Foundations of the Bahá'í Faith
An accessible introduction to the central figures, history, and core teachings, with primary source readings throughout.
Courses
From accessible introductions to advanced scholarly seminars — structured learning for every stage of your Bahá'í studies journey. New cohorts forming continuously.
An accessible introduction to the central figures, history, and core teachings, with primary source readings throughout.
Close reading of Bahá'u'lláh's Hidden Words alongside classical and contemporary Irfán commentary.
Survey of mystical motifs across Bahá'u'lláh's major works, with roots in Sufi and Islamic philosophical traditions.
Narrative history from the Bāb's declaration in 1844 through Shoghi Effendi's passing, with primary sources.
Systematic study of the Íqán's theology and hermeneutics, including its Quranic and Islamic philosophical context.
Explores knowledge, rationality, and mysticism in Bahá'í writings, drawing on Western and Islamic traditions.
Theological and historical study of the Bahá'í Covenant, its crises, and the development of its institutions.
How Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi engage with Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Eastern traditions.
Equality, justice, peace, and unity as articulated across Bahá'í writings — from principle to practice.
Scholarly methodology for Bahá'í studies: textual analysis, historical criticism, transliteration conventions, citations.
Introductory Persian language with focus on the vocabulary and grammar used in Bahá'í scripture and scholarship.
Training for those who wish to lead Irfán Colloquia study circles. Pedagogy, facilitation techniques, resource selection.