The following information highlights upcoming available online tutorials and the long-term plan for future studies that the Southwest Institute of Religious Studies (SWIRS) intends to offer. SWIRS is a private, non-accredited educational entity. We will eventually offer certificates of completion to mark the learner’s progress through specific tutorial categories.
DISCLAIMER: These tutorials are for personal enrichment and do not bestow college credit hours. They are not transferable to any college, university, or other institution and do NOT count toward the completion of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree. For those currently seeking a degree in religion, philosophy, or the humanities, these tutorials are intended solely as a private supplement to your education.
The purpose of these tutorials is to provide rigorous academic instruction for personal interest. This program is independent and is not affiliated with, nor part of, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its Institute of Religion program.
List of the first 10 tutorials to be created (in no particular order):
- THEO100- A Survey of Fundamental Latter-day Saint Beliefs (currently in development)
- THEO130 The Great Apostasy and Restoration
- ANT110- LGBT members and the Church
- ANT160 – Polygamy and the Early Church
- HIS110 – History of the Church 1815-1846 (currently in development)
- HIS120 – History of the Church 1846-1877
- Theo170 – Doctrines and Beliefs on the House of Israel
- SCR100/SCR110 – Interdisciplinary Study of the Book of Mormon I and II
- GEN120- The Role of Men in Church and Family
- GEN110 – The Role of Women in Church and Family
The following future tutorials are generally divided by category focus.
Introductory Course for Non-Members
INTRO101- Introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (8 Courses)
THE100 – A Survey of Fundamental Latter-day Saint Beliefs
THE110 – The Plan of Salvation
Prereq: THE100
THE120 – Study of the Atonement and Divinity of Jesus Christ (along with Critical Study and Analysis of Jesus the Christ)
Prereq: THE100
THE130 – The Great Apostasy and the Restoration
Prereq: THE100
THE140 – Modern Revelation, Prophets, and Scripture in the Church
Prereq: THE100
THE150- The Nature of God and Man
Prereq: THE100, THE110
THE160 – Doctrines and Beliefs on the Last Days, Second Coming, and Millennium
Prereq: THE100, THE110, THE120
THE170 – Doctrines and Beliefs on the House of Israel
Prereq: THE100, THE130
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (8 courses)
HIS110 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I: 1815-1846.
HIS120 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints II: 1844-1877
HIS130 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints III: 1878 – 1898
HIS140 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints IV: 1898 – 1951
HIS150 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints V: 1951 – 2008
HIS160 – History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints VI: 2008 – Present
HIS200 – Introduction to the Global History of the Church
HIS180 – Pioneer Profiles
OR
HIS190 – Introduction to the History of the Church
Global History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (8 courses)
HIS210 – Global History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I: 1830 – 1899
HIS220 – Global History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints II: 1900 – 1975
HIS230 – Global History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints III: 1975- Present
HIS240 History of the Church in Europe
HIS250 History of the Church in Africa
HIS260 History of the Church in Asia
HIS270 History of the Church in Central and South America
HIS280 History of the Church in the Pacific Islands and Australia
Anthropology of the Church (8 Courses)
ANT100 – Introduction to Anthropology and Culture of the Church
ANT110 – LGBT members and the Church
ANT120 – African American members and the Church
ANT130 – Gender Studies in the Church
ANT140 – Music and the Church
ANT150 – Art and Architecture in the Church
ANT160 – Polygamy and the Early Church
ANT190 – Native Americans and the Church
ANT200 – Education and the Church
ANT210 – Study of American Culture and the Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Scripture Analysis (8 Courses)
SCR100 Interdisciplinary Study of the Book of Mormon I
SCR110 Interdisciplinary Study of the Book of Mormon II
Prereq SCR100
SCR120 Interdisciplinary Study of the Doctrine and Covenants I
SCR130 Interdisciplinary Study of the Doctrine and Covenants II
Prereq SCR120
SCR140 Interdisciplinary Study of the Pearl of Great Price and Old Testament I
SCR150 Interdisciplinary Study of the Old Testament II
Prereq SCR140
SCR160 – Interdisciplinary Study of the New Testament I
SCR170 Interdisciplinary Study of the New Testament II
Prereq SCR160
Masculine Studies in the Church ( 8 Courses)
HIS410 – Profiles of Men in the Church
GEN120 – The Role of Men in Church and Family
GEN140 – Fatherhood and the Church
THE300 – Priesthood and the Church
THE310 – Study of Men in the Book of Mormon
THE320 – Study of Men in the Bible
ANT130 – Gender Studies in the Church
THE340 – The Doctrine of Heavenly Parents
Feminist Studies in the Church (8 Courses)
HIS300 – History of the Relief Society
HIS310 – Profiles of Women in the Church
GEN100 – Evolution of Women Roles in the Church
GEN110 – The Status and Role of Women in Church and Family
GEN130 – Motherhood and the Church
THE330 – Study of Women in the Scriptures
ANT130 – Gender Studies in the Church
THE340 – The Doctrine of Heavenly Parents
Possible Additional Tutorials:
Teachings and John Taylor
Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
Teachings of Gordon B. Hinkley
Teachings of Wilford Woodruff
Teachings of Lorenzo Snow
Teachings of Joseph F. Smith
Teachings of Harold B. Lee
Teachings of Joseph Fielding Smith
Teachings of David O. Mckay
Teachings of Thomas S. Monson
Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball
Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson
Teachings of Joseph Smith
Teachings of James E. Talmadge
Teachings of Bruce R. Mckonkie
Teachings of Brigham Young
Teachings of Heber J. Grant
Teachings of George Albert Smith
Teachings of Russell M. Nelson
The Works of Hugh Nigby
The Works of Truman G. Madsen
The Works of LeGrand Richards
The Works of James E. Talmage
The Works of B.H. Roberts
The Works of J. Reuben Clark
The Works of Neal A. Maxwell
Theological Cosmism
Missionary Work in Everyday Life