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WILMETTE INSTITUTE CATALOGUE

This formatted online catalogue is the 2000 edition;

click here for the 2001 Distance-Learning Course catalogue or
click here for the 2001 Spiritual Foundations catalogue


Table of Contents 2000 catalogue

    
    The Institute
    Introduction 
    Mission Statement of the Wilmette Institute 
    Wilmette Institute Administrative Structure 
    Wilmette Institute Logo 
    Wilmette Institute Seal 
    The Lamp and WiNews 
    The Website 
    The Automated, 24-hour Phone Line 
    
    The Courses
    The Spiritual Foundations for a Global Civilization Program 
          Overview of the Four-Year Program 
                Mission Statement 
                Curriculum 
                Policies about Incomplete Work 
                Fees 
                Schedule for the Spiritual Foundations Program, 1999-2000 
          Subjects Covered in the Spiritual Foundations Program  
                   Module A: World Religions, Philosophy, and Bahá'í Theology 
                   Module B: Development of the Individual and Creation of Strong
                       Bahá'í Marriages and Families 
                   Module C: Concepts of Community and Governance 
                   Module D: Carrying Forward an Ever-Advancing Civilization 
                   Module E: Bahá'í History 
                   Module F: Bahá'í Scripture 
                   Module G: Skills Development 
                   Module H: Teaching the Faith 
                Service to Others 
                Community Life  
         The Summer Residential Aspect
              Kendall College
              Weather
              What to Bring With You
              Dress Code
              Behavioral Expectations
              Dormitory Supervision
              Safety
              Children and Spouses
              Getting to Kendall College
              Map of Chicago
              Map of Evanston
              The House of Worship
                   Dawn Prayers
                   Worship at Other Times
                   Guiding
                   Bookstore
              Extracurricular Activities
                   Dawn Prayers
                   Evening Programs and Prayers
                   Field Trips
                   Weekly Community Gathering ("Feast")
                   The Inaugural Dinner
                   The Farewell Dinner
              Home Study
                   Conference Calls
                   Global Listserver
                   Getting Help
                   Mentors
              The Student Council 
              University Credit for Your Work 
    General Studies in the Bahá'í Faith 
              Distance Learning Courses 
                   Learning Environment
                   Homework Assignments
                   Use of the Worldwide Web
                   Collaboration with Fellow Students
                   Refund Policies
                   Types of Faculty
                   Learning Projects: Summary of Types
              The World Religions: An Integrated Approach
              Studying Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation
              Exploring the Ministry, Writings, and Talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
              Exploring the Ministry and Writings of Shoghi Effendi
              An Evolving Community: The History and Development of the Bahá'í Faith
              Exploring the Bahá'í Teachings
          Minicourses
          Intensive Persian Language Course
    Wilmette Institute Faculty
              Faculty Biographies
    Financial Aid
    Wilmette Institute Endowments
    Course Schedule, 2000-2001 (see the calendar)
    Addresses and Other Important Information