BYU and Religious Universities in a Secular Academic World

Authors

Alan L. Wilkins
David A. Whetten

Keywords

Mormon studies, Brigham Young University, religious university

Abstract

How unique is BYU? This article examines the secularization of American higher education during the early twentieth century, then compares BYU to eight other major religiously affiliated research universities. The comparison reveals that BYU is very different from other universities in both its mission and in the way it views and offers a higher learning experience.

Recommended Citation

Wilkins, Alan L. and Whetten, David A. (2012) "BYU and Religious Universities in a Secular Academic World," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 51: Iss. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol51/iss3/2