1. Student's full name: Hoang Thai Phuong 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: August 7, 1997 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Student recognition decision No. 2948/QD/XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the President 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 of graduate students
7. Thesis topic: Symbols and meanings of symbols 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
11. Summary of thesis results:
The thesis has gone into the analysis and detailed presentation of important symbols in the Baha'i religion. In particular, the thesis focuses on four main symbols: The Greatest Name, the Ringstone, the nine-pointed star and the five-pointed star (Haykal), to explore and clarify the ideological and human meanings that these symbols bring.
In the process of analyzing the Baha'i symbol, the thesis briefly presents the history of the Baha'i religion as well as the development process and contributions of the Baha'i community in Vietnam. In addition, the thesis also provides different perspectives in the study of symbols in general and the study of religious symbols in particular.
By focusing on these symbols, the thesis has pointed out and clarified the important core teachings of the Baha'i religion that these symbols convey and represent, besides, conveying the common spirit of Baha'i which is respect, the motto of peace, solidarity and the goal of unity. In addition, through the analysis of the symbols, the thesis also clarifies some of the spiritual concepts of Baha'i people about God, the universe, human beings and other religions.
12. Practical applicability: The results of the thesis are a source of reference for study and research of students, practitioners majoring in religious studies, state management agencies and organizations on religious and belief work.
13. Further research directions: The topic can be expanded to research on the history of Baha'i's introduction to Vietnam, or Baha'i community activities 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 there are articles, please provide full relevant information):
Up to now, the author has not published any work containing content about the symbols 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.
