Anthony R. Sweat grew up in West Valley City, Utah and served a mission to Bolivia, La Paz.  He received a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Utah (1999) and his M.Ed (2005) and his Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction (2011) from Utah State University.  Prior to joining the religion faculty at BYU he worked for thirteen years with Seminaries and Institutes of Religion as a teacher and administrator. He loves to teach the gospel, especially to the youth and young adults of the Church. His outside interests include basketball, triathlon, and painting.  He and his wife, Cindy, are the parents of six children and reside in Springville, Utah.   

Courses Taught: Doctrine and Covenants 324 and 325

Areas of Expertise and Research: Religious Education Pedagogy; Gospel Doctrines, Principles, and Standards

Languages: Spanish (speak and write)