NS OF BAHA'I SCHOLARSHIP
2.1 Promotion of Human Welfare
From the Writings of Baha'u'llah
21: "The Great Being saith: The learned of the day must direct
the people to..."
22: "True learning is that which is conducive to the well-being
of the world, not..."
From the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha
23: "The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of
education...."
From a Letter Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
24: "The news of the co-operation of the Baha'i young men and
women in..."
From a Letter of the Universal House of Justice
25: "The further emergence of the Faith from obscurity is
reflected in distinctive..."
2.2 Defence of the Faith
From the Writings of Baha'u'llah
26: "If any man were to arise to defend, in his writings, the
Cause of God against..."
From the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha
27: "The second of these spiritual standards which apply to the
possessor of..."
From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
28: "Shoghi Effendi was delighted to hear of your conversation
with Sir ......."
29: "There is an answer in the teachings for everything;
unfortunately the..."
2.3 Expansion and Consolidation of the Baha'i Community
From the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha
30: "Pure souls, such as Mirza Abu'l-Fadl, upon him be the Glory
of God,..."
From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
31: "We had heard through various channels the wonderful way your
children had..."
32: "The university training which you are receiving at present
will be of immense..."
33: "Young men and women in the Faith must be deep and thoughtful
scholars of its..."
34: "If the Baha'is want to be really effective in teaching the
Cause they need to..."
From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice
35: "The Universal House of Justice ... regards Baha'i
scholarship as of..."
2.4 Contribution to Scholarly Development
From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
36: "He was very happy to hear from you, and to see with what
keen appreciation..."
37: "Regarding the advice you requested from him concerning what
studies you..."
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