1. Student's full name: Hoang Thai Phuong 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: August 7, 1997 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 2948/QD/XHNV dated December 28, 2021, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: + Decision No. 5158/QD-XHNV on extending the study time for postgraduate students
7. Thesis Title: Symbols and Symbolic Meanings in the Baha'i Religion
8. Major: Research-Oriented Religious Studies 9. Code: 8229009.01
10. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Nguyen Huu Thu - University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU Hanoi
11. Summary of the thesis results:
This thesis delves into the detailed analysis and presentation of important symbols in the Baha'i religion. Specifically, it focuses on four main symbols: the Greatest Name, the Ringstone, the nine-pointed star, and the Haykal, to understand and clarify the ideological and humanistic meanings these symbols convey.
In analyzing Baha'i symbolism, this thesis briefly presents the history of the Baha'i religion, as well as the development and contributions of the Baha'i community in Vietnam. Furthermore, the thesis offers different perspectives on the study of symbolism in general and religious symbolism in particular.
By focusing on these symbols, the thesis identifies and clarifies the core doctrines of the Baha'i religion that these symbols convey and represent, as well as the common spirit of Baha'i: respect, peace, solidarity, and the goal of unity. Furthermore, through the analysis of these symbols, the thesis clarifies some of the Baha'i people's spiritual conceptions about God, the universe, humanity, and other religions.
12. Practical applications: The results of this thesis serve as a valuable reference for students and trainees specializing in religious studies, as well as for state agencies and organizations involved in religious and belief management.
13. Further research directions: The topic could be expanded to research the history of the introduction of the Baha'i faith into Vietnam, or the community activities of the Baha'i in Vietnam, showing the positive contributions of the Baha'i community in terms of material, economic, and spiritual values to the Vietnamese state in the country's development.
14. Published works related to the thesis: (if any articles, please include all relevant information):
To date, the author has not published any work on the symbolism of the Baha'i religion.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Hoang Thai Phuong 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: August 7, 1997 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 2948/ QD/ XHNV, Dated: December 28, 2021
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Significance of the Symbols in Baha'i Faith
8. Major: Religious 9. Code: 8229009.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Huu Thu - University of Social Sciences and Humanities - VNU
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis analyzes and presents a detailed account of the significant symbols within the Baha'i Faith. Specifically, it focuses on four primary symbols: The Greatest Name, the Ringstone symbol, the nine-pointed star, and the five-pointed star (Haykal). The aim is to investigate and elucidate the ideological and existential significance that these symbols embody.
During the analysis of Baha'i symbols, the thesis succinctly outlines the history of the Baha'i religion, as well as the development and contributions of the Baha'i community in Vietnam. Additionally, it provides various perspectives on the study of symbols in general and religious symbols in particular.
By concentrating on these symbols, the thesis highlights and clarifies important core teachings within the Baha'i Faith that these symbols convey and represent. Moreover, they communicate the extensive spirit of Baha'i, which encompasses values such as respect, peace, unity, and the goal of unification. Furthermore, through the analysis of these symbols, the thesis sheds light on certain spiritual beliefs held by Baha'is regarding the Supreme Being, the universe, humanity, and other religions.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
The resulting results of the thesis constitute a valuable scholarly resource, serving as a reference for academic study and research endeavors undertaken by students, specialized religious studies scholars, as well as state-level institutions and organizations responsible for religious and belief affairs management.
13. Further research directions, if any:
The thesis topic can be expanded to research the history of the introduction of Baha'is into Vietnam, or the community activities of Baha'is in Vietnam, showing the positive contributions of the Baha'i community. i about material, economic and spiritual values with the Vietnamese state in the country's development.
14. Thesis-related publications:
Up to now, we have not published any works containing content about the symbols of the Baha'i religion.
