Dramatic Elements in the Seminary/Institute Classroom

Authors

Daniel P. Stowell, Brigham Young University
George Nelson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Seminary, Institute, classroom, theatrical or dramatic elements, educational process

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Theatre and Media Arts

Abstract

Gordon B. Hinckley, current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently stated, “The schooling of our spirits is as important as the schooling of our minds, if not more important”(67). Hinckley here underlines the importance and reason for this study. Religious studies should have all the benefits dramatic elements provide. The purpose of this research project is to explore the possible effects of infusing theatrical or dramatic elements in the Seminary/Institute classroom. I have observed classes, interviewed a number of teachers, and researched the elements of theatre I thought the most pertinent to this portion of my project.

Recommended Citation

Stowell, Daniel P. and Nelson, George (2014) "Dramatic Elements in the Seminary/Institute Classroom," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 542.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/542