Senior Service Missionary Opportunities Expand Worldwide
Beginning this month, eligible Latter-day Saints anywhere in the world can be considered for a senior service mission. (This option was previously available only to those who live in the United States, Canada, and a limited number of other areas.) These missionaries...
LDS Church Announces BYU-Pathway Worldwide, a Global Higher-Education Organization
Today, the First Presidency announced the creation of a global higher-education organization, BYU–Pathway Worldwide (BYU–PW). The institution will have responsibility for all online certificate and degree programs offered by the Church Educational System (CES)....
CES Letter to Parents of Youth
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the Commissioner of the Church Educational System, has written a letter to parents of youth ages 14 to 18 about using the Church Educational System to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. In high school, students can benefit from attending...
Consider Church Schools and Institute of Religion
As you plan for higher education, consider Church schools and institute of religion. For Latter-day Saints, getting an education is not just a privilege, it is a religious responsibility. Today the Church Educational System consists of the following: Brigham Young...
Serve a Mission From Home By Teaching Online Institute
The Church has announced a new service missionary opportunity for members of the Church ages 26 and older—to serve as an online institute teacher. Beginning January 2025, online institute will provide BYU–Pathway Worldwide’s religion courses for an estimated 80,000...
Learn About Church Schools in Upcoming LiveStreams
Leaders, parents and youth can learn about various options in the Church Educational System (CES) through two livestream events in September, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, Ensign College, and Seminaries and...
Where to Find BYU Devotionals and Speeches
Every week devotional speakers enlighten, instruct and uplift students on the various Brigham Young University campuses. These speeches can benefit more than students, as they are recorded, curated, and digitally shared for everyone to enjoy. The BYU Speeches...
CES Hosts Date Night Events to Help Reset the Culture of Dating
BYU, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, Ensign College, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, and 15 institutes of religion will be hosting a Date Night event on January 31, 2024. The purpose of this first-of-its-kind event is to help “reset the culture of dating” in a “low-stakes, low-pressure...
Learn About Church Educational System Options in Live Streams September 12-13, 2023
Leaders, parents, and youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can learn more about various options in the Church Educational System through two live-stream events on September12 and 13, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho,...
EnglishConnect for Missionaries Helps Missionaries Learn English
Missions are now implementing a new program to help young, non-native-English-speaking missionaries learn English. EnglishConnect for Missionaries helps missionaries learn English to increase educational and employment opportunities as they prepare to lead and support...
Returning Missionaries Are Preapproved for BYU-Pathway
All young returning missionaries are now preapproved for BYU–Pathway Worldwide, which is a low-cost, Church-sponsored higher education program. Through BYU–Pathway Worldwide, many returned missionaries who otherwise would not be able to gain higher education will be...
LDS Pathway Program in Infographics
In February, the First Presidency announced the creation of BYU–Pathway Worldwide, a worldwide higher-education organization. Pathway makes college education available worldwide at a significantly reduced cost. It combines affordable online courses ($69 per credit)...
Get a Bachelor’s Degree in 3 Years for $7,200 at BYU-Idaho or Ensign College Through BYU-Pathway
You can now get a bachelor’s degree in three years for a total of $7,200. Programs are available beginning in April 2024 through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. You can complete an online degree with just 90-96 credits. The new degrees are...Follow on social media