Department of Religious Education Accreditation Review 2014 Prepared by the Department of Religious Education December 2013
Accreditation Review (Winter 2013) Department of Religious Education Accreditation Review 2014 Introduction The following review is provided to show how the efforts of the Department of Religious Education contribute to meeting and fulfilling the university outcomes. It is broken into the following sections: I. University Outcomes II. Department Outcomes Mapped to the University Outcomes III. Assessment Tools/Data IV. Plan for Improvement University Outcomes The purpose of a BYU-Idaho education is to help students to become: 1. Creative and critical thinkers 2. Lifelong learners 3. Effective communicators 4. Skilled professionals 5. Engaged citizens 6. Disciple leaders Outcomes for the Department of Religious Education: 1. Students will deepen their personal conversion of the Savior Jesus Christ as they increase in faith live according to the precepts of the Gospel develop into disciple-leaders 2. Students will demonstrate increased gospel scholarship as they learn the doctrines and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as contained in the Holy Scriptures and words of the prophets and strive to apply them in their lives. As they do so students will learn to be source-critical regarding doctrinal statements not found in the Scriptures learn to manage ambiguity remember that God "will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God." 3. Students will demonstrate increased competence in teaching the gospel to others as they explain and testify of gospel truth resist the need to provide a why to every question to discern between opinion and doctrine. increase in their commitment to God as demonstrated by their willingness to receive the sacred ordinances of the temple, serve honorable missions when called, and provide voluntary community and church service University Outcomes Department Outcomes that Achieve University Outcomes Creative and critical thinkers Outcome 2 Lifelong learners Outcomes 1, 2, 3 Effective communicators Outcome 3 Skilled professionals Outcomes 2, 3 Engaged citizens Outcomes 1, 3 Disciple leaders Outcomes 1, 2, 3 2
Accreditation Review (Winter 2013) Department Outcome 1 Department Outcome 2 Department Outcome 3 Distinguished Proficient Developing Unsatisfactory Sum XXX See Appendix I, II XXX See Appendix I,II XXX See Appendix I, II 85% 85% 85% Assessment Tools/Data (see appendices 1-IV) The Department of Religious Education currently uses the following assessment instruments to evaluate our effectiveness in achieving our stated outcomes: 1 Survey of Religious Education Outcomes (conducted each year at the end of winter semester, appendix one) 2 Survey on How Students Approach Gospel Issues and Questions (see appendix two) 3 Teacher Methodology Effectiveness Survey (see appendix three) 4 Doctrinal Proficiency Assessment (currently under development, see appendix three) 5 Three, Five, and Ten Year Alumni Survey (currently under development, not available) Plan for Improvement After our last accreditation review we were encouraged to develop outcome assessment instruments which could be used measure our effectiveness as a department and then make needed adjustments as demonstrated by those assessments. We have put forth significant effort to create the instruments, but have not yet implemented course adjustments. Our plan for the future includes, but is not limited to the following: 1. Analyze data from appendixes I, II, III, IV, thoroughly for program effectiveness and implement any needed adjustments. This is already underway as can be observed with our newly updated departmental outcomes (measured in appendixes I, II, IV), and determining faculty effectiveness (measured by appendixes III, and V which is yet to be developed). 2. Begin winter semester to provide each faculty member with departmental data so they can assess their own course effectiveness to ensure they are: a. Doing all they can to address the department outcomes in their own individual courses. b. Developing their own measurements (both direct and indirect) to verify their own classes are meeting the department outcomes. c. Developing an ongoing plan to increase their own effectiveness in their individual classrooms. 3
Accreditation Review (Winter 2013) Appendix I Survey of Religious Education Outcomes 2012 Prepared by the Office of Institutional Research July 2012 IR 2012-0016 4
This online survey was administered in late May to mid-june to 750 randomly selected sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Freshmen were excluded from the survey because their experience with religion classes would be minimal. Of the 750 students surveyed, 305 students responded to the invitation survey for a response rate of 41%. No incentives were offered. One follow up reminder was issued. The survey ran for three weeks. The survey consisted of seven rating scales and one open-ended question, full survey results are available on request. 1. My religion courses have increased my knowledge of the scriptures, the doctrines and principles of the gospel and the teachings of the living prophets. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 6 3 6 25 46 79 121 % 2% 1% 2% 9% 16% 28% 42% 2011 3% 2% 1% 6% 18% 30% 42% 2010 1% 1% 0% 8% 17% 30% 43% 2009 1% 1% 1% 5% 16% 22% 54% Year Average sd n 2009 6.17 1.16 514 2010 5.99 1.20 505 2011 5.89 1.36 219 2012 5.88 1.34 287
2. My religion courses have strengthened my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 6 5 7 22 49 79 118 % 2% 2% 2% 8% 17% 28% 41% 2011 3% 1% 2% 7% 22% 25% 41% 2010 2% 1% 0% 6% 22% 25% 43% 2009 1% 1% 1% 5% 15% 23% 54% Year Average sd n 2009 6.17 1.15 516 2010 5.92 1.29 504 2011 5.82 1.38 219 2
2012 5.84 1.38 287 3. My religion courses have deepened my resolve to live worthy of a temple recommend. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 8 8 4 27 54 64 120 % 3% 3% 1% 9% 19% 22% 42% 2011 3% 2% 1% 11% 17% 22% 43% 2010 1% 1% 1% 8% 23% 23% 42% 2009 1% 1% 1% 5% 16% 19% 57% Year Average sd n 2009 6.20 1.16 514 3
2010 5.88 1.26 504 2011 5.76 1.48 217 2012 5.75 1.49 286 4. My religion courses have prepared me for teaching the Gospel to my future family. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 7 4 8 28 62 69 106 % 2% 1% 3% 10% 22% 24% 37% 2011 3% 3% 3% 2% 10% 20% 22% 2010 1% 2% 1% 2% 11% 20% 26% 2009 1% 1% 1% 1% 5% 18% 23% 4
