Applications now open: Social Transformation Certificate Program--deadline 8 January, 2024

Courses for University Credit

Coming soon: courses in Bahá’í Studies and Social Transformation, in partnership with institutions of higher education.

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By the End of the Course You’ll Be Able to…

INVESTIGATE

Independently investigate reality to discern fact from conjecture.

ANALYZE

Analyze complex and interrelated global problems through critical systems thinking.

APPLY

Apply knowledge, insights and skills for the common good.

EXAMINE

Examine the root causes of global issues from a Bahá'í perspective, and explore the prerequisites for building a just and peaceful society.

BUILD COMMUNITY

Apply consultation, action, study, and reflection to community-building through participatory social action and discourse.

ENGAGE

Engage in public discourse, consultation, service-learning, and consciousness-raising in interdisciplinary, interfaith, and intercultural contexts.

Testimonials

There are no words to express the transformation happening within me... I have never participated in higher education courses that actually build my capacity spiritually and intellectually to this degree and cannot wait to take more courses in the future!

Human Prosperity and Sustainable Development
Pilot Certificate Student, Summer 2023

The workload was reasonable, there were a variety of learning modes (videos, podcasts, readings, discussions). We received the assignment guide at the beginning of the course, and it was very detailed.

Human Prosperity and Sustainable Development
Pilot Certificate Student, Summer 2023

I feel so fortunate to take part in this course and the Wilmette Institute as I feel I build my capacity to learn and engage in discourse in ways that are meaningful to my community.

Transforming Education: Knowing, Learning, and Being
Feedback from Summer, 2023 course participant
Fees & Tuition Support for Extension Courses
Fees & Tuition Support for Extension Courses
Fees & Tuition Support for Extension Courses

Extension course fees for 2024 start at $50 (for students with student ID). See details on “Fees and Tuition Support for Extension Courses” page

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