U.S. National Bahai Education Web site

Course Offerings

The Bahá’í community offers a systematic process for the study of the Faith and the incorporation of its principles into one’s everyday life. The course books, produced by the Ruhi Institute, each focus on a difference aspect of the Faith and corresponding skills to be developed. These courses are open to any one interested in learning more about the Faith and are given in an informal “study circle” method. Study circles are regular gatherings of people interested in an in-depth and systematic study of the Baha'i Writings. Rather than a teacher educating a group of students, a facilitator guides the attendees through the course books, encouraging the individual on their own path of discovery. To locate a study circle in your area visit http://www.bahai.us/node/60.

• Main Sequence of Courses — Training Institute Materials (http://www.palabrapublications.info/books/train.html#ruhi1en)

Ruhi Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit.
Is centered around understanding the Bahá'í Writings, prayer, and life
and death.

Ruhi Book 2: Arising to Serve.
This book prepares new teachers to take their first steps in the arena of service.

Ruhi Book 3:
Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1.
This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.

Ruhi Book 3a:
Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 2.
This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.

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Soon

Ruhi Book 4:
The Twin Manifestations.
Presents Bahá'í history and preparation
to share it
with others.

Ruhi Book 5:
Releasing the Powers of Jr. Youth.

Ruhi Book 6:
Teaching the Cause.
This book is designed to train effective teachers. Explores the spiritual dimensions of teaching, the qualities and attitudes of the teacher, and examines how to teach.

Ruhi Book 7:
Walking Together on a Path of Service.
The main sequence of courses(Book 1-6) offered by the Ruhi Institute is designed to impart to the participants the knowledge, qualities and skills that would enable them to serve as tutors.

• Branch Courses
(http://www.core-curriculum.org/teachertraining.html)

These courses are offered as specialized courses for those interested in further study and skill development.

Training for Teachers of Children and Junior Youth

The initial 32-hour training program includes:
• Module One: The Bahá'í Teacher — Station, Role, Qualities and Preparation
• Module Two: The Spiritual Reality of the Child
• Module Three: Teaching with Core Curriculum Materials
• Module Four: Beyond the Classroom — The Child Development Centered Community

Teacher Development Workshops provide ongoing support for new and veteran teachers.

Each approximately three hours in length, workshop topics include:

• Personal Development Planning
• Outreach and Inclusion
• Attending to Capacity, Capability, Interests, and Special Needs
• Planning Lessons to Meet Student Needs
• Implementing the Full Scope of the Curriculum
• Setting Classroom Standards
• Classroom Management
• Music as an Instrument of Teaching
• Storytelling and Spiritual Education
• Using Science and Nature for Spiritual Education

Course Offerings

• Main Sequence of Courses — Training Institute Materials (http://www.palabrapublications.info/books/train.html#ruhi1en)

Ruhi Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit. Is centered around understanding the Bahá'í Writings, prayer, and life and death.

Ruhi Book 2: Arising to Serve. This book prepares new teachers to take their first steps in the arena of service.

Ruhi Book 3: Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1. This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.

Ruhi Book 3a: Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 2. This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.

Ruhi Book 4: The Twin Manifestations.Presents Bahá'í history and preparation to share it with others.

Ruhi Book 5:Releasing the Powers of Jr. Youth.

Ruhi Book 6: Teaching the Cause. This book is designed to train effective teachers. Explores the spiritual dimensions of teaching, the qualities and attitudes of the teacher, and examines how to teach.

Ruhi Book 7:Walking Together on a Path of Service. The main sequence of courses(Book 1-6) offered by the Ruhi Institute is designed to impart to the participants the knowledge, qualities and skills that would enable them to serve as tutors.

• Branch Courses (http://www.core-curriculum.org/teachertraining.html)