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History 205 & 206R

Introductory and religion elective family history courses at BYU.

Take Hist 205 for religion credit: Help gather Israel!

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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
FALL 2023 - HIST 205 (Religion Credit)
FALL 2023 - HIST 206R

FALL 2023 - HIST 205 (Religion Credit) - Register HERE

ProfessorHIST 205 Classes
Kelly SummersMW 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Kelly SummersMW 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Kelly SummersMW 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Jana GreenhalghMW 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Liz SnowTTh 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Liz SnowTTh 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Amy HarrisTTh 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Amy HarrisTTh 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.

FALL 2023 - HIST 206R - Register HERE

ProfessorSectionHIST 206R Classes
Kelly SummersScandinaviaM 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
TBDAustralia, New Zealand, and PolynesiaTh 11:00-11:50 a.m.
Christopher JonesAfrican AmericanM 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.

Join the Family History Program Email List

To learn more about activities and career opportunities in the Family History and Genealogy major and minor, subscribe to our email list. You don't need to be a major or minor to join the list. Send an email to cfhgoff@byu.edu and ask to be added to the 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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