Year Average sd n 2009 6.13 1.15 516 2010 5.79 1.30 504 2011 5.69 1.49 217 2012 5.69 1.41 285 5. My religion courses have prepared me for teaching the doctrines and principles of the gospel in other settings outside the home. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 11 7 9 41 61 68 89 % 4% 2% 3% 14% 21% 24% 31% 2011 2% 3% 3% 15% 24% 17% 36% 2010 1% 2% 2% 14% 24% 26% 30% 2009 1% 1% 2% 8% 19% 22% 47% 5
Year Average sd n 2009 5.97 1.23 515 2010 5.56 1.32 503 2011 5.50 1.50 218 2012 5.43 1.55 287 6. My religion courses have prepared me for future church leadership and teaching opportunites. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 8 11 9 37 73 57 90 % 3% 4% 3% 13% 26% 20% 32% 2011 3% 3% 4% 14% 22% 19% 34% 6
2010 2% 2% 2% 13% 25% 27% 30% 2009 1% 1% 2% 9% 19% 23% 45% Year Average sd n 2009 5.93 1.26 516 2010 5.57 1.33 502 2011 5.45 1.56 218 2012 5.41 1.53 286 7. My religion courses have helped me develop more love and respect for others, and a desire to serve my fellowman. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Very Strongly f 8 9 8 30 68 63 99 7
% 3% 3% 3% 11% 24% 22% 35% 2011 4% 3% 2% 11% 19% 24% 37% 2010 2% 2% 2% 11% 23% 24% 36% 2009 1% 1% 2% 7% 16% 23% 50% Year Average sd n 2009 6.05 1.24 512 2010 5.71 1.34 503 2011 5.59 1.56 218 2012 5.55 1.51 286 Crosstabulation Analysis A crosstabulation analysis was conducted to determine if there were actual differences in reponses to survey items between the three subgroups that were identified in the survey gender, 8
class standing, and marital status. The crosstabulation analysis used the Pearson chi-square statistic to determine if there were statistically significant differences in the way the subgroups responded to questions in the survey. A Cramer s V statistic was also computed to show the strength of the difference. Cramer s V can be interpreted in a manner similar to a correlation coefficient where lower values indicate weak differences and higher values indicate strong differences. The following table summarizes how the V-statistics can be interpreted. Level Interpretation.10 to.20 Weak.20 to.25 Moderate.25 to.30 Moderately strong.30 to.35 Strong.35 to.40 Very strong Overall, the crosstabulation analysis showed that there were several significant differences between male and female students but no differences between single and married students and no differences among sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The gender differences were all judged to be moderately strong. The crosstabs with significant differences appear in the following series of tables. All tables are shown in a separate Excel workbook provided as part of this report. Table 1 My religion courses have strengthened my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Gender Female Male Total Count 7 11 18 % 3.8% 10.6% 6.3% My religion Somewhat Count 8 14 22 courses have % 4.4% 13.5% 7.7% strengthened Count 28 21 49 my testimony of the gospel % 15.4% 20.2% 17.1% of Jesus Count 52 27 79 Strongly Christ. % 28.6% 26.0% 27.6% Very Strongly Count 87 31 118 % 47.8% 29.8% 41.3% Total: Count 182 104 286 % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% a. 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 6.55. b. Pearson Chi-Square is: 18.08; p-value = 0.001; V = 0.25 Table 2 9
My religion courses have deepened my resolve to live worthy of a temple recommend. Gender Female Male Total Count 6 14 20 % 3.3% 13.6% 7.0% My religion Somewhat Count 14 13 27 courses have % 7.7% 12.6% 9.5% deepened my Count 33 21 54 resolve to live worthy of a % 18.1% 20.4% 18.9% temple Count 43 21 64 Strongly recommend. % 23.6% 20.4% 22.5% Very Strongly Count 86 34 120 % 47.3% 33.0% 42.1% Total: Count 182 103 285 % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% a. 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 7.23. b. Pearson Chi-Square is: 15.28; p-value = 0.004; V = 0.23 10
Table 3 My religion courses have prepared me for future church leadership and teaching opportunities. Gender Total Female Male Count 13 15 28 My religion % 7.2% 14.4% 9.8% courses have Somewhat Count 15 22 37 prepared me % 8.3% 21.2% 13.0% for future Count 46 27 73 church % 25.4% 26.0% 25.6% leadership Count 40 17 57 and teaching Strongly % 22.1% 16.3% 20.0% opportunities. Very Strongly Count 67 23 90 % 37.0% 22.1% 31.6% Count 181 104 285 Total: % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% a. 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 10.22. b. Pearson Chi-Square is: 17.69; p-value = 0.001; V = 0.25 Table 4 My religion courses have helped me develop more love and respect for others, and a desire to serve my fellowman. Gender Total Female Male Count 10 15 25 My religion courses have % 5.5% 14.6% 8.8% helped me Somewhat Count 13 17 30 develop more % 7.1% 16.5% 10.5% love and Count 42 26 68 respect for % 23.1% 25.2% 23.9% others, and a Count 47 16 63 desire to Strongly % 25.8% 15.5% 22.1% serve my Very Strongly Count 70 29 99 fellowman. % 38.5% 28.2% 34.7% Count 182 103 285 Total: % 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% a. 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 9.04. b. Pearson Chi-Square is: 16.93; p-value = 0.002; V = 0.24 11
Appendix II Survey on How Students Approach Gospel Issues and Questions Spring 2013 Prepared by the Office of Institutional Research June 2013 IR 2013-0006 12
This online survey was administered in May 2013 to 1,000 freshman and senior students. No sophomores or juniors were included. One follow-up reminder was issued. The purpose of the survey was expressed to students as follows: Part of a religious education at BYU-Idaho involves obtaining a better understanding of the doctrine, principles, and practices of the church. Another part of obtaining a religious education is learning and practicing the skills necessary for effective life-long study. In order to help the Department of Religious Education at BYU-Idaho better meet this goal, please take a few minutes and complete the linked survey. Of the 1,000 students who were surveyed, 422 students responded to the survey for a 42% response rate. This respondent pool yields a margin of error (i.e., sampling error) of 4.6%. We can be 95% confident that the results of this survey are within plus or minus 4.6% of the true number. Based on the analysis of demographic variables (see section 9), the resulting sample of respondents proved to be representative of the population from which it was drawn. Results are presented in the following tables. 1. Which of the following is the best source for understanding doctrine? Response count % Books by LDS authors 9 2% Scriptural commentaries by General Authorities Official Statements from the Church, signed by the First Presidency 75 19% 93 24% General Conference addresses 211 54% Total 388 100% 13
