Antipodean Bahá’í Studies

1. May 24-27, 2007, Bosch Baha’i School The Irfan Colloquium will be conducting a weekend program simultaneously in English and Persian, in two separate halls, at Bosch Baha’i School in Santa Cruz, California, from the evening of Thursday 24 May to after lunch on Sunday 27 May 2007. The program offers a series of presentations on scholarly studies in fundamental principles of the Baha’i belief system; Writings of the Central Figures of the Baha’i Faith; and Interface of the Baha’i Faith and current trends in the world. It provides a unique opportunity to meet and associate with Baha’i scholars and plan collaboration in the Baha’i studies. Participants receive a free set of the Irfan publications.For more information, including the provisional program and speakers, please see the following website: http://irfancolloquia.org/74/info

2. July 6-9, 2007, Centre for Baha’i Studies, Acuto, Italy You are cordially invited to attend the Irfan Colloquium from the evening of Friday 6 July to the evening of Monday 9 July, 2007. The program includes presentations and discussion on scholarly studies in fundamental principles of the Baha’i belief system, Writings of the Central Figures of the Baha’i Faith, and the interface of the Baha’i Faith and current intellectual and religious trends in the world. In addition to enjoying a retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Acuto you will have a unique opportunity to meet and associate with scholars and plan collaborations in Baha’i studies. Participants receive a free copy of The Lights of Irfan. For more information, including provisional program, registration and transportation details, please see the following website: http://irfancolloquia.org/76/info