Baha’i Education

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A Baha’i religious education system where students learn about Baha’i teachings, beliefs, and practices.

The Baha’i Faith: An introduction to the Baha’i Faith, its history, beliefs, and principles.
Baha’i Scriptures: An overview of the major writings of Baha’u’llah and the Bab, including the Kitab-i-Iqan, the Hidden Words, and the Epistle to the Son of the Wolf.
Principles of Baha’i Education: An exploration of the core principles that underlie Baha’i education, including the importance of universal education, the empowerment of women and girls, and the cultivation of spiritual qualities.
Pedagogy: A discussion of the principles and practices of Baha’i pedagogy, including active learning, reflection, and consultation.
The Role of Teachers: An examination of the role of teachers in Baha’i education, including their responsibilities, qualifications, and the importance of the teacher-student relationship.
Curriculum Development: An overview of the process of curriculum development in Baha’i education, including the importance of local context and community needs.
Creative Expression: An exploration of the role of creative expression in Baha’i education, including music, drama, and the arts.
Service Learning: An examination of the role of service learning in Baha’i education, including its connection to social action and community building.
Interfaith Dialogue: An exploration of the Baha’i approach to interfaith dialogue and the importance of promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
Spiritual Development: A discussion of the role of spiritual development in Baha’i education, including the cultivation of virtues and the importance of prayer and meditation.
Social Justice: An overview of Baha’i teachings on social justice and the role of education in promoting equality, justice, and unity.
Sustainable Development: An examination of the Baha’i approach to sustainable development and the importance of responsible stewardship of the environment.
Human Rights: A discussion of the Baha’i perspective on human rights and the importance of promoting human dignity and social justice.
Community Building: An exploration of the role of education in community building and the importance of building and sustaining healthy, vibrant communities.
Consultation: An examination of the Baha’i principle of consultation and its role in education, including the importance of respectful dialogue and the pursuit of truth.
Children's Classes: These classes are designed for children aged 5-11 years and aim to teach them about the Baha'i Faith's spiritual and moral teachings through stories, arts, crafts, and games.
Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program: It is a programme established to empower junior youth between the ages of 12 to 15 years to navigate through social challenges, to be service-minded, to prepare them for their futures, and enhance their spiritual perception.
Study Circles: These are courses designed to help adults learn about the Baha'i Faith's teachings, principles, and history. The courses involve participants reading and discussing texts, and learning how to apply these teachings in their daily lives.
Intensive Courses: Intensive courses offer a more in-depth study of the Baha'i Faith. These courses are usually held on weekends or during vacations and provide an opportunity for individuals to dedicate a significant amount of time to deepening their knowledge and understanding of the faith.
Devotional Gatherings: Devotional gatherings are community gatherings where Baha'is and their friends come together to pray, read and meditate on sacred writings. These gatherings are open to all, regardless of their faith or spiritual beliefs.
Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity: The program is designed for the study of critical issues of around the world to effect positive change. Education is based on scientific, ethical, and universal principles.
Ruhi Institute: The Ruhi Institute is an organization that provides education programs designed to teach Baha'i Faith followers its fundamental teaching and increasing their knowledge of the subject.
Online Resources: The Baha'i Faith provides a tonne of online resources in the form of webinars, videos, courses and articles that individuals can access related to the religion.