Joseph F. Smith and the Reshaping of Church Education

Authors

Scott C. Esplin

Keywords

Mormon studies, Joseph F. Smith, religious education

Abstract

This article examines the educational background, philosophy, and legacy of Joseph F. Smith and his impact on Church education. It traces the role President Smith played in expanding the Church academies and later facilitating the formation of the current seminary system. It places these changes within the context of the dramatic growth in U.S. public education and the financial challenges faced by the Church and its academies, demonstrating how Smith was shaped by his time and the part he played during a transformative era in Church education.

Recommended Citation

Esplin, Scott C. (2013) "Joseph F. Smith and the Reshaping of Church Education," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 52: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol52/iss3/4