Institutes of Religion

The objective of Institutes of Religion is to help "young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven."

Institute classes are designed for young adults, single and married. Young adults can attend institute regardless of their stage in life, whether they are preparing for a mission, in college, or working. We encourage you to find an institute class that works for you, enroll in that class, and attend regularly!

Note that there's no need to sign up in order to attend an institute class; however, you need to register for the class in order to receive credit towards graduation.

Learn More about Institute

To learn more about institutes of religion, review the following resources:

• Pres. Nelson's Personal Invitation to Attend Institute

• The Purpose of Institute

• Institute Graduation Requirements

• Types of Institutes, including online, campus, and community (stake) institutes

Find an Institute Class

Here are some resources to help you find an institute class that will work for you. Classes are available year-round, including in the summer.

• myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org is the main page to find an institute class near you; you can filter classes by days, times, language (including Spanish and Portuguese), and other settings; you can also search for online institute class options

• utahvalleyinstitute.com is the home page for the Utah Valley Institute, located on UVU's campus in Orem, UT; in addition to classes, they also highlight events and devotionals that are also hosted by the Utah Valley Institute and the Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) at UVU; the Find a Class page summarizes many classes available each semester

• Our local Young Single Adult (YSA) stakes also host institute classes followed by food and socializing; they have a number of classes from which to choose; learn more at South Valley YSA Institute Classes; the main details are summarized below

• High School Seniors: The Spanish Fork YSA Stake holds an institute class especially for graduating high school seniors, beginning in January of each year.

(Last Updated: Jan 2025)

Provo YSA 19th Stake

• • • Day/Time: Thursdays at 7pm

    • Location: Springville Spring Creek YSA Ward Building (55 North Main Street, Springville, UT)

Spanish Fork YSA Stake

• • Day/Time: Tuesdays (for YSAs 26-35) and Wednesdays (for YSAs 18-25) at 7pm

  • Location: Spanish Fork YSA Stake Center (1138 W 100 S, Spanish Fork, UT)