Hello everyone: My name is Tony Hipszer. I represent a small team
of graduate students that desires to study the worldview perspectives of people
who are Baha'i friendly (current members, former members, or seekers). The
technical term for the study is "Ethnography," but you might think of
it as cultural anthropology research.
We invite you to participate in our study by agreeing to an
interview where we will ask you questions about your understandings of origins,
power, destiny, truth and good vs evil. The interviews generally take 60-90
minutes. If you live within driving distance of Columbia, SC we would prefer to
meet in person - and we can treat you to lunch or dinner in appreciation for
your efforts. If the distance is too great, we are able to chat via phone,
Skype or some other electronic means.
To learn more on how you can help us, email Bahai.Ethnography@outlook.com
or call 856-889-0265. Please leave a message if I do not answer.
In the interest of transparency, my teammates and I are Christian
theology majors (M.Div. and MA) however this is research only and not an
attempt to evangelize. I personally am a M.Div. Chaplaincy student who
graduates next year. I intend to apply the results of my learning in this
project practically – as a chaplain, I will encounter people of many faiths.
This study will enable me to represent the presence of God and care for people
in a way that does not violate their heartfelt beliefs, or mine.
I look forward to hearing from you!
God bless!
Thanks – T
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