September 2023
A monthly electronic Newsletter
News, Web Talks, live events, upcoming courses
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Great Webinars and Podcasts
The live web video talks, known as webinars, are free and open to all. Simply click to register or visit our YouTube page to watch the talks in real time. Don't worry if you miss the live broadcast, as the recorded video will be made available on our YouTube account. Additionally, you can enjoy the audio version by accessing our podcast on platforms such as SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
There are no new webinars scheduled for September, but we are cosponsoring the IEF annual conference (see below).
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Student Improves Ability to Read, Reflect, and Share Insights on the Importance of the Arts
Sabina Nagle of Myrtleville, Ireland was amazed and sometimes daunted by the amount of inspirational articles, videos, and reading material that was shared in the course The Baha'i Faith and the Arts. She was so pleased that they will be available for a year so that she can delve into them more deeply. "I have improved my ability to read, reflect, and share insights on the importance of the arts gained not only from the course material but from the many thoughtful and diverse contributions from the team on our course. I feel excited, encouraged, and confirmed about the prospect of developing my art more and using my creative side in service to the Cause."
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Learner Gains New Understanding of Islam
Mai Musta of Toronto, Ontario, says "When I began the course Introduction to Islam, I had little knowledge of the life of Muhammad. The knowledge I’ve gained now helps me to better understand the teachings of Islam. I have a better understanding of how Islam spread, and I recognize the value in the teachings of Islam about the brotherhood of all Muslims."
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Theology Class as Both Heaven and Hell: How Will I Use What I Have Learned Here?
Connie DeMillo of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was surprised by the Baha'i Theology course she took over the summer as part of the certificate in the Baha'i History and Texts program of the Wilmette Institute. She is using skills developed in the course to teach English to a boy from Taiwan and relate more closely to the students in her online drawing class. "This class has made me say “Yeah” to challenges with aging, difficulties and miscommunications, climate change, and all of the other tests thrown my way. I know facing them with God’s presence in my life strengthens me even as my mind and body weaken with age. Luckily for me, the soul is ageless."
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Personal Reflections About Art
Anis Pakrou of Adelaide, South Australia, took the Wilmette Institute's course The Baha'i Faith and the Arts. It stimulated him to write a personal reflection about art and its role in fostering the development of the Baha'i community and its understanding of its teachings.
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Student Learns to Share Transformative Leadership with Friends
Angela Fransson of Brooklyn, WI, has embarked on a journey to become a transformative leader; one who is service-oriented, focused on personal and social transformation, who takes moral responsibility to investigate and apply truth, and seeks to develop capabilities. This involves praying, setting goals, and using the skills at work and at a youth camp hosted in her home.
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2024 Tuition Fee Scheme (Extension Courses Only)
Wilmette Institute tuition fees for extension courses will increase in 2024. We remain committed to providing high quality, affordable online courses, and to offering both full and partial scholarships so that anyone who wants to take our courses can do so. Read on to learn about the new scheme, and let us know what you think!
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Tips for Sustainable Living | |
Engage with One Planet, One Habitation
The Baha'i International Community recently published One Planet, One Habitation, a powerfully written and beautifully illustrated statement about the environment. Read about it and learn how to download it or purchase copies of it.
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September and October Courses | |
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Orientation Course Still Available
The Wilmette Institute's "extension" (non-credit) courses have recently introduced an engaging one-week orientation course called "First Look - A Course on the Wilmette Institute’s Approach to Learning." This orientation aims to familiarize students with Moodle, the Baha'i conceptual framework for action, and the significance of public discourse. By focusing on these vital elements, the orientation course ensures that both the extension courses and students are aligned to apply the course material in support of the Nine Year Plan. We are excited to offer this course to everyone, and it's completely free. The course is designed to be self-guided, allowing participants to proceed at their own pace. To enroll, simply enter the enrollment key: 2023.
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The Wilmette Institute eNewsletter
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The Wilmette Institute eNewsletter is published monthly by the Wilmette Institute, which offers quality online courses on the Baha'i Faith. The Wilmette Institute is committed to engaging a broad and diverse international community of learners in deep study of the Faith and to fostering love for study of the Faith. The Wilmette Institute was established in January 1995 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States.
Information from the eNewsletter may be copied or reproduced, provided that the following credit is given: "Reprinted from the eNewsletter of the Wilmette Institute," followed by the issue's date. Recipients are encouraged to forward the eNewsletter to friends. If you have questions, please email us at learn@wilmetteinstitute.org.
Editor
Robert H. Stockman
Production
Robert H. Stockman
Niki Daniels
Mim Gottschalk
Hasti Khoshnammanesh
Debra Lilly
Mary Morris
Contributors
Connie DeMillo
Angela Fransson
Christine Muller
Mai Musta
Sabina Nagle
Anis Pakrou
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