CHFT42-43 Questions and Links

Next Thursday, April 11, we will look at the growth of the Church during the 1950's and 1960's. Here are a few study questions for chapters 42-43 in Church History in the Fulness of Times and some links to related articles in the Ensign. Looking forward to discussing these chapters and reviewing favorite conference talks in class next week! Study questions for chapters 42-43 in Church History in the Fulness of Times. Chapter 42: Growth into a Worldwide Church How was David O. McKay uniquely prepared to lead the church in the mid-20th century? List some of the challenges the Church faced during the 1950’s. What did President McKay feel inspired to stress among Church members during his presidency? When did the Language Training Mission at BYU open? How did the Church make good use of advancing media and technology in the 1960’s? List a few of the improvements in Church education during the 1960’s. Chapter 43: An Era of Correlation and Consolidation When did a thorough correlation effort begin in the Church? Who directed the effort? What motivated this direction? What were the three major objectives of the Church, as outlined in 1964? What steps were taken by the Church to strengthen the family? How was Joseph Fielding Smith uniquely prepared to lead the Church in the early 1970’s? How was Harold B. Lee uniquely prepared to lead the Church? How and why did the Church consolidate departments even as it experienced unprecedented growth? In what ways were channels of communication strengthened by the Church worldwide? Links to related articles: “For the Perfecting of the Saints”: A Look at Church Curriculum, Ensign Jan. 1986; “A Status Report on Church Magazines,” Ensign Feb. 1976; “A Day in the Life of President Joseph Fielding Smith,” Ensign July 1972; “President Harold B. Lee Ordained Eleventh President of the Church,” Ensign Aug. 1972