Biography
Mark D. Ogletree is an associate professor in the department of Church History and Doctrine. Mark taught for 21 years in the Church Educational System where he was a seminary teacher, seminary principal, institute instructor, institute director, and CES Coordinator. He received his bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development from Brigham Young University; his master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Educational Psychology from Northern Arizona University, and his Ph.D. in Family and Human Development from Utah State University. Before coming to BYU, Mark owned and operated his own marriage and family therapy practice in McKinney, Texas. He has written several books and articles on marriage and family related topics, as well as Church history and doctrine. Mark and his wife, Janie, have eight children, 18 grandchildren, and reside in Provo, Utah.
Courses Taught: The Eternal Family; Teachings of the Living Prophets
Area of Expertise: Prophetic teachings on marriage and family issues, the Living Prophets and Apostles, Church History in the South Pacific
Areas of Research: Marriage, parenting, adolescent religious development, Church History in the South Pacific.
Research Interests
Marriage; parenting; preparing for marriage, fatherhood, 20th Century Church History, Joseph Smith; Living Prophets; Latter-day Saints in the South Pacific.Teaching Interests
LDS Marriage and Family; Teachings of the Living Prophets; Doctrine and Covenants; Book of Mormon, Presidents of the ChurchEducation
- Family and Human Development, Marriage and Family Relations , Marriage and Family Therapy, Utah State University (2000)
- Master of Arts, Counseling , Psychology, Northern Arizona University (1994)
- Master of Arts, Educational Psychology , Psychology; Family Science, Counseling, Northern Arizona University (1990)
- Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Development , Brigham Young University (1987)
Licenses and Certifications
- State of Utah, Licensed Professional Counselor (2010 - 2018)
Honors and Awards
- The Geri R & Douglas E. Brinley Award, BYU Religion Department (2017 - 2018)
- The Harvey B. and Susan Easton Black Outstanding Publication Award, Harvey and Susan Easton Black (2016 - 2017)
Memberships
- Utah Council of Family Relations (2016 - Present)
- National Council of Family Relations (2015 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Youth and Society Journal (2012 - Present)