2. Which of the following is the best source for understanding doctrine? Response count % The scriptures 328 84% Scriptural commentaries 49 13% Books by LDS authors 12 3% Total 389 100% 3. What would be the best response when confronted with something that purports to be true, but that is uncomfortable? Response count % Reject it outright 1 0% Study to see what the Scriptures and Brethren have said 364 94% Accept it 5 1% Discuss it with a friend 18 5% Total 388 100% 4. How would you be most likely to react when presented with something that is simply untrue? Response count % Try to understand the other person s point of view State your point of view more strongly Show what the scriptures say 174 45% 27 7% 188 48% Total 389 100% 14
5. When confronted with a subject about which little has been revealed, which would be the best reaction? Response count % Try to understand both sides of the issue 347 90% Dismiss it as irrelevant 33 9% Check the Internet 7 2% Total 387 100% 6. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Statement I deal well with ambiguity (meaning that when it isn t entirely clear what the teaching of the church is, I can still cope and function). Things that are unclear or ambiguous do not hurt my testimony. Things that I don t understand well do not hurt my testimony. I expect easy, quick answers to my questions. I am good at seeking answers to my own questions. I expect my teachers to have a ready answer to my questions. I enjoy pondering things I don t understand. I am a curious, inquisitive person. Strongly Neither nor Strongly 3 16 37 179 151 1% 4% 10% 46% 39% 4 11 33 147 191 1% 3% 9% 38% 50% 3 12 35 163 171 1% 3% 9% 42% 45% 37 175 126 46 2 10% 45% 33% 12% 1% 1 30 81 218 56 0% 8% 21% 56% 14% 18 91 165 97 14 5% 24% 43% 25% 4% 1 29 76 188 92 0% 7% 20% 49% 24% Total Responses 386 386 384 386 386 385 386 0 12 61 175 138 386 0% 3% 16% 45% 36% 15
7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Statement I am a faithful person. I am patient when there hasn t been much revealed on a certain subject. I am good at recognizing bias in sources of information. I am good at differentiating between eternally important questions and questions that are interesting, but not that important. I find it easy to see subjects from another person s point of view. My gospel understanding is very sound. When I receive an insight that is meant for me, I don t speak publicly about it. Strongly Neither nor Strongly 0 0 11 191 185 0% 0% 3% 49% 48% 2 13 29 207 136 1% 3% 7% 54% 35% 1 11 75 210 88 0% 3% 19% 55% 23% 1 8 34 188 156 0% 2% 9% 49% 40% 2 24 84 210 66 1% 6% 22% 55% 17% 1 9 66 225 85 0% 2% 17% 58% 22% 0 18 68 184 116 0% 5% 18% 48% 30% Total Responses 387 387 385 387 386 386 386 16
8. Religious behaviors and practices a. How often do you study the scriptures by yourself? Response count % Never 3 1% Once a Month 9 2% 2-3 Times a Month 27 7% Once a Week 36 9% 2-3 Times a Week 157 41% Daily 152 40% Total 384 100% b. How often do you pray privately (other than blessing the food)? Response count % Never 2 1% Once a Month 2 1% 2-3 Times a Month 6 2% Once a Week 14 4% 2-3 Times a Week 52 14% Daily 308 80% Total 384 100% c. During High School, how often did your family hold Family Home Evening? Response count % Never 79 21% Less than once per month 63 16% Once a Month 43 11% 2-3 Times a Month 86 22% Once a Week 113 29% Total 384 100% 17
d. How many years of seminary did you complete? Response count % Less than one 18 5% One full year 1 0% Two full years 12 3% Three full years 19 5% All four years 334 87% Total 384 100% 9. Demographics Gender count % Male 178 47% Female 204 53% Total 382 100% Year in School count % Freshman 185 49% Senior 196 51% Total 381 100% Returned Missionary count % Yes 172 45% No 212 55% Total 384 100% Marital Status count % Married 136 32% Single 283 67% Divorced 3 1% Total 422 100% 18
10. Crossstabulation Analysis of Freshmen versus Seniors A crosstabulation analysis of the surey data was conducted to determine if there were any differences between freshmen and seniors, the primary subgroups of interest. This analysis produced a table for each question in the survey showing the count and percentage of responses in each subgroup. It also produced a Pearson chi-square statistic, a p-value, and a Cramer s V statistic. These tables and accompanying statistics are provided in Appendix A. The Pearson chi-square statistic is used to determine if there are statistically significant differences in the way the subgroups responded to questions in the survey. A p-value is computed for each Pearson chi-square. The p-value is the probability that differences are due to chance alone. The common practice is to assert that tables with a p-value of less than.05 show a statistical significant difference in the response patterns of the subgroups. Tables in which the p- value >.05 indicate that there is no difference between the subgroups response patterns. A Cramer s V statistic shows the strength of a significant difference. Cramer s V can be interpreted in a manner similar to a correlation coefficient where lower values indicate weak differences and higher values indicate strong differences. The following table summarizes how the V-statistics can be interpreted. Level of V Interpretation.10 to.20 Weak.20 to.25 Moderate.25 to.30 Moderately strong.30 to.35 Strong.35 to.40 Very strong The Pearson chi-square statistic requires that at least 80% of the cells in a crosstabulation table have a count greater than 5 and that no cells in the table are empty. This requirement was not met in some of the tables because so few students responded in the extreme on questions (e.g., never or strongly