BYU Studies

What BYU Studies does

BYU Studies is an interdisciplinary academic journal and publishing program operated by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, founded in 1959. It publishes peer-reviewed scholarship aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and serves Latter-day Saint scholars, students, and general church members, with secondary reach into BYU's Religious Education faculty and other religious education institutions.

Its core products include the BYU Studies Quarterly journal (in print and digital, with archival issues dating to Volume 1), the multi-volume BYU New Testament Commentary series combining modern English renditions of Greek New Testament texts with Latter-day Saint doctrinal commentary (9 of 21 planned volumes released), free online books, Come, Follow Me supplementary study resources, a weekly email newsletter, and a podcast hosted on Anchor FM. Underlying technology is a conventional digital publishing stack: a website with online library access, podcast hosting via Anchor FM, and ebook distribution through Amazon Kindle, Deseret Book, and Barnes & Noble Nook, supplemented by print-on-demand.

The business model combines subscription-based journal revenue, one-time print and ebook book sales priced between $24.99 and $34.99, and newsletter subscriptions. As an institutional academic publication funded through BYU's budget rather than commercial capital, BYU Studies does not publicly disclose revenue and operates with a small editorial and production team of approximately 15-20 staff including student employees. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer website store, third-party retailer channels, earned media coverage in outlets such as FromtheDesk.org and Deseret News, and organic content marketing through its website and social media presence.

Name

BYU Studies

Legal name

BYU Studies (Brigham Young University)

Website

https://byustudies.byu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BYU Studies is a Brigham Young University academic journal and publishing program, founded in 1959, that produces peer-reviewed scholarship and the BYU New Testament Commentary series for Latter-day Saint scholars, students, and general church members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Monographs & University Press Publishing (MPAJABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Academic journal publishing
• Religious scholarship
• Biblical commentary
• Scripture study resources
• New testament commentary

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Journal Subscriptions: Academic journal subscriptions providing access to BYU Studies Quarterly issues, available in both print and digital formats
2. Book Sales (Print and eBook): Sale of BYU New Testament Commentary series and other books through own store, Amazon, Deseret Book, and Barnes & Noble. Prices range from $24.99 to $34.99 for print editions
3. Newsletter Subscription: Weekly email newsletter subscription generating engagement and potential future revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BYU Studies is an academic publishing organization that produces the BYU Studies Quarterly interdisciplinary journal (published since 1959) and the multi-volume BYU New Testament Commentary series. It sells print and digital journal subscriptions, books (print and ebook), and provides free online access to scholarly articles and supplementary Come, Follow Me curriculum resources for the Latter-day Saint audience.

Product overview

BYU Studies is an academic publishing organization affiliated with Brigham Young University that publishes scholarship aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Its core offerings include the BYU Studies Quarterly interdisciplinary academic journal (in circulation since 1959), the multi-volume BYU New Testament Commentary series featuring new Greek renditions and in-depth Latter-day Saint commentary on the New Testament, and free online access to books and publications. The organization also produces the Latter-day Saint Trends research report on U.S. religious life, provides Come, Follow Me study resources aligned with the Church curriculum, and offers a weekly email newsletter and podcast. Products are distributed through multiple channels including the organization's online platform, major eBook retailers (Amazon Kindle, Deseret Book, Barnes & Noble Nook), and print-on-demand services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BYU New Testament Commentary: A multi-volume commentary series on the New Testament combining ancient scholarship with Latter-day Saint doctrinal perspectives.
• Latter-day Saint Trends in the United States

Products and services

• BYU Studies Quarterly BYU's premier interdisciplinary academic journal publishing peer-reviewed scholarship aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, in circulation since 1959. Available in print and digital formats to Latter-day Saint scholars, students, and general readers.
• BYU New Testament Commentary Series A multi-volume commentary series on each book of the New Testament from a Latter-day Saint perspective, featuring new accessible renditions of ancient Greek texts paired with in-depth commentary. Individual volumes priced $24.99–$34.99 in print, with 9 of 21 books released as a continuing series.
• Online Books
• Latter-day Saint Trends in the United States Report
• Come, Follow Me Study Resources
• Print Journal Issues (Back-Issue Archive) Physical printed editions of BYU Studies Quarterly journal issues available for purchase, with archival issues dating back to 1959 across 65+ volumes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 21 New Testament books covered in commentary series (43% complete)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as a primary distribution channel for BYU Studies ebooks through the Kindle store. Books including the Revelation commentary, Ephesians commentary, and Hebrews commentary are available for purchase on Amazon Kindle.
• Deseret BookcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeseret Book, a leading retailer for Latter-day Saint products and publications, distributes BYU New Testament Commentary books through its retail stores and online platform, serving the core LDS audience.
• Barnes & NoblesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarnes & Noble distributes BYU Studies publications including the Revelation commentary through their Nook eBook store.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Eerdmans Publishing: Independent religious academic publisher producing peer-reviewed biblical studies, theology, and church history books; comparable as a niche religious-academic publisher producing scripture commentary and theological scholarship for a faith-engaged scholarly audience.
• Hendrickson Publishers: Independent publisher specializing in biblical studies, theological works, and religious reference; comparable as a focused religious-academic publisher producing commentary and scholarly works for faith-engaged readers and scholars.

Direct peers

• Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship: BYU-affiliated research center publishing scholarship on the Book of Mormon and foundational LDS texts; directly comparable as a BYU-aligned peer producing faith-integrated academic research and publications for the same LDS scholarly audience.
• Church Historian's Press: Official publisher of Joseph Smith Papers Project and other LDS historical scholarship; comparable as a producer of rigorous, peer-reviewed LDS historical and religious scholarship serving scholars, students, and interested members.
• Greg Kofford Books: Independent academic press specializing in Mormon Studies scholarship and philosophy; comparable as a small specialist publisher of peer-reviewed LDS academic books serving scholars and intellectually engaged Latter-day Saint readers.
• Interpreter Foundation: Publishes the Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, a peer-reviewed academic journal directly comparable to BYU Studies in audience (LDS scholars), editorial scope (LDS theology and history), and product format (open-access digital journal).

Broad incumbents

• Deseret Book: Largest retailer and publisher of LDS books; comparable as a broader incumbent in LDS publishing that distributes BYU Studies titles while also publishing its own trade titles, scripture study aids, and religious nonfiction.
• Oxford University Press: Major academic publisher producing peer-reviewed monographs and journals across humanities and religion; comparable as a broad incumbent that publishes the kind of peer-reviewed religious-studies scholarship BYU Studies produces, though across all faiths.
• Brill Publishers: International academic publisher with strong lists in religious studies, biblical scholarship, and humanities journals; comparable as a broad incumbent producing peer-reviewed scholarship in theology and religious history.
• Cambridge University Press: University press producing peer-reviewed academic journals and books across religious studies and humanities; comparable as a broad incumbent that publishes academic theology and scripture scholarship at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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