Introduction to Family History (Religion 390R)

Note: 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, 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, 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.