The Wilmette Institute is pleased to offer its course on the Ministry of Shoghi Effendi (1897-1957), again. Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith from 1921 until his passing, Shoghi Effendi devoted much of his early ministry to construction of the administrative order defined in `Abdu'l-Bahá's Will and Testament, then used it as an instrument for carrying out the vast spread of the Bahá'í Faith called for by `Abdu'l- Bahá in the Tablets of the Divine Plan. Throughout his ministry Shoghi Effendi worked tirelessly to translate the writings of Bahá'u'lláh into English and to pen hundreds of epistles clarifying basic Bahá'í teachings. His devotion, self-sacrifice, and suffering are an inspiration to Bahá'ís of all generations.
The beginning of a new plan is an ideal time to study him, for he set the pattern of our plans. The Wilmette Institute's course will use a unique collection of published biographies, articles, and commentaries, assembling them together in a systematic framework for the learner who wishes to understand the Guardian in depth. The course will be taught by Peter Terry, Zaid Lundberg, and Duane Troxel. It starts November 15--a week from now--and last three months. It is taught completely via the Worldwide Web, with all readings and the discussion Forum available in a few clicks. The cost is $150 for an individual, but ample scholarships and discounts are available; just email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Group registrations are $300. Anyone can start a group, pay for it, and recoup the fee from those who join the group. Everyone in the group is assigned the same mentor, so he or she can call the group at their convenience. Plan to take the course in order to give presentations about the Guardian to study classes, deepenings, children's classes, firesides, and other gatherings. Your mentor will be ready to advise and assist you. Please share this news with others in the next few days. For more information, go to http://wilmetteinstitute.us.bahai.org or call us toll-free at 877-wilmette (945-6388). The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity named above. The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please immediately notify JCCC by email reply and immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments thereto. Thank you. __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com Unsubscribe: send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: send subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=bahai-st Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu:8080/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu
