Welcome to the Southwest Institute of Religious Studies. This institution focuses on the preservation of Western civilization, facilitating interreligious dialogue, promoting religious freedom, and advancing research, discourse, and public policy issues relevant to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Disclaimer: This institution is not affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Institute’s current focus is on theological, social, and historical topics that relate to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other sects within the Latter-day or Mormon Movements. This content is intended to be honest, informational, and faith promoting.
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SWIRS is founded and managed by K.T. Martin.
K.T. Martin, Director of SWIRS
K.T. Martin has a bachelor’s degree in religion from Liberty University, a master’s degree in leadership from the University of Arizona Global Campus, and a master’s degree in religious studies from Athens State University. He wrote his master’s thesis analyzing the life and theological impact of the prophet Joseph Smith Jr. He also has a diploma from the Institute of Religion by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is currently pursuing a PhD in humanities, with a concentration in history. Mr. Martin is passionate about the history and theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and founded SWIRS to promote the principles listed within the institution’s mission statement above.