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Doctrinal and Historical Analysis of Young Women's Education in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Theses and Dissertations 2009-03-14 Doctrinal and Historical Analysis of Young Women's Education in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Andrea Erickson Brigham Young University - Provo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd Part of the History of Christianity Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Erickson, Andrea, "Doctrinal and Historical Analysis of Young Women's Education in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 4230. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4230 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Doctrinal and Historical Analysis of Young Women's Education in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Andrea Erickson A thesis submitted to the faculty of Brigham Young University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Religious Education Department of Religion Brigham Young University April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Andrea Erickson All Rights Reserved BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COMMITTEE APPROVAL of a thesis submitted by Andrea Erickson This thesis has been read by each member of the following graduate committee and by majority vote has been found to be satisfactory. Date Brent Top, Chair Date Robert Millet Date Camille Fronk Olson BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY As chair of the candidate’s graduate committee, I have read the thesis of Andrea Erickson in its final form and have found that (1) its format, citations, and bibliographical style are consistent and acceptable and fulfill university and department style requirements; (2) its illustrative materials including figures, tables, and charts are in place; and (3) the final manuscript is satisfactory to the graduate committee and is ready for submission to the university library. Date Brent Top Chair, Graduate Committee Accepted for the Department Date Clyde Williams Accepted for the College Date Terry B. Ball ABSTRACT DOCTRINAL AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF YOUNG WOMEN’S EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Andrea Erickson Department of Religious Education Master of Arts First, this thesis acknowledges that Jesus Christ is the central figure in the plan of salvation, and that the principal doctrine in the young women’s curriculum should detail the Lord’s atoning sacrifice (see Helaman 5:12). Second, it emphasizes the importance of God’s law of witnesses (see Duet 19:15, Matt 18:16, 2 Cor 13:1, D&C 6:28). Third, it discusses the principles of edification within the young women’s learning environment. Fourth, it explains the need to focus curriculum on universal and unchanging doctrine. The doctrine is the most crucial component in measuring the young women curriculum according to the latest standards offered by the Church Curriculum Department, the Seminaries and Institutes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (S&I) and the Young Women Department. Brief histories of how these organizations developed their tools justify their use in this thesis. Finally, I share how the research was conducted and report findings. All of these sections are to aid the reader’s vision of the lessons contained in the curriculum designed for young women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This thesis emphasizes lessons rooted in universal and unchanging doctrine in order for young women to formulate timeless and true principles. These principles, if lived, will then allow the young women to obtain testimonies that assist them in safely navigating their course in the spiritually treacherous environment spoken of in scripture (see 2 Tim 3:1). This thesis recognizes the family as the primary focus of gospel instruction, accentuating how the Young Women Department is support to the family. The General Young Women leaders exemplify the virtues requisite in today’s faithful young women of the Church, and is it essential to follow their lead in curriculum updates. This thesis is meant to present timeless principles, historical witnesses of these principles (including an abbreviated doctrinal history used in the early organization), an analysis of young women curriculum in an effort to provide the Young Women organization information useful in further developing curriculum that requires minimal updating. In addition, I will offer a simple suggestion to assist in the development of a curriculum proposal which would have the enabling power to successfully teach a world-wide audience of young women. