Finding Answers to Church History Questions

Principles for Studying Church History

Studying Church history can help us see God’s hand in the lives of His children. It is rich with stories of the faith, courage, and goodness of past Latter-day Saints. At times, it also reveals their human weaknesses and reflects the difficulties we all face as we strive to follow Jesus Christ. Encountering the complexities of Church history or learning about things in the past that don’t match our expectations sometimes raises questions.

There are several principles that can help you deepen your faith as you seek answers to your Church history questions.


Other Resources for Finding Answers

Maybe you have a different question than those listed above. Whether your question about the history of the Church is simple or complex, the resources below can help get you started on finding the answers you are looking for.

Find additional information and context about people, events, and places from Church history.
Read essays on commonly misunderstood topics in Church history.
If you are still not finding the information you are looking for, our archivists, librarians, and historians can help.