Courses

Study at Every Level

From accessible introductions to advanced scholarly seminars — structured learning for every stage of your Bahá'í studies journey. New cohorts forming continuously.

Introductory EN

Foundations of the Bahá'í Faith

An accessible introduction to the central figures, history, and core teachings, with primary source readings throughout.

6 weeks 4 modules Enrolling now
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Bridge EN

The Hidden Words: Scripture & Commentary

Close reading of Bahá'u'lláh's Hidden Words alongside classical and contemporary Irfán commentary.

8 weeks 6 modules Open cohort
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Bridge EN

Mysticism and the Language of the Heart

Survey of mystical motifs across Bahá'u'lláh's major works, with roots in Sufi and Islamic philosophical traditions.

8 weeks 5 modules Open cohort
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Bridge EN

History of the Bábí and Bahá'í Faiths

Narrative history from the Bāb's declaration in 1844 through Shoghi Effendi's passing, with primary sources.

10 weeks 7 modules Open cohort
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Undergraduate EN

Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude

Systematic study of the Íqán's theology and hermeneutics, including its Quranic and Islamic philosophical context.

12 weeks 8 modules Open cohort
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Undergraduate FA

Epistemology in Bahá'í Thought

Explores knowledge, rationality, and mysticism in Bahá'í writings, drawing on Western and Islamic traditions.

12 weeks 8 modules 38%
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Undergraduate EN

The Covenant and Bahá'í Institutions

Theological and historical study of the Bahá'í Covenant, its crises, and the development of its institutions.

10 weeks 7 modules Open cohort
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Bridge EN

World Religions in the Bahá'í Writings

How Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi engage with Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Eastern traditions.

8 weeks 5 modules Enrolling now
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Introductory EN

Social Principles of the Bahá'í Faith

Equality, justice, peace, and unity as articulated across Bahá'í writings — from principle to practice.

6 weeks 4 modules Enrolling now
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Undergraduate EN

Research Methods in Bahá'í Studies

Scholarly methodology for Bahá'í studies: textual analysis, historical criticism, transliteration conventions, citations.

14 weeks 9 modules Open cohort
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Facilitator FA

Persian for Bahá'í Studies

Introductory Persian language with focus on the vocabulary and grammar used in Bahá'í scripture and scholarship.

16 weeks 10 modules Open cohort
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Facilitator EN

Facilitator Training: Study Circle Methods

Training for those who wish to lead Irfán Colloquia study circles. Pedagogy, facilitation techniques, resource selection.

10 weeks 6 modules Enrolling now
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