Church Educational System (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Dates
- Existence: 1970-
Administrative History
The Church Educational System (est. 1970) is an educational program for students and adults in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Church Educational System (CES) was formed in 1970 in a reorganization of the earlier Unified Church School System. The system included primary and secondary educational institutions operated by the Church, including seminaries and institutes of religion. The system is administered by the Commissioner of Church Education, and operates under the direction of the Board of Education of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Commissioners of Church Education have included Neal A. Maxwell (1970-1976), Jeffrey R. Holland (1976-1980), Henry B. Eyring (1980-1986), J. Elliot Cameron (1986-1989), Henry B. Eyring (1992-2004), W. Rolfe Kerr (2005-2008), and Paul V. Johnson (2008- ).
Citation:
Symposium on the N.T. (4th : 1980 : Brigham Young Univ.) A Symposium on the New Testament, c1980 (a.e.) t.p. (Church Educational System; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) p. v (CES)Especially For Youth records, 1976-1986, 1995-2008 (program offered in association with Church Educational System)
Wikipedia, via WWW, Dec. 24, 2014 (Commissioners of Church Education; Neal A. Maxwell (1970-1976), Jeffrey R. Holland (1976-1980), Henry B. Eyring (1980-1986), J. Elliot Cameron (1986-1989), Henry B. Eyring (1992-2004), W. Rolfe Kerr (2005-2008), and Paul V. Johnson (2008- ))
Global Mormonism in the 21st Century, 2008: p. 230 (Church Educational System replaced Unified Church School System, 1970; Neal A. Maxwell appointed Commissioner of Church Education at same time; system operated seminary and institute programs, primary and secondary schools, and church universities)
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on Church Educational System, 1996-1997
Contains correspondence, articles, and journals relating to the Church Education System (CES). Materials date from between 1996 and 1997.
Advisory Council minutes, 1983-1989
Contains meeting minutes from the Advisory Council dated 1983 to 1989. Includes information on the division's programs and activities, faculty, relationship with other Church Educational System units, and with other divisions of the university.
Board of Trustees minutes, 2006-2009
Contains minutes of the executive committee of the Board of Trustees, dating from between 2006 and 2009. Includes information on facilities, staffing, and policies of the university and the Church Educational System.
Church Educational System (CES) records, 1964-1989
Materials contain administrative files on Seminary and Institute, different subsections and departments of CES, and other records. Dated from 1964 to 1989.
College of Education records of the Church Educational System, 1973-1977
Includes records of the Church Educational System (CES) in relation to the Brigham Young University College of Education including correspondence and meeting notes to and from CES. Materials date from 1973 to 1977.
Division of Continuing Education annual reports, 1955-1989
Contains annual reports of the division, including information on enrollment, faculty and staff, finances, programs, relations with the Church Educational System, regional centers, and study abroad. Materials date from between 1955 and 1989.
Gerald N. Lund collection of Church Education System teaching materials, 1993-2006
Contains manuals, teaching resources, syllabi, articles and clippings, scripture mastery cards, overhead transparencies, and other curriculum materials, and notes on teaching within the Church Educational System. Materials dated 1993-2006.
Office of the President records on Church Educational System, 1971
Contains materials pertaining to the office of President Ernest L. Wilkinson of Brigham Young University. Includes memos and correspondence on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints school system. Includes material on topics such as Rick's College, Chruch College of Hawaii, and correspondence with Neal Maxwell. Dated 1971.
Office of the President records on the Church Educational System, 1974-1981
Contains documents related to the Church Educational System from 1974 to 1981. Includes records and correspondence from Holland's tenure as Commisioner for CES from 1976 to 1980. Also includes material regarding commencement, summer tours, tour proposals and policies, and building dedication programs. Contains records from the Programs Committee and Executive Committe, in addition to records regarding development, the high council, Melchizedek Priesthood, and missionary referrals.