Education is, obviously, a topic I have thought about over
the last year. Once I decided to do Pathway, there was no stopping me. I
decided about the end of the fall semester that I was going to continue after
this year at the University of Washington because I liked their programs
better. I was working on this project and learning more about what the apostles
have to say about education, I slowly began to realize that I was not making
the right choice for me. While there is a program I would have loved to do at
the University of Washington, I came to realize that where you learn is as important as what you learn. I have since decided that BYU Idaho online is the
best option for me and my needs.
"After all, education continues as long as we live. If there is ever an end to secular learning, surely there is no end to spiritual learning. The Lord’s work moves forward on the strength of those who labor in the workaday world: the apprentice, artisan, journeyman, laborer, office worker, waitress, and, in a class by itself—homemaker."
"Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we
consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility. Yet
opportunities and abilities differ. I believe that in the pursuit of education,
individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more
forceful than faculty."
"The best way I know of to make a contribution to the land we
live in is to be prepared for the future. The Lord has promised us if we are
prepared we should have no fear. If we make an effort to obtain the best
education available to us, we are in a better position to be self-sufficient
and not to become a burden on the society in which we live."
"We live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown;
therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that
at some time, because of the illness or death of your husband or because of
economic necessity, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. I
urge you to pursue your education and learn marketable skills so that, should
an emergency arise, you are prepared to provide."
President Thomas S. Monson, "Be Thou an Example" October
2001 General relief Society Meeting"Most of all, live so that you can be guided and taught by the Spirit in all your activities, including all your efforts to learn and gain an education: honor your parents; be true to the teachings of the Church; be clean and faithful in all things; and be loyal to the leaders of the Church."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Strive For Excellence”, October 1971 General Conference
"First, gain an adequate education. Learn a trade or a profession to enable you to obtain steady employment that will provide remuneration sufficient to care for yourself and your family. The rapidly changing world breeds obsolescence and requires us to be continually engaged in preparing ourselves for the future. We can become antiquated in our professions if we do not stay up-to-date. Imagine how many patients a dentist would have if he continued to use the same tools and techniques he used a decade ago. What about a businessman that tried to compete without the use of computers? Or a builder who had not stayed abreast of the latest materials and methods available? Education has, of necessity, become a lifelong pursuit. We must, in our scheduling of time, allot sufficient time to educate ourselves for now and for the future."
Elder L. Tom Perry, “If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear”, October 1995 General Conference
"I would like to add my testimony to that of our great prophet-leader. I know the power that comes from associations in the seminary and institute programs. It has enriched my life, and I know it will do the same for you. It will put a shield of protection around you to keep you free from the temptations and trials of the world. There is a great blessing in having a knowledge of the gospel. And I know of no better place for the young people of the Church to gain a special knowledge of sacred things than in the institute and seminary programs of the Church."
Elder L. Tom Perry, “Receive Truth”, October 1997 General Conference
"Beyond our study of spiritual matters, secular learning is also essential. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that at some time, because of the illness or death of a husband or because of economic necessity, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. Some of you already occupy that role. I urge you to pursue your education—if you are not already doing so or have not done so—that you might be prepared to provide if circumstances necessitate such. Your talents will expand as you study and learn. You will be able to better assist your families in their learning, and you will have peace of mind in knowing that you have prepared yourself for the eventualities that you may encounter in life.
I reiterate: Study diligently."
President Thomas S. Monson, “Three Goals to Guide You”, October 2007 General Relief Society Meeting
"As you seek spiritual knowledge, search for principles. Carefully separate them from the detail used to explain them. Principles are concentrated truth, packaged for application to a wide variety of circumstances. A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances. It is worth great effort to organize the truth we gather to simple statements of principle. I have tried to do that with gaining spiritual knowledge. The result is now shared in hope that it will be a beginning place for your study."
Elder Richard G. Scott, “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge”, October 1993 General Conference
"While schooling and education generally go together, there are kinds of wisdom which are not usually taught in school classrooms."
Elder Boyd K. Packer, “The Gospel – The Foundation For Our Career”, April 1982 Welfare Session
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