Scholarly study of the Baha'i Faith and of the application of Baha'i principles to current challenges is a rich and continually growing field of endeavor. For Baha'is, scholarship is a lifelong effort animated by the spirit of inquiry into the limitless meaning of Baha'u'llah's teachings.
 
Baha'i scholarship is characterized by the welcome it offers to all who wish to be involved in it, each in his or her own way, by mutual encouragement and cooperation among its participants, and by the respect accorded to distinguished accomplishment and outstanding achievement.
 
Association for Baha'i Studies
The Association for Baha'i Studies promotes the development and dissemination of scholarship on the Baha'i Faith in North America. The Association is a cooperative effort of the National Spiritual Assemblies of Canada, the United States and Alaska, serving under the supervision of the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada.
 
 
Baha'i Chair for World Peace
The Baha'i Chair for World Peace was established in 1993 at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management at the University of Maryland, College Park, to share the experience of the Baha'i world community in building a global society.
 
 
The Irfan Colloquia
Irfán Colloquia started in 1993 and have continued to be held annually in North America and Europe. `Irfán activities aim at fostering systematic studies of the scriptures of the world's religions from the Bahá'í perspective and promoting scholarly studies in the sacred writings, verities, and fundamental principles of the belief system of the Bahá'í Faith.
 
 
National Baha'i Archives
The archives provide research and reference services to Baha'i institutions and to scholars and historians researching Baha'i history, as well as to individuals who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Baha'i Faith.
 
 
North American Baha'i Conference on Law
The North American Baha’i Conferences on Law seek to promote new ideas for addressing global problems, with the hope of promoting unity and global justice, while maintaining and respecting a diversity of views, cultures, and beliefs. This goal is inspired by the view that all humankind is one, and all religions and faith traditions are ultimately united, as diverse reflections of one truth. Prior conferences have been held at Columbia Law School, the University of California - Berkeley Law School, and the University of Toronto School of Law.