Relationships, Marriage, Parenting and Family

Chair: Susanne M. Alexander
Email: smalexander@wilmetteinstitute.org

For further information:
Relationships and Marriage Section
Parenting and Family Section

New: Course Catalog (updates automatically – report errors to wi@usbnc.org)

24/7/365 Courses

New: Anonymous registration is available for selected courses (identified with an asterisk and red course ID#). To register anonymously, carefully follow the instructions on the registration pages. If you have questions about the process, email the Registrar: learn@wilmetteinstitute.org.

If you are joining us and are in a challenged marriage, please know that we will not ask you to post anything personal or difficult on a public discussion forum. All participants have a faculty-mentor who is available by private email to discuss the application of the course materials to your life. We do not do counseling with participants; however, we are often able to suggest helpful resources and accompany you as needed toward creating a better situation. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Susanne M. Alexander, Department Chair, smalexander@wilmetteinstitute.org.

2020 Courses

Winter 2020 Courses

New: *MF035 Strengthening Married Individuals
01/06/20 to 02/16/20

MF057 Communication Skills for Spiritually Minded Families
01/20/20 to 03/08/20

New: *MF036 Re-Connecting As Marriage Partners
03/09/20 to 04/19/20

MF060 Fostering a Bahá’í Identity in Families
03/30/20 to 05/24/20

WI Live: Foundations for Relationships
For individuals aged 18-30 (couples in the early stage of a relationship are welcome too)
03/30/20 to 05/10/20

Spring 2020 Courses

MF010 Creating Unity with Friendship, Fun, Social Vitality, & Laughter
05/25/20 to 07/12/20

Summer 2020 Courses

New: *MF037 Navigating Our Differences in Marriage
07/27/20 to 09/06/20

MF070 Embracing a Spiritual Identity of Motherhood
08/31/20 to 10/11/20

Fall 2020 Courses

New: *MF040 Utilizing Consultation in Marriage and Family
09/14/20 to 10/25/20

MF056 Helping Families Navigate Media and Screen Time
10/19/20 to 11/22/20

New: *MF038 Spiritualizing Your Money in Marriage
11/16/20 to 12/27/20

New: MF080 Raising Spiritual Families
11/23/20 to 01/03/21