34: “If the Bahá’ís want to be really effective in teaching the Cause they need to...” From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice 35: “The Universal House of Justice ... regards Bahá’í scholarship as of...” 2.4 Contribution to Scholarly Development From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi 36: “He was very happy to hear from you, and to see with what keen appreciation...” 37: “Regarding the advice you requested from him concerning what studies you...” From Letters Written by or on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice 38: “You are already a qualified practitioner in your field, and no doubt you...” 39: “As the Bahá’í community grows it will acquire experts in numerous fields...” 40: “Indeed, let them [the Bahá’í youth] welcome with confidence the challenges...” 41: “The House of Justice recognizes that the questions you raise, concerning...” 3. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES 3.1 Spiritual Foundation From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh 42: “Therefore, hath it been said: “Knowledge is a light which God casteth into...” 43: “We have decreed, O people, that the highest and last end of all learning...” From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 44: “Although to acquire the sciences and arts is the greatest glory of...” 45: “And every branch of learning, conjoined with the love of God, is approved...” 46: “Scientific knowledge is the highest attainment upon the human plane,...” From a Letter Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi 47: “Between the truth which comes from God through His Prophets, and the...” From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice 48: “Just as there is a fundamental difference between divine Revelation itself...” 49: “The combination of absolute loyalty to the Manifestation of God and...” 50: “The House of Justice suggests that the issues raised in your letter...” 3.2 “Useful” Sciences From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh 51: “It is permissible to study sciences and arts, but such sciences as are...” From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 52: “The individual should, prior to engaging in the study of any subject, ask...” From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi 53: “The choice you have made for your course of study is surely most...” 54: “Philosophy, as you will study it and later teach it, is certainly not...” From a Letter Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice 55: “In response to your letter of ... in which you seek guidance on the...” 3.3 Attitudes of the Scholar