The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys through Creative Arts Exploration focuses on studying Bahá’u’lláh’s The Seven Valleys and The Four Valleys through creative arts expressions such as drawing, writing, photography, crafts, music, and/or dance: both for those with background in the arts and for those with interest in but little or no experience in this approach. The Seven Valleys focuses on spiritual development and transformation, while The Four Valleys also focuses on the process of spiritual development, but from the perspective of four different approaches to this process: “They that seek to ascend to the heaven of mystic wayfaring are of four kinds only.” Also Included are short articles and videos presenting similar concepts found in diverse cultures.

Each week, the learner will be responsible for reviewing readings and videos and then creating artwork inspired by ideas and images presented, through the process of artistic exploration, rather than through intellectual or academic discussion. At the end of the course participants will be asked to create an artwork or activity that summarizes what they have learned and how this may be applied to other individuals and groups.

Read The Seven Valleys online (link goes to Bahá’í Reference Library)