Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
Keywords
interfaith efforts, Jesus Christ, New Testament, teaching the gospel
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article explores the impact of the television series The Chosen through the lens of Latter-day Saint theology, education, and interfaith connection. Highlighting its unprecedented global reach, the article examines how the series can deepen viewers’ understanding of Jesus Christ. It recounts the miraculous circumstances through which The Chosen gained access to the Church’s Jerusalem set in Goshen, Utah, and underscores the production’s ecumenical spirit, involving Evangelical, Catholic, and Latter-day Saint collaborators. The article further outline show The Chosen can strengthen interfaith dialogue and be used in gospel classrooms and homes as a tool for spiritual growth.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hilton, John III and Hollenbaugh, Julie. "The Chosen: Insights for Latter-day Saints." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 26, no. 2 (2025). https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/re/vol26/iss2/3