what are ruhi course

by Burley Cronin 10 min read

Ruhi A steady flow of individuals through the sequence of courses is required if the training institute is to prepare the human resources necessary to respond to the demands of the process of growth at ever-higher levels of complexity.

The goal of the Ruhi Institute courses is to "evoke a transformative learning experience through a learner-centered, experiential, and collaborative approach facilitated by a tutor rather than an instructor, a teacher, or an expert." Academics have identified the practice as an instance of praxeology.

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What is the Ruhi Institute?

You are welcome to contact a Bahá’í community near you, using this list, if you would like to study them in a more formal online group or continue with other books in our main sequence of courses. If unsure about whom to contact, you can write to [email protected] for assistance.

What are the Ruhi Books?

What are the materials prepared by the Ruhi Institute for Baha'i Studies?

How many Ruhi albums have there been?

What is Ruhi in Bahai?

Ruhi is a Persian name that means "spiritual." We (the authors) have been members of the Baha'i Faith for four decades. In that time, we have had opportunities to participate in Baha'i communities in the United States as well as in several African countries.

What is the training institute Bahai?

"The purpose of such training is to endow ever-growing contingents of believers with the spiritual insights, the knowledge, and the skills needed to carry out the many tasks of accelerated expansion and consolidation, including the teaching and deepening of a large number of people -- adults, youth and children."

What is a Baha I study circle?

The courses help participants deepen their knowledge, strengthen spiritual qualities and attitudes, and develop habits that enable them to participate in activities that build stronger communities which reflect the deep compassion, honesty, justice, and love that Baha'is believe God desires for the entire human family.

When did the Ruhi Institute begin?

1964The term was adopted with the beginning of the Nine Year Plan (starting in 1964) designated by the Universal House of Justice, the international governing institution of the Faith.

Embarking on a Path of Service

You are welcome to download here, in any of the languages noted, the latest editions of the first three books in our main sequence of courses. The books are being made available for anyone who wishes to participate in a global conversation taking place in Bahá’í communities everywhere about the betterment of the world.

Available books

You are welcome to download here, in any of the languages noted, the latest editions of the first three books in our main sequence of courses. The books are being made available for anyone who wishes to participate in a global conversation taking place in Bahá’í communities everywhere about the betterment of the world.

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The Ruhi Institute conducts courses and educational programs for diverse age groups, from the tender age of 5 and 6 to adulthood. Provided below is a description of three of its current endeavors, together with a list of the materials used in each one. It should be noted that the lists will continue to undergo chang…
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Main Sequence of Courses, For Those 15 and Older

  • Below are the current titles in the series designed by the Ruhi Institute for youth and adults. The books are intended to be used as the main sequence of courses in a systematic effort to enhance capacity for service. The sequence is conceived in terms of three cycles, each one concerned with the spiritual and moral empowerment of individuals from a particular perspective. Books 1 to 7 …
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Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program

  • Since its inception, the Ruhi Institute has attached special importance to its work with youth aged 12 to 15; specifically, it has sought to understand the dynamics of maintaining small groups in local communities that offer a setting in which young people can discuss ideas and form a strong moral identity. The Institute has found the titles noted below, some of which are develop…
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Bahá’í Children’s Classes For Spiritual Education

  • Lessons for Bahá'í children's classes, beginning with Grade 1 for age 5 or 6, are presented in the context of teacher training. While people everywhere are eager to have their children participate in classes for their spiritual education, experience has shown that the challenge lies in training an adequate number of teachers to meet this demand. The Ruhi Institute is developing a set of cou…
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