| Author |
Universal House of Justice |
| Contributor |
Bahá'u'lláh, 1817-1892 |
| Contributor |
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, 1844-1921 |
| Contributor |
Shoghi, Effendi, 1897-1957 |
| Title |
A Compilation on Bahá'í Education
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"A Compilation on Bahá'í Education" by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice is a collection of teachings and instructions regarding the principles and practices of education within the Bahá'í Faith, written in the early 21st century. This compilation emphasizes the importance of education as a means to develop both the spiritual and material aspects of human life. It addresses the roles and responsibilities of parents, teachers, and community members in fostering a well-rounded, character-based education rooted in Bahá'í principles. The opening portion of the text highlights the foundational beliefs regarding education as articulated by Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá, outlining that the ultimate goal of education is to instill a sense of spirituality and moral character in children. It discusses various aspects of education, including the necessity for both religious instruction and practical skills, and emphasizes the duty of parents and educators to cultivate virtues in children from a young age. The section sets the stage for a structured educational approach that combines spiritual teachings with academic knowledge, intending to raise a generation equipped both for personal growth and societal service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
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| Subject |
Bahai Faith
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| Subject |
Bahai education of children
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19253 |
| Release Date |
Sep 15, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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