The Bible is at the heart of scripture study for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The four books of scripture that Mormons study regularly are the Book of Mormon, Bible, Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price.
The third hour of a Mormon worship service is called Sunday School when members come together to read, study and learn more about the doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The curriculum for Sunday School is on a repeating four-year rotation. The first year is the Old Testament, the second year is the New Testament, the third year is the Book of Mormon, the fourth year is the Doctrine and Covenants.
A similar curriculum is used in Mormon Seminary programs. The Seminary program is weekday religious instruction for high-school students. These students typically attend these hour-long classes early in the morning–sometimes as early as 5:30 a..m.–each day before school. These high school students spend 2 years studying the Bible, one studying the Book of Mormon and one studying the Doctrine and Covenants. This curriculum helps them develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the scriptures.
Furthermore, most young men serve two-year missions and many young women serve 18-month missions for the Church. During this time, a couple hours each day are dedicated to studying the scriptures. This is a time of vast learning for these missionaries and often helps solidify the foundation of scriptural knowledge.
While this official study is critical for members of the Church, it only tells part of the story. Mormons are encouraged by their leaders to spend time each day faithfully and diligently studying the scriptures. In the scriptures, we can find direction and answers to even the most difficult questions of life.