disagree). If future analyses are done, response categories should be combined so that the requirements of the crosstabulation analysis can be met. Three questions showed a p-value less than.05. One of them failed to meet the assumptions. The two tables which did meet the assumptions and did show a p-value <.05 are shown as Tables 1 and 2 of this section. Table 1 suggests that freshmen are more likely to see scriptural commentaries by General Authories s the best source for understanding church doctrine (23.4% vs. 15.3%) whereas seniors are more likely to see official statements from the Church as the best source (29.2% vs. 18.6%). Table 2 suggests that seniors do not expect teachers to have a ready answer to gospel questions (34.5% seniors disagreeing vs. 22% freshmen disagreeing). Freshmen also tend to be more neutral about this expectation (47.6% vs. 38%). In either case, the V-statistics shows that these differences are weak. There were no differences between freshmen and seniors on all other questions. 19
Table 1. Which of the following is the best source for understanding doctrine? Books by LDS authors Scriptural commentaries by General Authorities Official Statements from the Church, signed by the First Presidency Classification Freshman Senior Total Count 4 5 9 Percent 2.1% 2.5% 2.3% Count 44 31 75 Percent 23.4% 15.3% 19.2% Count 35 59 94 Percent 18.6% 29.2% 24.1% Count 105 107 212 General Conference addresses Percent 55.9% 53.0% 54.4% Count 188 202 390 Total Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 8.02; p - value = 0.046; V = 0.14 2 cells (25.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 4.34. Table 2. I expect my teachers to have a ready answer to my questions. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 5 13 18 Percent 2.7% 6.5% 4.7% Count 36 56 92 Percent 19.3% 28.0% 23.8% Neither nor Count 89 76 165 Percent 47.6% 38.0% 42.6% Count 48 50 98 Percent 25.7% 25.0% 25.3% Strongly Count 9 5 14 Percent 4.8% 2.5% 3.6% Total Count 187 200 387 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 9.69; p - value = 0.046; V = 0.16 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 6.76. 20
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen Which of the following is the best source for understanding doctrine? Books by LDS authors Scriptural commentaries by General Authorities Official Statements from the Church, signed by the First Presidency Classification Freshman Senior Total Count 4 5 9 Percent 2.1% 2.5% 2.3% Count 44 31 75 Percent 23.4% 15.3% 19.2% Count 35 59 94 Percent 18.6% 29.2% 24.1% Count 105 107 212 General Conference addresses Percent 55.9% 53.0% 54.4% Count 188 202 390 Total Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 8.02; p - value = 0.046; V = 0.14 2 cells (25.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 4.34. Which of the following is the best source for understanding doctrine? Classification Freshman Senior Total The scriptures Count 157 173 330 Percent 83.1% 85.6% 84.4% Scriptural commentaries Count 25 24 49 Percent 13.2% 11.9% 12.5% Books by LDS authors Count 7 5 12 Percent 3.7% 2.5% 3.1% Total Count 189 202 391 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 0.7; p - value = 0.705; V = 0.04 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 5.80. 21
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen What would be the best response when confronted with something that purports to be true, but that is uncomfortable? Reject it outright Study to see what the Scriptures and Brethren have said Classification Freshman Senior Total Count 1 0 1 Percent.5% 0.0%.3% Count 174 191 365 Percent 92.1% 95.5% 93.8% Accept it Count 4 1 5 Percent 2.1%.5% 1.3% Discuss it with a friend Count 10 8 18 Percent 5.3% 4.0% 4.6% Total Count 189 200 389 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 3.51; p - value = 0.32; V = 0.09 4 cells (50.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.49. How would you be most likely to react when presented with something that is simply untrue? Classification Freshman Senior Total Try to understand the other Count 82 93 175 person s point of view Percent 43.4% 46.0% 44.8% State your point of view more Count 16 11 27 strongly Percent 8.5% 5.4% 6.9% Show what the scriptures say Count 91 98 189 Percent 48.1% 48.5% 48.3% Total Count 189 202 391 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 1.45; p - value = 0.485; V = 0.06 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 13.05. 22
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen When confronted with a subject about which little has been revealed, which would be the best reaction? Classification Freshman Senior Total Try to understand both sides of Count 171 178 349 the issue Percent 91.0% 88.6% 89.7% Dismiss it as irrelevant Count 13 20 33 Percent 6.9% 10.0% 8.5% Check the Internet Count 4 3 7 Percent 2.1% 1.5% 1.8% Total Count 188 201 389 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 1.34; p - value = 0.513; V = 0.06 2 cells (33.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 3.38. I deal well with ambiguity (meaning that when it isn t entirely clear what the teaching of the church is, I can still cope and function). Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 2 1 3 Percent 1.1%.5%.8% Count 8 8 16 Percent 4.3% 4.0% 4.1% Neither nor Count 22 16 38 Percent 11.7% 8.0% 9.8% Count 91 88 179 Percent 48.4% 44.0% 46.1% Strongly Count 65 87 152 Percent 34.6% 43.5% 39.2% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 4.15; p - value = 0.386; V = 0.1 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 1.45. 23
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen Things that are unclear or ambiguous do not hurt my testimony. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 4 0 4 Percent 2.1% 0.0% 1.0% Count 7 4 11 Percent 3.7% 2.0% 2.8% Neither nor Count 17 16 33 Percent 9.0% 8.0% 8.5% Count 70 77 147 Percent 37.2% 38.5% 37.9% Strongly Count 90 103 193 Percent 47.9% 51.5% 49.7% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 5.69; p - value = 0.223; V = 0.12 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 1.94. Things that I don t understand well do not hurt my testimony. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 3 0 3 Percent 1.6% 0.0% 0.8% Count 7 5 12 Percent 3.8% 2.5% 3.1% Neither nor Count 15 20 35 Percent 8.1% 10.0% 9.1% Count 88 75 163 Percent 47.3% 37.5% 42.2% Strongly Count 73 100 173 Percent 39.2% 50.0% 44.8% Total Count 186 200 386 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 8.8; p - value = 0.066; V = 0.15 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 1.45. 24
