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Educational system of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints

The University of Deseret was established in 1850 to supervise other public schools in the territory. Public taxation instituted in 1851 supported these schools, which were organized by wards, with their teacher employed by the local bishop. These early public schools were often used church meetinghouses as their schoolroom. Non Mormon schools petitioned for and received federal aid, and the first Protestant missionary school opened in Salt Lake City in 1867. Thirty academies were formed between 1888 and 1895, but many families could not afford the tuition of the private academies. A few academies became junior colleges and trained teachers, and some continued as private Church sponsored high schools. Release time seminary classes started in 1912 at Granite High School in Salt Lake City, and grew to serve 26,000 students by 1930. The seminary program provides extensive study of theology, using as texts the church's "standard works" (Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants) throughout the school week, in addition to normal Sunday classes. The four courses are taught, one per year, on a rotating basis. For many years, the curriculum has followed the standard school year for most seminary students. However, in March 2019, the LDS Church announced that the curriculum would be changed to align with the home centered, church supported curriculum changes announced in the church's October 2018 general conference.

Students who enroll in post secondary education and young adults ages 18–30 receive religious education through institutes of religion. Many colleges throughout the United States either have institute buildings or active programs near their campuses. Sometimes classes occur in ward buildings, office buildings, or private homes. Teachers can be either volunteers or paid employees. The first Institute of Religion was established in northern Idaho at Moscow, adjacent to the University of Idaho. Currently the largest enrollment is at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The largest enrollment outside the state of Utah is at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.

CES institutions provide elementary and secondary schools in Mexico and in the Pacific Islands. Church schools expanded while David O. McKay was president of the LDS Church, with new schools opening in New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, and other Pacific islands. The schools relied on volunteers.

Institutions of higher education run by the church include Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University–Idaho, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, and Ensign College, along with a higher education organization, BYU–Pathway Worldwide.

Boards of Trustees/Education Russell M. NelsonDallin H. OaksHenry B. EyringD. Todd Christofferson*Ronald A. Rasband*Paul V. Johnson*Michael T. RingwoodGérald CausséCamille N. Johnson*Emily Belle FreemanSteven J. LundR. Kelly Haws, Secretary

NOTE: Individuals with an asterisk (*) by their names serve as members of the Executive Committee of the Board. The senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve, currently Christofferson, serves as the committee's chairman. Rasband, as the only other member of the Twelve currently serving on the board, is the vice chairman of the executive committee.

Commissioner, Church Educational System Clark G. Gilbert Brigham Young University–Idaho Rexburg, Idaho Brian K. Ashton BYU–Pathway Worldwide Salt Lake City, Utah Bruce C. Kusch Ensign College Salt Lake City, Utah Chad H Webb Seminaries and Institutes of Religion Salt Lake City, Utah

The office of Church Commissioner of Education was suspended in 1989, when trustees decided to deal directly with individual administrators. The position was reinstated in 1992. No. Dates Individual Title 1 1888–1901 Karl G. Maeser Superintendent of Church Schools 2 1901–05 Joseph M. Tanner Superintendent of Church Schools 3 1905–20 Horace H. Cummings Commissioner of Church Schools 4 1920–21 David O. McKay Commissioner of Church Education 5 1921–24 John A. Widtsoe Commissioner of Church Education 6 1928–33 Joseph F. Merrill Commissioner of Church Education 7 1934–36 John A. Widtsoe Commissioner of Church Education 8 1936–53 Franklin L. West Commissioner of Church Education 9 1953–64 Ernest L. Wilkinson Administrator–Chancellor of the Unified Church School System 10 1964–1970 Harvey L. Taylor Administrator of the Unified Church School System Kim B. Clark Commissioner of Church Education 19 2019–21 Paul V. Johnson Commissioner of Church Education 20 2021– Clark G. Gilbert Commissioner of Church Education