Church Educational System

Church Educational System
TypeElementary, secondary, and higher education
Established1877
CommissionerClark G. Gilbert[1]
Academic staff
ca. 50,000
Studentsca. 700,000
Location
Worldwide
Campus3 universities;
1 college;
1 all online certificate and degree programs;
15 elementary and secondary schools;
8,039 seminary and institute programs
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Utah
AffiliationsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WebsiteChurch Education

The Church Educational System (CES) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) consists of several institutions that provide religious and secular education for both Latter-day Saint and non–Latter-day Saint elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students and adult learners. Approximately 700,000 individuals were enrolled in CES programs in 143 countries in 2011.[2] CES courses of study are separate and distinct from religious instruction provided through wards (local congregations). Clark G. Gilbert, a general authority seventy, has been the CES commissioner since August 1, 2021.[1]

  1. ^ a b See this article for verification.
  2. ^ "History of Seminary". LDS Church. Retrieved November 18, 2015.

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