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen I expect easy, quick answers to my questions. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 15 23 38 Percent 8.0% 11.5% 9.8% Count 75 100 175 Percent 39.9% 50.0% 45.1% Neither nor Count 71 55 126 Percent 37.8% 27.5% 32.5% Count 26 20 46 Percent 13.8% 10.0% 11.9% Strongly Count 1 2 3 Percent 0.5% 1.0% 0.8% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 8.04; p - value = 0.09; V = 0.14 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 1.45. I am good at seeking answers to my own questions. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 0 1 1 Percent 0.0% 0.5% 0.3% Count 19 11 30 Percent 10.1% 5.5% 7.7% Neither nor Count 37 46 83 Percent 19.7% 23.0% 21.4% Count 108 110 218 Percent 57.4% 55.0% 56.2% Strongly Count 24 32 56 Percent 12.8% 16.0% 14.4% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 4.9; p - value = 0.297; V = 0.11 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.48. 25
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen I expect my teachers to have a ready answer to my questions. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 5 13 18 Percent 2.7% 6.5% 4.7% Count 36 56 92 Percent 19.3% 28.0% 23.8% Neither nor Count 89 76 165 Percent 47.6% 38.0% 42.6% Count 48 50 98 Percent 25.7% 25.0% 25.3% Strongly Count 9 5 14 Percent 4.8% 2.5% 3.6% Total Count 187 200 387 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 9.69; p - value = 0.046; V = 0.16 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 6.76. I enjoy pondering things I don t understand. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 1 0 1 Percent.5% 0.0%.3% Count 17 12 29 Percent 9.0% 6.0% 7.5% Neither nor Count 38 38 76 Percent 20.2% 19.0% 19.6% Count 88 101 189 Percent 46.8% 50.5% 48.7% Strongly Count 44 49 93 Percent 23.4% 24.5% 24.0% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 2.66; p - value = 0.617; V = 0.08 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.48. 26
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen I am a curious, inquisitive person. Classification Freshman Senior Total Count 6 6 12 Percent 3.2% 3.0% 3.1% Neither nor Count 28 33 61 Percent 14.9% 16.5% 15.7% Count 88 88 176 Percent 46.8% 44.0% 45.4% Strongly Count 66 73 139 Percent 35.1% 36.5% 35.8% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 0.39; p - value = 0.942; V = 0.03 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 5.81. I am a faithful person. Classification Freshman Senior Total Neither nor Count 6 5 11 Percent 3.2% 2.5% 2.8% Count 95 97 192 Percent 50.3% 48.5% 49.4% Strongly Count 88 98 186 Percent 46.6% 49.0% 47.8% Total Count 189 200 389 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 0.34; p - value = 0.844; V = 0.03 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 5.34. 27
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen I am patient when there hasn t been much revealed on a certain subject. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 2 0 2 Percent 1.1% 0.0%.5% Count 7 6 13 Percent 3.7% 3.0% 3.3% Neither nor Count 16 13 29 Percent 8.5% 6.5% 7.5% Count 99 109 208 Percent 52.4% 54.5% 53.5% Strongly Count 65 72 137 Percent 34.4% 36.0% 35.2% Total Count 189 200 389 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 2.92; p - value = 0.572; V = 0.09 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.97. I am good at recognizing bias in sources of information. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 1 0 1 Percent 0.5% 0.0%.3% Count 2 9 11 Percent 1.1% 4.5% 2.8% Neither nor Count 35 40 75 Percent 18.6% 20.1% 19.4% Count 110 102 212 Percent 58.5% 51.3% 54.8% Strongly Count 40 48 88 Percent 21.3% 24.1% 22.7% Total Count 188 199 387 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 6.51; p - value = 0.164; V = 0.13 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.49. 28
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen I am good at differentiating between eternally important questions and questions that are interesting, but not that important. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 1 0 1 Percent 0.5% 0.0%.3% Count 5 3 8 Percent 2.6% 1.5% 2.1% Neither nor Count 23 11 34 Percent 12.2% 5.5% 8.7% Count 89 100 189 Percent 47.1% 50.0% 48.6% Strongly Count 71 86 157 Percent 37.6% 43.0% 40.4% Total Count 189 200 389 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 7.5; p - value = 0.112; V = 0.14 4 cells (40.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.49. I find it easy to see subjects from another person s point of view. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 2 0 2 Percent 1.1% 0.0%.5% Count 5 19 24 Percent 2.7% 9.5% 6.2% Neither nor Count 41 43 84 Percent 21.8% 21.5% 21.6% Count 107 104 211 Percent 56.9% 52.0% 54.4% Strongly Count 33 34 67 Percent 17.6% 17.0% 17.3% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 9.91; p - value = 0.042; V = 0.16 2 cells (20.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.97. 29
Crosstabulations of Seniors versus Freshmen My gospel understanding is very sound. Classification Freshman Senior Total Strongly Count 1 0 1 Percent 0.5% 0.0%.3% Count 5 4 9 Percent 2.7% 2.0% 2.3% Neither nor Count 33 33 66 Percent 17.6% 16.5% 17.0% Count 112 114 226 Percent 59.6% 57.0% 58.2% Strongly Count 37 49 86 Percent 19.7% 24.5% 22.2% Total Count 188 200 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 2.43; p - value = 0.656; V = 0.08 4 cells (40.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is.48. When I receive an insight that is meant for me, I don t speak publicly about it. Classification Freshman Senior Total Count 11 7 18 Percent 5.8% 3.5% 4.6% Neither nor Count 31 38 69 Percent 16.4% 19.1% 17.8% Count 86 99 185 Percent 45.5% 49.7% 47.7% Strongly Count 61 55 116 Percent 32.3% 27.6% 29.9% Total Count 189 199 388 Percent 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Pearson Chi-Square = 2.57; p - value = 0.463; V = 0.08 0 cells (0.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 8.77. 30
