HJI Faculty Participate in the Annual Faculty Development Seminars
HJI, in partnership with the Office of the Provost and the Faculty Affairs Committee, convened its annual Development Seminar for Full-Time and Part-Time faculty. President Thomas Walsh joined other members of the faculty at both of these events. On August 10 Dr. Frederick Swarts, Dean of Bridgeport International Academy, and Adjunct Faculty in Research Methods at the University of Bridgeport spoke on “Research, Protection of Human Subjects and the Role played by an Institutional Review Board”.
Dr. Frederick Swarts, a 1982...
HJI Annual Retreat for Faculty and Staff 08.03.23
HJI Annual Retreat for Faculty and Staff 08.03.23
HJI faculty and staff participated in a one-day Annual Retreat convened at East Garden in Irvington NY.
The program consisted of remarks from the Board of Trustees, as well as reflections and brief reports from our President, Provost, Vice President for Administration, Registrar, Dean of Enrollment Management, and our Full-Time Faculty members.
Following enriching discussion groups, the retreat concluded with a closing prayer at the Cheon Shim Won in Belvedere, NY.
HJI is excited to welcome new and returning students for the upcoming...
Letter from the President: Institutional Name Change
Letter from the President: Institutional Name Change
Dear Members of the UTS Community,
Thank you for your steadfast service and commitment to the mission of the Unification Theological Seminary. I felt a great sense of pride as we held the 47th commencement ceremony recently for the class of 2023. We have such wonderful students and alumni, and the inspiring testimonies that graduates shared at the ceremony about their time at UTS is a tribute to your care for them and to your work to maintain high standards of excellence that are consistent with our Founders’ vision.
At this time, given...
Certificate in Unification Leadership (Foundation Program)
Certificate in Unification Leadership (Foundation Program)
The Certificate in Unification Leadership is a graduate-level certificate that offers individuals the opportunity to obtain advanced theological education and specific leadership skills. This Certificate focuses on the theoretical perspective and practical skills for leadership in the Unification movement.
The Certificate in Unification Studies may be taken entirely online or it may be taken in-person on campus
Its program requirements are:
18 credits of Seminary courses, distributed between:
Unification Studies (3-6 credits),...
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures
Credit Hours
Credit Hour Definitions
HJI uses two definitions, “regular face-to-face instruction” and “time on task,” for a credit hour following NYS Education Department guideline. HJI uses various forms of course delivery. The coverage of course contents and assignments are the same regardless of the form of delivery for each credit.
Regular Face-to-Face On-Site Courses
Each course at HIJ is assigned a specific number of credits. A credit hour is defined based on New York State Department of Education guidelines. One credit...
Graduation Information
Graduation Information
The next degree conferral date is on Saturday, May, 31, 2025. This is also the date of the Annual Commencement Ceremony. All graduates of December 31, 2024 are invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremony on May 31, 2025.
General Information
Date, Time & Location
HJI degrees are conferred at the end of May and the end of December. Commencement is held once a year in May. December graduates are invited to attend the May ceremony.
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025Time: 2 pm Location: Social Hall, 4 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY
Mode (Online or...
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar
Download: HJI Calendar for AY 2025 – 2026
Summer Intensive 2025
July 1 Start of Summer Intensive
August 22 End of Summer Intensive
Fall Semester 2025
August 22 On-campus Registration Day
August 25 First Day of Classes
September 1 Labor Day – no classes
September 2 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses
November 1 Application Deadline for...
Master of Religious Education ( M.R.E.) Program
Master of Religious Education ( M.R.E.) Program
The Master of Religious Education Program has been discontinued as of August 31, 2023.
Winings, Kathy
Professor of Religious Education and Ministry, Emerita
Rev. Kathy Winings, EdD, began teaching at HJI in 1989 and served as the Dean of Campus for the HJI New York City Extension Center having helped create it since its inception in August 2000. Together with faculty, staff and students she expanded HJ International’s influence throughout the greater metropolitan area of New York through the creation of various institutes and public programs, setting HJI on the path of becoming a premiere seminary for effective urban ministry.
Dr. Winings contributes to the field of Religious...