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Department of History
History 205 & 206R
Introductory and religion elective family history courses at BYU.

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Course Descriptions
  • HIST 205: Introduction to Family History Doctrine and Practice is a two-credit class that fulfills a religion elective. Designed for those with an interest in family history — no matter their skill level.
  • HIST 206R: Thematic and Regional Studies in Family History is a one-credit class open to all students no matter their experience in family history and genealogy. It covers genealogical research in a particular location or for a particular group.
Professors and TAs
HIST 205 Professors
HIST 206R Professors
HIST 205 TAs
Spring/Summer 2021 HIST 205
Spring 2021 HIST 206R

205 Professor Email
Apryl Cox abcox@afconnect.com
Kelly Summers kellysummers@byu.edu
Cacey Farnsworth cfarnswo@byu.edu
Karen Clifford genealogyteacher@byu.edu

206R Professor Email
Apryl Cox abcox@afconnect.com
Cacey Farnsworth cfarnswo@byu.edu
Kelly Summers kellysummers@byu.edu
Milan Pohontsch milan_pohontsch@byu.edu

TA Email Office Hours
Kaitlyn Richardson kaitlynannerichardson@gmail.com Mon. & Wed. 3:00-4:00 pm
Thurs. 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Fri. 9:00-10:00 am
Emily Bakly embakly@gmail.com Mon. & Wed. 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Ariel Munyer ariel.munyer@gmail.com Tues. & Thurs. 2:00-4:00 pm
Emily Wilkes emilyguymon@gmail.com Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Spring Term - Register HERE

Professor HIST 205 Classes
Cacey Farnsworth M/W 12:00 - 1:50 pm (Blended)
Kelly Summers M/W 12:00 - 1:50 pm (Live Remote)


Summer Term - Register HERE

Professor HIST 205 Classes
Staff M/W 10:00 - 11:50 am

Professor HIST 206R Classes
Cacey Farnsworth W 2:00 - 3:50 pm

Register for HIST 206R Spring 2021 HERE

Join the Family History Program Email List
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Want to take the next step?

Enroll in History 217 – Family Historian’s Craft. This fulfills a GE social science requirement.
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Learn about employment opportunities at the Center for Family History and Genealogy.
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Declare a Family History Major or Minor.
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Join the Family History Club.

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Family History Workshops
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Research Resources
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Census Tutorial
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Family History Club
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