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1. My religion courses have... Question SD D d a A SA Count Mean Increased my knowledge of the scriptures Increased my knowledge of the doctrines and principles of the gospel Increased my knowledge of the teachings of the living prophets Strengthened my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ Deepened my resolve to live worthy of a temple recommend Prepared me for teaching the gospel to my future family Prepared me for teaching the doctrines and principles of the gospel in other settings outside the home Prepared me for church leadership and teaching opportunities Helped me develop more love and respect for others Helped me develop a desire to serve my fellowman 2% 2% 2% 18% 37% 38% 89 5.00 0% 3% 6% 15% 39% 37% 89 5.01 0% 3% 2% 20% 42% 33% 89 4.98 1% 1% 2% 19% 33% 44% 89 5.12 1% 1% 4% 24% 26% 44% 89 5.03 0% 3% 3% 27% 29% 37% 89 4.93 0% 6% 9% 28% 29% 28% 89 4.65 0% 3% 13% 25% 30% 28% 89 4.66 1% 3% 8% 27% 34% 27% 89 4.70 1% 3% 4% 29% 33% 29% 89 4.76 32
SD = Strongly ; D = ; d = Somewhat ; a = Somewhat ; A = ; SA = Strongly 2. My religion classes have helped me to... Question SD D d a A SA Count Mean Establish a habit of regular prayer Find more depth and meaning in my prayers Establish a habit of regular scripture study Develop my scripture study skills 1% 14% 17% 21% 31% 15% 84 4.13 1% 11% 14% 27% 29% 18% 84 4.25 1% 11% 12% 31% 23% 23% 84 4.31 1% 8% 15% 20% 35% 20% 84 4.39 Fast regularly 7% 23% 17% 29% 18% 7% 84 3.49 Fast with more purpose and meaning Attend weekly BYU-I devotionals Gain more from weekly BYU-I devotionals Have a greater determination to hold a temple recommend View the temple and temple covenants as an integral part of my faith Develop confidence to share my testimony with others Attend General Conference Be more diligent in my home or visiting teaching assignments Be more diligent in my church callings 6% 19% 15% 26% 21% 12% 84 3.74 21% 21% 12% 24% 18% 4% 84 3.06 17% 24% 19% 21% 15% 4% 84 3.06 0% 10% 10% 19% 35% 27% 84 4.61 0% 7% 7% 14% 37% 35% 84 4.85 1% 5% 14% 23% 35% 23% 84 4.52 2% 7% 15% 19% 36% 20% 84 4.39 4% 10% 20% 25% 30% 12% 84 4.04 2% 8% 12% 32% 31% 14% 84 4.24 33
Be a full tithe payer 0% 13% 11% 20% 35% 21% 84 4.40 Take advantage of missionary opportunities Participate more in family history Be of more service to others Better care for the poor and the needy 0% 7% 17% 30% 33% 13% 84 4.29 6% 18% 18% 23% 26% 10% 84 3.74 2% 7% 8% 29% 37% 17% 84 4.40 2% 8% 12% 31% 31% 15% 84 4.26 Develop a regular habit of pondering, meditating, and reflecting on the gospel 1% 8% 7% 18% 43% 23% 84 4.61 SD = Strongly ; D = ; d = Somewhat ; a = Somewhat ; A = ; SA = Strongly 3a. Assignments given in my ON-CAMPUS courses were meaningful and helpful in strengthening my faith. Answer Count % Strongly 0 0% 7 9% Somewhat 6 7% Somewhat 32 39% 22 27% Strongly 15 18% Total 82 100% 3b. Assignments given in my ONLINE courses were meaningful and helpful in strengthening my faith. Answer Count % Strongly 1 3% 34
5 16% Somewhat 6 19% Somewhat 10 32% 4 13% Strongly 5 16% Total 31 100% 4a. My teachers used the following methods to determine my learning and my grade in my ON-CAMPUS courses (check all that apply): Answer Count % Quizzes/Exams 74 90% Reading Checks 72 88% Group Work 50 61% Formal Papers/Essays 69 84% Journal Keeping 69 84% Discussion Boards 37 45% Other (Please describe) 3 4% 4b. My teachers used the following methods to determine my learning and my grade in my ONLINE courses (check all that apply): Answer Count % Quizzes/Exams 22 71% Reading Checks 18 58% Group Work 14 45% Formal Papers/Essays 19 61% Journal Keeping 22 71% Discussion Boards 28 90% Other (Please 4 13% describe) 5a. Rank the THREE most effective teaching methods used in your ON-CAMPUS BYU-I religion courses, with 1 being the most effective. 35
Answer 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Quizzes/Exams 10 12 14 Reading Checks 14 22 18 Group Work 3 9 7 Formal Papers/Essays 10 15 23 Journal Keeping 35 15 15 Discussion Boards 4 7 5 Other (Please describe) 6 2 0 Total 82 82 82 5b. Rank the three most effective teaching methods used in your ONLINE BYU-I religion courses, with 1 being the most effective. Answer 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Quizzes/Exams 3 3 5 Reading Checks 4 4 3 Group Work 0 2 3 Formal Papers/Essays 1 2 8 Journal Keeping 8 9 7 Discussion Boards 11 9 4 Other (Please describe) 4 2 1 Total 31 31 31 36
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Why were the ten tribes of Israel scattered? m Because of iniquity m To acquire more land for the children of Israel m Because the Lord confounded their languages m Because other nations became more righteous Nephi said, after our seed is scattered, the Lord will proceed to do a marvelous work among the gentiles which shall be of great worth to our seed. What was the marvelous work? m The establishment of the United States of America m The restoration of the Gospel upon the American continent m The destruction of secret combinations from the face of this land m The coming forth of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States What did the Atonement overcome? (Choose two) q Temporal death q The need to receive a mortal body q Spiritual death q The Plan of Salvation Without the atonement we would be...? (Choose two) q shut out from the presence of God q just like animals q ministering angels q angels to the devil To be resurrected means to. m be born again m be restored to our perfected immortal body m be given a new mortal body m live with Christ forever According to Lehi, what do men need to use their agency and act for themselves? m to be anxiously engaged in a good cause m to be properly instructed by their parents m to be enticed by good and evil m to be filled with the Holy Ghost 38
