John Hilton

John Hilton III has been a contributor at Scripture Central since 2020. Professionally, he serves as a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He holds a master’s degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from BYU, both in Education. A prolific author, John has published several books, including Considering the Cross and Voices in the Book of Mormon, and authored the online video course “The Book of Mormon: A Master Class.”
John and his wife, Lani, are the parents of six children. Their family has lived in diverse locations, including Boise, Boston, Miami, Mexico, Jerusalem, and China. In his spare time, John enjoys doing humanitarian work, snowboarding, and practicing magic tricks. He has a deep love for teaching and helping others connect with the scriptures.

John Hilton
John Hilton III has been a contributor at Scripture Central since 2020. Professionally, he serves as a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He holds a master’s degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from BYU, both in Education. A prolific author, John has published several books, including Considering the Cross and Voices in the Book of Mormon, and authored the online video course “The Book of Mormon: A Master Class.”
John and his wife, Lani, are the parents of six children. Their family has lived in diverse locations, including Boise, Boston, Miami, Mexico, Jerusalem, and China. In his spare time, John enjoys doing humanitarian work, snowboarding, and practicing magic tricks. He has a deep love for teaching and helping others connect with the scriptures.