Baha'i study circles

What are study circles?
Study circles are informal gatherings held in a local home. Bahá’í study circles are formed to engage in a study of the series of courses published by the Ruhi Institute. We invite those who would like to know more of the spiritual teaching of the Bahá’í Faith to join these study circles. There is no obligation nor is there any charge other than a nominal fee for the books. There are currently six books used in this series of courses. Each of the books deals with one or more themes from the Bahá’í writings. During the course of the study circle, participants will be able to read and reflect on the writings from the major figures of the Bahá’í Faith: the Bab, Bahá’u’lláh, and Abdu’l-Baha. Participants have the opportunity to discuss these themes lead by co-tutors who have completed the sequence of Ruhi books. As the books build upon one another, it is highly recommended that the books be taken in order beginning with Book One (Reflections on the Life of the Spirit). More information about Bahá'í study circles is also available on Wikipedia To request information about joining a Bahá'í study circle in the Portsmouth, NH area, call (603) 433-5528 or e-mail info@portsmouth.nh.us.bahai.org The books of the Ruhi sequence of courses and a brief description of each are as follows: Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit; understanding the nature of the Bahá’í Writings, the power of prayer, and the life of the soul. Book 2: Arising to serve; reflecting on the major principles of the Bahá’í Faith Book 3: Teaching Children’s Classes, grade 1; the importance of education within the Bahá’í teachings and in particular the importance of early childhood education, focused on teaching young children aged 5 to 6 Book 4: The Twin Manifestations; exploring the life of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh based on their own writings as well as events contemporaneous with their lives Book 6: Teaching the Cause; a more in depth reading of the principles of the Bahá’í Faith Book 7: Walking Together on a Path of Service; a summation of the previous books and an introduction to serving as a facilitator of Bahá’í study circles
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What are study circles?

Study circles are informal gatherings held in a local home. Bahá’í study circles are formed to engage in a study of the series of courses published by the Ruhi Institute. We invite those who would like to know more of the spiritual teaching of the Bahá’í Faith to join these study circles. There is no obligation nor is there any charge other than a nominal fee for the books. There are currently six books used in this series of courses. Each of the books deals with one or more themes from the Bahá’í writings. During the course of the study circle, participants will be able to read and reflect on the writings from the major figures of the Bahá’í Faith: the Bab, Bahá’u’lláh, and Abdu’l-Baha. Participants have the opportunity to discuss these themes lead by co-tutors who have completed the sequence of Ruhi books. As the books build upon one another, it is highly recommended that the books be taken in order beginning with Book One (Reflections on the Life of the Spirit).

More information about Bahá'í study circles is also available on Wikipedia

To request information about joining a Bahá'í study circle in the Portsmouth, NH area, call (603) 433-5528 or e-mail info@portsmouth.nh.us.bahai.org

The books of the Ruhi sequence of courses and a brief description of each are as follows:

Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit; understanding the nature of the Bahá’í Writings, the power of prayer, and the life of the soul.
Book 2: Arising to serve; reflecting on the major principles of the Bahá’í Faith
Book 3: Teaching Children’s Classes, grade 1; the importance of education within the Bahá’í teachings and in particular the importance of early childhood education, focused on teaching young children aged 5 to 6
Book 4: The Twin Manifestations; exploring the life of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh based on their own writings as well as events contemporaneous with their lives
Book 6: Teaching the Cause; a more in depth reading of the principles of the Bahá’í Faith
Book 7: Walking Together on a Path of Service; a summation of the previous books and an introduction to serving as a facilitator of Bahá’í study circles

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