Summit LDS Competitors

We believe a world yearning for hope and joy needs the graduates of Brigham Young University—disciples of Jesus Christ who are driven by love for God and His children and who are prepared to serve and lead. This preparation demands a unique university model: at BYU, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to rich understanding; at BYU, helping students develop their full divine potential is central to both our teaching and our scholarship. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world and an essential university for the world.

This is organization of the LDS church. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is also known as the Mormon church. It is an organization of more than 15 million members worldwide. It was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 and is run by 12 apostles and 3 members of the 1st presidency.

Seminaries and Institutes of Religion (S&I) is part of the Church Educational System (CES) operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our purpose is to help youth and young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. seminary.lds.org and institute.lds.org