Introduction to Family History: Student Readings

“Introduction to Family History: Student Readings,” Institute Secondary Electives Student Readings and Selected Course Outlines (2016)

“Introduction to Family History: Student Readings,” Institute Secondary Electives Student Readings

Introduction to Family History (Religion 390R): Student Readings

Note to students: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: The Family Is Central to the Plan of Salvation

Introduction to Family History Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2012), 3–11.
Quentin L. Cook, “The Joy of Family History Work,” Ensign, Feb. 2016, 29–33.

Lesson 2: The Mission of Elijah

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 13–19.
David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 24–27.

Lesson 3: Getting Started with Family History Research

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 21–27.
David A. Bednar, “Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work,” Ensign, Oct. 2014, 30–35.
Richard G. Scott, “The Joy of Redeeming the Dead,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 93–95.

Lesson 4: Gathering and Recording Family History Information

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 29–37.
Henry B. Eyring, “The Promise of Hearts Turning,” Ensign or Liahona, July 2014, 4–5.
Allan F. Packer, “The Book,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 99–101.

Lesson 5: Personal Revelation and Family History

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 39–47.
David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.

Lesson 6: Computers and Family History Research

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 49–55.
Quentin L. Cook, “Roots and Branches,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 44–48.

Lesson 7: Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 57–65.
Neil L. Andersen, “Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?” RootsTech Family Discovery Day, 2015, lds.org/topics/family-history/fdd/sharing-temple-challenge-full.

Lesson 8: The Abrahamic Covenant

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 67–73.
Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 86–89.

Lesson 9: The Spirit World and the Redemption of the Dead

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 75–83.
D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Do We Baptize for the Dead?” New Era, Mar. 2009, 2–5.

Lesson 10: Covenants, Ordinances, and Temples in the Plan of Salvation

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 85–91.
D. Todd Christofferson, “The Power of Covenants,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 19–23.
Dale G. Renlund, “Opening General Session,” RootsTech Family Discovery Day, 2016, lds.org/topics/family-history/familydiscoveryday/renlund.

Lesson 11: Research in Family History

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 93–99.
Henry B. Eyring, “Hearts Bound Together,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2005, 77–80.

Lesson 12: Finding and Creating Personal and Family Histories

Introduction to Family History Student Manual, 101–10.
Thomas S. Monson, “Hastening the Work,” Ensign or Liahona, June 2014, 4–5.
Rosemary M. Wixom, “A Taproot and a Tree—Family History’s Part in the Plan,” RootsTech Family Discovery Day, 2016, lds.org/topics/family-history/familydiscoveryday/wixom.