Participants are initially divided into smaller groups and provided with quotes from the Writings as well as some questions to stimulate discussion and exploration of the issues involved. A distinction is made between Baha’i studies and Baha’i scholarship – the former being open to participation by non-Baha’is. The perspectives from which these friends of the Faith will approach their tasks will enrich the understanding of the Baha’is. Baha’i scholarship, on the other hand, is limited to Baha’is since it requires a firm belief in Baha’u’llah and involvement in His Teachings. Participants are reminded about the progressive unfoldment of the Revelation of Baha’u’llah and the need to strive to understand the Teachings of the Faith and the spirit behind them. Furthermore, explanations provided concerning the distinctions between the Verses of God and their interpretations by ‘Abdu’l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi, and the elucidations (not interpretations) provided by the House of Justice. Paul Lample also emphasizes the fact that the Teachings of the Faith remind us all that Baha’i scholarship is open to all Baha’is, young and old, regardless of our academic training.