Dr. Anthony R. Sweat holds a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Utah and achieved his MEd and PhD in curriculum and instruction at Utah State University. Before assuming his role in the religion faculty at BYU, he accumulated thirteen years of experience working with Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. Dr. Sweat is a prolific author with numerous publications centered on the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His research primarily investigates the factors influencing effective religious education. Anthony and his spouse, Cindy, are proud parents to seven children and make Springville, Utah, their home.

Courses Instructed: REL C-225 (Foundations of the Restoration); REL C-324 and REL 325 (Doctrine and Covenants).

Areas of Expertise: Latter-day Saint Art; Curriculum and Instruction; Latter-day Saint Doctrines; Educational techniques in Religious Education.