Distance Education Course on
The Kitáb-i-Iqán 
(The Book of Certitude)

Introduction
The Kitáb-i-Iqán (Book of Certitude) was revealed within the space of two days and two nights, in the last years of Bahá'u'lláh’s stay in Baghdad (1278 A.H.-1862 A.D.). It was written in reply to the questions addressed to Bahá'u'lláh  by the Material uncle of the Báb, Haji Mirza Siyyid Muhammad.
According to Shoghi Effendi in God Passes By, this Book set “forth in outline the Grand Redemptive Scheme of God” and it “occupies a position unparalleled by any work in the entire range of the Bahá’í literature, except the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Bahá'u'lláh’s Most Holy Book”
Yerrinbool Bahá’í Centre of Learning is offering a systematic study of the book as a distance education program with well developed study guides and supplementary readings.

Objectives of the Course
The primary aim of the course is provide a guide to the systematic study of the book with the view to make the students familiar with its contents and draw out some of its important themes in relation to fundamental tenets of the Faith, and to teaching.
By the completion of the course, students will

  • Appreciate the importance of the Kitáb-i-Iqán in you understanding the spirit and tenets of the Faith.
  • Develop an interest in the study of Kitáb-i-Iqán so that you become absorbed in it.
  • Become competent and useful teachers.
  • To develop a love for service and promulgation of the Faith
  • Master its content and develop our ability to explain it to others.
Course Structure
The course is designed for two year of study. The students are expected to spend at least three hours a week on the course in order to satisfy all the requirements. The course is delivered as a distance education program. The Centre provides a full study plan and a mentor for each student. The mentors will be in contact with the students and assist them in their work. The students are expected to complete the assignments given in the distance learning material and return them by a due date. The assignments are read and assessed by the mentors and returned to students.
The study guide has been developed by Dr Katty Hassall. Dr Hassall is one of the faculty members of the Three Year Certificate Program and has been teaching the Kitáb-i-Iqán in this course for the last three years.

Course Fee

Applicants from Australia $A150
Applicants from overseas $A200

Group Fee

It is possible to study the course in a group. The size of the group should not exceed 5 people including the group coordinator. The fees for group enrolment is $A140 from Australia and $A180 from overseas per group member.

Intakes
The course is now offered all year round and you can start the course any time.
You can apply for the course online or off-line. When applying off-line, you need to print the application form, fill it up and send it to the Programs Administrator by mail or fax. If you pay your fee by a cheque, it needs to be in Australian Dollars and payable to Yerrinbool  Bahá’í Centre of Learning. To enroll online, fill out the online application form. Both forms can be accessed via the YBCL Enrollment Home.