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I could not have accomplished the task without the help of my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ who so tenderly watch over me through the unyielding opposition to this project. I am grateful for the Holy Ghost’s quiet whispering that led me not only to my degree, but guided my research. I know that God sent angels to assist me, including those who walk this earth as mortals performing angelic service. I am eternally grateful for the General Young Women Presidency’s inspired counsel and their love for the young women of the world. I want to thank Robb Jones of the Curriculum Department, Kristen Olsen and Kerry Hammond of the Young Women Department who gave me hours of their valuable time and cared for me throughout my project. My personal tutors began with Margorie Nelson, who patiently tutored me in reading when I was in the 2nd grade. I want to acknowledge my ever faithful home teacher and dear friend, Jared Calvin White, who patiently taught me basic skills in English composition and worked tirelessly to help me complete my coursework. I want to thank my brave friend, Joni Hansen, who stood by me when all my efforts seemed to fail. The purity of her heart and constant guidance was ever present in her commitment to see this project through. There would be no thesis without the monumental service she selflessly rendered. I would like to thank my Dr. Guy Lindsay who kept capable of working through injury and illness. Others who assisted me under difficult circumstances were Eric Wing, Cameron Engh, Heather Seferovich, and my entire cohort. It would be impossible to name all of those who have aided me in accomplishing this thesis, but wanted to express gratitude to those whom I feel eternally indebted. Each of my professors have been an instrument in the hand of God in shaping and molding me into a more worthy instrument, and assisted me in refining my skills in research and writing. There were professors like, Richard Draper, Richard Cowen, and Richard Bennett who all inspired me to be better, and who were largely responsible for the encouragement of this thesis topic. I would like to thank the unknown benefactors that paid for my degree and especially my employer, Seminary and Institutes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for making the pursuit of this degree possible. I would like to thank my parents, Norman S. Erickson and Susan Matthews Erickson, for giving me all they had and who encouraged me through their example to give all I have in serving God. I would like to thank my siblings, their spouses, and their families for patience in waiting for me to finish this project. I would like to give special thanks to my sister, Heather, who fed me once a week and always checked up on me. Included with her effort, her husband, Jeff Crow, built all of my databases and volunteered many hours of his time to further this project. Finally, I would like to thank my committee. Robert Millet always gave me encouragement and insight to build my faith and hope that this project could assist young women throughout the world to better understand the gospel. I would like to thank Camille Fronk Olson for her service to me and for paving the way for women to receive a greater quality of education within the Church. I would like to thank my committee chair, Brent Top, who gave his time and talents to not only build up the kingdom, but to build me up as well. Andrea Erickson February 2009 CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………...... xii LIST OF TABLES AND CHARTS ………………………………………. xiii Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION.……………………..……………………… 1 2. METHODOLOGY………………………………..…………… 19 3. SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION OF LDS WOMEN 1830-1842…………………….………………….……………. 25 4. EARLY HISTORY OF CURRIULUM FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (YWMIA) …… 62 5. ANALYSIS OF CURRENT MANUAL CONTENT COMPARED WITH YW LEADERS’ ADDRESSES AND 2009 RESOURCE GUIDE…………………………………………………………… 100 6. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN DEPARTMENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ………………………………………. 132 Appendixes 1. BELIEVING AN DOING 1932-33 TABLE OF CONTENTS… 167 2. 1970S CURRICULUM TABLE OF CONTENTS AND NOTES…………………………………………………… 168 3. 1980S CURRICULUM TABKE OF CONTENTS ……………. 174 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE CURRENT CURRICULUM REVISED IN THE 1990s…….……………………………….. 186 5. YOUNG WOMEN RESOURCE GUIDE x 2009—MANUAL 1…………………………………………. 193 6. INFORMATION FROM THE CHURCH CURRICULULM DEPARTMENT USED IN ANALYSIS FOR THIS THESIS………………………………………………… 220 7. LETTER FROM THE YOUNG WOMEN DEPARTMENT DATED JUNE 19, 2008….………………………………….. 225 8. SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY CURRICULUM …………….. 226 9. BASIC SEMINARY DOCTRINES…….…………………… 233 10. SCRIPTURE VERSES USED IN CURRENT CURRICULUM……………………………………………... 240 11. WOMEN OF THE SCRIPTURES RELIGION 392………… 254 12. YOUNG WOMEN DEPARTMENT ADDRESSES ON TRANSITION TO RELIEF SOCIETY……..……………….. 256 13. FIRST PRESIDENCY LETTER CONCERNING TRANSISTION TO RELIEF SOCIETY…………………………………….... 266 14. TALKS ON A CURRENT TEACHING EMPHASIS FOR THE CHURCH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM…………………….. 267 WORKS CITED…………………………………………………………. 295 Access Reports Manual 1 ………………………………………………………………… 1-66 Manual 2 ………………………………………………………………… 1-59 Manual 3 ………………………………..……………………………….. 1-48 2009 Resource Guide …………………………………………………… 1-123 xi FIGURES Page 1. Applications of Principles and doctrines taught in Young Women Organization …………………………….
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