The institutes of religion program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides religious education for young adults ages 18 to 30. With a worldwide enrollment of more than 350,000 students in almost 2,700 locations, there is likely an institute of religion near where you will be headed after High School. Institute provides an opportunity for students to continue to strengthen their commitment to Jesus Christ and conduct a comprehensive study of the scriptures and words of modern-day prophets. Institute students may find guidance and direction from the Holy Ghost. This guidance can help them make important life decisions as students learn together and strengthen one another as they build friendships and make connections with their fellow saints and God.
Visit the Institute home page on the Church website to learn more: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng.
Or click here to see where a institute is near you, or go here for instructions on how to register today.
Don't see one near you? Check out their online options!
1. Go to myinstitute.churchofJesusChrist.org, and sign in with your Church Account username and password (the same you use for FamilySearch or ChurchofJesusChrist.org).
2. Make sure your personal information is correct (under “Settings”).
3. If the institute you want is not listed under “My Locations,” find your institute by clicking on “Edit Locations” & “Find Institutes.”
4. Locate your institute on the map (you can enter your address to find the closest one), select it, and click “Save” at the bottom right.
5. Back on myInstitute, under the “Classes” tab you can search for classes by specific day, time, or teacher (and semester). Find one that gets you excited.
6. Check “Register,” and you’re done!
7. Call 801-764-3000 with any questions.