Joseph of Egypt saw a vision in which he was told that another man would be given the same name as his. Who was the other Joseph? m Joseph the brother of Nephi m Joseph the husband of Mary m Joseph of Arimathaea m Joseph Smith When quoting Isaiah, what does Nephi tell us about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon? [Choose two] q Words of the book will be delivered to a learned man q An angel will tell the learned man to whom it is delivered what to do with it q Part of the record will be sealed q A learned man will read and accept the writing on the plates How many witnesses do Nephi and Isaiah tell us will testify of the Book of Mormon when it comes forth in our day? m Ten besides the man to whom the book is delivered and others according to the will of God m Twelve besides the man to whom the book is delivered and others according to the will of God m Three besides the man to whom the book is delivered and others according to the will of God m Fifteen besides the man to whom the book is delivered and others according to the will of God Which of the following are true concerning the Holy Ghost [Choose two]? q The Holy Ghost is a sanctifier q The Holy Ghost has a tangible body q The role of the Holy Ghost is to testify of the Father and the Son q The Holy Ghost appears in the form of a dove Which of the following are true concerning the Holy Ghost? [Choose two] q The Holy Ghost will tell you all things you are to do q Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost q The Holy Ghost speaks the language Adam and Eve spoke in the Garden of Eden q Only people with the gift of the Holy Ghost can feel his influence What is Priestcraft? m Doctrines of the occult used by priests m Preaching false doctrine for popularity and money m Apostate doctrine taught during the dark ages m A term used to describe Anti-Christs Which is true about the Law of Justice and Mercy? (Select two) 39
q The intent of Jesus sacrifice was to allow justice to overpower mercy q He who exercises no faith is exposed to the whole law of the demands of justice q One must exercise faith unto repentance to bring about the great and eternal plan of redemption q No one, including Jesus himself, was ever justified by the law alone The sealing power given to the prophet means that... [Choose two] q whatever he loosed on earth will be loosed in heaven q whatever he says will be sealed up as canonized scripture q he has power to change his people q whatever he seals on earth will be sealed in heaven What did the Lord teach concerning baptism when He first appeared to the Nephites? (Select two) q To baptize, one must have authority given of Jesus Christ q One must repent of his sins and desire to be baptized in name of Jesus Christ q One must confess his sins before the church q One must either be born of the spirit or born of the water to be saved According to the Book of Mormon, people who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled. What will they be filled with? m Holy Ghost m New Heart m Nourishment m Mercy According to the Beatitudes, which groups of people will be blessed? m The obedient, trustworthy, and the non-rebellious m The honest, the humble, and the penitent m The unbaptized and those seeking repentance m The poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful Jesus concluded His teachings about fulfilling the Law of Moses by saying m whoso keepeth the Law of Moses is not My disciple. m in the Law of Moses there is no redemption. m if ye keep the Law of Moses, then ye are Moses disciples. m therefore keep my commandments this is the law and the prophets. To whom was Jesus speaking when He appeared to the Nephites and said take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink? m The entire multitude 40
m The house of Israel m The twelve apostles m Nephi the prophet What did Jesus teach the Nephites about the laying up of treasures? m If you are righteous you ll be blessed with treasures m Where your treasure is there will be your heart also m Seeking treasures always leads to sin m He warned them that their treasures will be a curse to them What label did Jesus use to describe those who pray or fast to be seen of men? m False priests m Pharisees m Heathens m Hypocrites Whom did Jesus visit after He left the Nephites? m The other tribes of Israel m His sheep in the Land of Jerusalem m His apostles in Galilee m Those who had died and were in the spirit world At the end of the first day of the visit of Jesus to the people of the Book of Mormon, what did the people pray for? m to have their calling and elections made sure m to have Him reside with them forever m the Holy Ghost to be given unto them m no more destruction What happened after Jesus asked the little children to be brought to Him? (Choose two) q He blessed them one by one q Angels ministered to them q He baptized them q He fed them q He taught them parables Which instructions did Jesus give the Nephites regarding the sacrament? (Choose two) q They must use bread and water q This (the sacrament) shall ye always observe to do q None should partake of my flesh and blood unworthily 41
q All who partake unworthily, and become known, shall be cast out Which Old Testament prophet was quoted by Jesus saying, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord; and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse? m Enoch m Job m Isaiah m Malachi In explaining His gospel Jesus stated that His Father sent Him to m establish the higher law among Israel. m establish the order of the priesthood in the earth. m establish His Church on the earth. m be lifted up upon the cross. What is the basic message from Mormon to the Jew, Gentile, and Lamanite? m We must unite as one and not judge each other m We must gather to the lands of our inheritance and be converted m Jesus is the Christ and we must repent m That they are the House of Israel and will be saved Moroni makes it clear that we receive no until after the trial of our faith. m Assistance m Blessing m Witness m Happiness A New Jerusalem will be built upon the American continent unto the remnant of the seed of who? m Judah m Benjamin m Issachar m Joseph To whom is the Spirit of Christ given? m To all people born on the earth m The righteous people on the earth m To all people baptized into the Church m Only children under the age of 8 42
