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Curry, Mari

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ministry Dr. Mari Curry has served in some form of ministry for over 15 years at various levels from local church as a ministry leader and later as a pastor, to the National Level as the vice President of the Unification Church. Her entire life has been focused on following God’s guidance and serving her larger community. Currently she serves as the President of the Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought (RIIWT). This organization was established “to encourage academic research on fundamental philosophical issues in a way that is both...

Brown, Ronald

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Adjunct Professor in World Religions Dr. Ronald Brown has lived for extended periods of time in various countries of the world and experienced most world religions first hand. He spent five years in Jerusalem, seven years in Geneva, Switzerland, five years in Boston, as well as one year each in Budapest, Prague, Paris, Moscow and Mexico City. Furthermore, he resided for periods of several months in China, Indonesia, Senegal, Cameroon, Peru, Egypt and Haiti. Presently and for over 24 years, Dr. Brown has resided in New York City. In addition to teaching world religions at HJI, Dr. Brown...

Master of Arts in Peace Studies

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Master of Arts in Peace Studies The HJI Master of Arts in Peace Studies is a 42-credit graduate degree program that is available fully online. By taking two courses each term and during the summer, students can complete the program in two and a half years. Students are only accepted in this program in the fall of each academic year. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed by peace professionals. It dedicates particular attention to the study of conflict analysis and transformation and pays special attention to the impact of religion and culture on intra-state...

Boyd, Steven

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Steven Boyd is Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Life at HJI. For over 20 years he has specialized in strategic marketing and student recruitment in higher education, both in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Boyd previously served as Director of International Admissions at the University of Bridgeport and Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions at the University of New Haven. Prior to entering the field of higher education, he and his family lived in Latin America for 20 years where he and his wife served as missionaries. He also worked as a teacher, simultaneous...

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religious Studies Program

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religious Studies Program The M.A. in Religious Studies is a broad-based degree program suited for students who wish to gain extensive knowledge of the Christian tradition and its impact on society, supplemented by wide-ranging knowledge of the world’s religions. The program enables students to integrate their own faith perspective with in-depth knowledge of the broader Judeo-Christian tradition and its manifestations in contemporary social and cultural realities. This prepares them to be more effective witnesses for their faith in today’s multi-faith environment...

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program

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Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program The Divinity Program is a three-year professional program designed for students who are preparing for church leadership or for any number of specialized ministries including youth ministry, campus ministry, interfaith ministry, pastoral care and social justice ministries. In addition to gaining a grasp of the essence of Christian faith and practice from biblical, historical and theological perspectives, Divinity students will gain competencies in the tasks of ministry, which include preaching, evangelism, pastoral counseling, public relations,...

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) Program

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Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) Program The Doctor of Ministry is an advanced theological degree that provides students who are engaged in ministerial leadership the opportunity to enhance and expand their ministerial skills and to reflect on their own theological and spiritual development as men and women of God. It is the capstone professional degree program for individuals who hold the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent, providing them with the opportunity for further study and reflection and to develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for ministry in the 21st century....

Hamad, Taj

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Hamad, Taj A Fixture at the United Nations Tageldin Hamad, a 1984 UTS alum, has been a fixture at the United Nations for decades. A former Secretary of the United Nations NGO Executive Committee, Mr. Hamad has convened as well as participated in countless conferences and programs to strengthen the role that Civil Society plays at the UN. Dr. Hamad currently serves as Chairman of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO), and has also performed major leadership roles in that organization since its founding in 2000. He worked closely for many years with Dr. Noel...

Kellett, Grace

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Kellet, Grace An Emerging Public Leader Having worked at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and with the Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI), an organization which holds General Consultative Status at the United Nations, Ms. Grace Kellett, MA in Religious Studies (‘22) has a keen understanding of the role that religion plays in multilateral relations. Grace received her Bachelor’s in International Affairs and Political Science at Northeastern University and has a particular interest in the area of human security and the unique role women play in this area. In her...