HIST 205: Intro to Family History
Two‑credit course (religion elective) on the doctrine and practice of family history—great for any skill level.
Family History & Genealogy at BYU
Explore classes, clubs, and hands‑on work experiences that help you grow as a researcher and historian.
Major or Minor in Family History
Build advanced skills for careers in research, archives, libraries, and related fields.
Join the Email List
Get updates on events, activities, and career opportunities—no major or minor required.
HIST 217: Family Historian’s Craft
Learn core research methods and tools. Fulfills a General Education social science requirement.
BYU Family History Instagram
Follow us for more details, news, contests, free food, and activities.
Follow @byu.familyhistoryclubWork at the Center for Family History & Genealogy
Gain hands‑on experience with real projects at BYU’s CFHG.
Visit CFHG siteJoin Y‑Serve: Linking Generations
Linking Generations offers online family‑history service—indexing, record and reverse linking with the Record Linking Lab, personal genealogy aid with the BYU Library FHC, and interviewing seniors to preserve life stories.
Visit Linking GenerationsBYU Record Linking Lab
The Record Linking Lab advances auto‑indexing, improves African‑American coverage, attaches historical censuses, helps converts find 100 family names, and builds meaningful museum experiences.
Volunteer with the LabFamily History Library at BYU
Visit the BYU Library Family History Center to get help in person or virtually, attend live/recorded classes, digitize photos and media, and access rich research resources.
Visit the Family History Library