Why do little children not need to be baptized? m Because they never commit sin m Because the curse of Adam is taken from them by Christ m Because they don't understand the doctrine of baptism m Because they don't know what sin is To whom are spiritual gifts given? m To all people m Only to the righteous m Only to members of the Church m Only to prophets of the Church What has the Lord done in response to the general apostasy among His children? m Prepared a sword in heaven to discipline the Church m Called a prophet and gave him commandments m Withdrawn his spirit from the peoples of the earth m Authorized the mighty and strong to proclaim the gospel to all the world What was the cause of the Great Apostasy after the time of Christ? m The failure to recompense every man according to his work m The changing of the ordinances and covenants of the Gospel m Wars and rumors of wars that had filled the whole earth m The apostles were killed so quickly, the Lord was unable to replace them How does the Doctrine and Covenants define the spirit of revelation? m God speaking with the thundering directness of Sinai m God speaking through the Urim and Thummim m God appearing in open vision as in days of old m God revealing things to the mind and heart What did the Lord teach Oliver Cowdery about the role of the recipient in revelation? m One must study a matter out in his mind before asking God for confirmation m It is a simple process of asking and having faith to receive an answer m Revelation best comes through the Urim and Thummim m Revelation is limited to those with priesthood keys Which are Keys of the Aaronic Priesthood? (Select 2) q The right to become a son of Levi q The ministering of angels 43
q The authority to reveal the mystery of the knowledge of God q The authority to administer the gospel of repentance Who restored the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery? m Peter, James and John m Moroni m Elijah m John the Baptist The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that endless punishment is. m God s punishment m The duration of time spent in spirit prison m Suffering in the Telestial kingdom m The fate of the sons of perdition What are the consequences of sin? m Sinners will lose any chance of Eternal life m Sinners will not receive the gift of a resurrected body m Unrepentant sinners must suffer even as Christ suffered m The sinner is beaten with a few stripes and then invited to live with God Why did the Lord select April 6, 1830 as the date for the Church s organization? m It was the first Sunday after the Book of Mormon was published m It was the date of the first General Conference of the Church m It was Easter Sunday m It was the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ When can a child be received into the church through baptism? (Select 2) q After a child has arrived at the years of accountability q As soon as the child has been declared innocent by a bishop q Only when a child is of legal age q After attending church meetings for several months q If the child is capable of repentance What are the specified duties of every member following their baptism? (Select 2) q Partake of the sacrament worthily q Confess all sins in a public gathering or meeting q Manifest a godly walk and conversation before the church q Publicly bear their testimony What are the qualifications for baptism into the Lord s Church? (Select 4) q Broken heart and a contrite spirit 44
q Read the entire Book of Mormon q Repentance of sin q Desire to take upon oneself the name of Christ q Demonstrate a desire to serve Christ to the end Which statement best describes the unique role of the Prophet in the Lord s Church? m The Prophet is the only source of revelations for the Church m The Prophet validates all revelations in the Church m The Prophet alone is known as a seer and a revelator m The Prophet vicariously represents the Savior What is required before any person can be ordained to any office in the church? m Unanimous vote of the membership m Majority vote of the membership m Common consent of the membership m A thorough knowledge of the duties of the office As outlined in the Doctrine and Covenants, what emblems are appropriate for use in the Sacrament? m Only bread and water m Bread, water, or wine m Bread, water, or wine (if non-alcoholic) m It doesn t matter what is used What do the emblems used in the Sacrament symbolize? m Christ s body and blood m Our commitment to serve God m God s forgiveness for sin m The power of the priesthood to bless lives What is the Lord s purpose for gathering the elect? m To build chapels and places of worship m To prepare their hearts and prepare them in all things m To enable his Saints to live separate from the world m To isolate the elect from the world Which of the following duties belongs to a Bishop? (Select 2) q Preside over the Melchizedek Priesthood q Care for the poor and needy q Sit as a judge in Israel q Act as a Special Witness of Christ 45
What is the role of a steward in the Law of Consecration? m A steward consecrates his surplus (residue) because he understands that this part of his income is not his to keep m A steward is under covenant to donate all that he has to the storehouse so that others may be blessed m A steward operates his business under the Bishop s direction m A steward is responsible for donating whatever the Bishop asks to the storehouse for distribution to the poor According to the Doctrine and Covenants, what is required for a priesthood healing to take place? (Select 2) q Laying on of hands by two or more Elders q The person receiving the blessing must be a member of the Church. q The person receiving the blessing is not appointed unto death q Apostolic power Discerning all spiritual gifts is a gift reserved specifically for which of the following individuals? m High Priests m Priests m Patriarch m Bishop Which statement best characterizes how the Gifts of the Spirit benefit faithful members of the Church? m Manifestations of the spirit can be self-induced promptings that enable us to think clearly m Every member of the Church receives every gift of the spirit sometime during their life time m Each individual receives different gifts of the spirit so when shared all are strengthened m Not every person receives a gift of the spirit making it necessary for those with gifts to assist others How does the Lord provide equality under the Law of Consecration? m Equality is dependent on the resources available in the storehouse m Equality is an arbitrary judgment call on the part of the Bishop m Equality is relative to a person s desires m Equality is determined by wants as well as needs 46