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Study Circles
So what is a study circle anyway?
The study circle is an element of a distance learning system under the direction
of a training institute. Materials that are covered in study circles are the
sequence of courses as defined by the training institute. Currently, the study
circles in the Arlington area are using a sequence of courses designed by
the Ruhi Institute. (These courses are shown below)
Facilitated by a trained person acting as tutor, the study circle has three
important parts: study, fellowship, and service. The study circle is action
oriented and open to all.
Most study circles have an initial meeting where it is decided where, when
and how often to meet. There are no strict rules dictating these things, it
is left entirely up to the participants and what they feel would be best given
their individual schedules.
Study circles vary in size, some small ones of just two or three people, some
weekend 'intensive' courses of 25 or so, but most average 5 to 7 participants.
What courses are available in Arlington?
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Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
(Ruhi Book 1)
Collected in one volume are the three basic spiritual foundation
courses of the Ruhi Institute. Chapters include, Understanding Bahá'í
Writings, Prayer, and Life After Death. This material is appropriate
for pre-youth, youth and adults for purposes of teaching the Faith,
teaching children's classes, and other activities. |
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Arising to Serve (Ruhi Book 2)
Book 2 is particularly concerned with the skills and abilities needed
for specific acts of service. |
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Teaching Children's Classes Grade
1 (Ruhi Book 3)
Ruhi Book 3 focuses on teaching children's classes, including lessons
for children and continuing education materials for facilitators of
classes. |
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Twin Manifestations (Ruhi Book 4)
Ruhi Book 4 deals with the Twin Manifestations of Bahá'u'lláh
and The Báb, explaining Their lives, stations and teachings.
Lessons are suitable for adaptation for a wide range of age groups. |
![Ruhi Book Five]() |
Teaching Children's Classes Grade
2 (Ruhi Book 5)
Book 5 is the second in a series of the Ruhi Books about the spiritual
education of children and youth, and in some ways, is a continuation
of Book 3. There are 30 lessons: first 15 focus on spiritual qualities,
second 15 are more challenging and evolve around a theme related to
The Báb or Bahá'u'lláh |
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Teaching the Cause (Ruhi Book 6)
Effective teaching involves both "being" and "doing." That is, attention
to one's inner condition as well as constant activity. Ruhi Book 6
looks deeper into teaching the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh. |
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Walking together on a path of service
(Ruhi Book 7)
Book 7 of the Ruhi Institute represents something of a culmination
of the preceding 6, as its purpose is imparting participants with
the knowledge, qualities and skills that would enable them to serve
as tutors in introducing these books to others. |
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Bahá'u'lláh, Gleanings from the
Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, p. 156-157 |
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'Abdu'l-Bahá, Some Answered Questions,
p. 8-9 |
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Ruhi book pictures and descriptions from www.bahaibookstore.com |
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