An institute of religion is a local organization that provides religious education for young adults who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with those of other religions also welcome to participate. Local institutes may function in church meetinghouses, but many also have a stand-alone building situated adjacent to colleges or universities. Institutes of religion are managed by the Church Educational System, which also operates the church's seminary program and higher education institutions, including Brigham Young University (BYU).