This weekend course is designed so that participants can develop:

• A deeper love for Jesus Christ, and understanding of His life and teachings.
• A basic knowledge of the Bible, its structure, how it was written and how it is regarded by scholars and in the Bahá’í Writings.
• A simple understanding of fundamental Christian beliefs, and Bahá’í perspectives on those beliefs, including a brief introduction to prophecy.
• Awareness of major divisions of Christianity (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant), the liberal/conservative divide, and some burning issues affecting Christians in Australia today.
• Skills and attitudes for constructive engagement with any kind of Christian, with emphasis on: responding to common objections to the Bahá’í Faith; dialogue; listening; teaching; addressing fears and working together with other Faith groups.
• A good understanding of certain “exclusivist” Bible texts that Christians often use to dismiss or attack the claims of Bahá’u’lláh.
• Familiarity with some key concepts in the Message to the World’s Religious Leaders and One Common Faith.
• A change in mindset that gives confidence in talking to Christians and building spiritual relationships in most circumstances, including Bahá’í Intensive Programs of Growth and in connection with the core activities of the Faith.