Where's class? Finding the nearest institute

Published: Saturday, Aug. 8 2009 12:17 a.m. MDT

With a new school year fast approaching, many young adults face the rigors of higher education. And whether they are returning students or are going away to a college or university for the first time, there will likely be access to one of the church's institutes of religion for relief from educational stresses and strains.The formal objective statement for institute includes: "Our purpose is to help the youth and young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven."The objective is met through religion classes, but institute goes far beyond that.See the full story on ldschurchnews.com.


This story is provided by the LDS Church News, an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is produced weekly by the Deseret News.

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