Educating Zion (BYU Studies Monographs) by John W. Welch

Educating Zion (BYU Studies Monographs) Reviews

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  Sasha

  While this book is mostly a commentary about what education is and should be at BYU, it is a great "handbook" for what LDS should strive for at home and school always.
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  Marla Olson

  This book has given me an expanded vision of BYU and its purpose. Bruce C. Hafen in his article, "The Dream is Ours to Fulfill" explains, "The ultimate purpose of our integrated teaching model (meaning the secular and spiritual) is to teach our students how to live." And, Merrill J. Bateman, in his article "Learning in Zion" concludes, "I realized that 27,000 students were being prepared to enter the world...The BYU families would be good neighbors, have strong relationships with business associates, and, if well-trained, be leaders in their communities. These strong families by example and invitation would open doors for missionaries to enter."
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  Mark

  I don't remember meeting Welch, but Don Norton, co-editor, was one of my most interesting professors; with whom I spent delicious time just exploring ideas. Further, I have benefited from his editorship of several other volumes, particularly the collected works of Hugh Nibley.
  
  I believe that every leader and teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should read this in order to envision what is entailed in teaching for Zion.
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  Barbara Lovejoy

  I love this book and have read it again and again. Even though it was written for the Brigham Young University faculty it has applications for an educational arena.