Jesus Christ: "learn of..." (Hint the answer is in the phrase)
What is "learn of Him / seek knowledge of the Master"?
Elder Neal A. Maxwell stated that choosing between a university, college, or trade/vocational school is usually a matter of preference, emphasizing that any work meeting this criteria is honorable. Hint: What kind of work?
What is honorable work?
Institute is specifically designed for young adults in this age range.
What is 18 to 35 years old?
To make a balanced decision, Reggie weighs these two opposing lists regarding continuing his education.
What are Advantages and Disadvantages?
Unlike non-Church universities, every institution in the Church Educational System automatically incorporates these classes as part of its required curriculum.
What are religion / religious education classes?
Prioritizing spiritual learning first gives purpose to secular learning and motivates us to do this. Hint: (work harder or lazier?)
What is work harder at it?
President Dallin H. Oaks and Sister Kristen M. Oaks recommended reading this personal revelation document when feeling perplexed about future educational or career choices.
What is a Patriarchal Blessing?
Students can find local or online Institute options anywhere in the world by searching this official website URL shared in the lesson.
Reggie considers enrolling in this post-secondary option focused on specific skilled trades and practical job training.
What is a trade school (or vocational school)?
This CES institution headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in career-focused associate degrees and certificate programs.
What is Ensign College?
Seeking both secular and religious knowledge helps individuals fulfill their eternal destiny by reaching this potential.
What is divine potential?
President M. Russell Ballard taught that attending seminary or institute brings balance to life and adds another opportunity to spend time studying these two things. Hint: Look in the lesson
What are scriptures and the teachings of the prophets and apostles?
For students attending non-CES universities, trade schools, or entering the workforce, Institute offers spiritual strength and this essential quality to balance daily life.
What is life balance (or spiritual grounding / guidance)?
Even though trade school lacks integrated religion courses, Reggie can still participate in religious education by enrolling in this.
What is Institute of Religion?
This global CES program offers flexible, affordable higher education degrees online in partnership with BYU-Idaho and Ensign College.
What is BYU-Pathway Worldwide?
President Henry B. Eyring taught that while hard choices must be made about our time, spiritual learning should NEVER become this in the pattern of our lives.
What is secondary?
According to World Health Organization statistics cited in the manual's supplemental activities, a 16-year-old living to the average global life expectancy has about this percentage of their life remaining.
What is roughly 78 percent?
This Prophet and past church President offered a personal video invitation promising prophetic blessings to all young adults who attend Institute.
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
Continuing his gospel education alongside trade training helps Reggie maintain connection with Heavenly Father and invite guidance from this member of the Godhead.
Who is the Holy Ghost?
The four higher education campuses that make up the university system within CES (located in Utah, Idaho, Hawaii, and online/global).
What are BYU (Provo), BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, and BYU-Pathway Worldwide / Ensign College?