Two Young Female Unificationists and UTS Alumnae assume the Leadership of the Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought UTS Doctoral Candidate Mari Curry and UTS MA Graduate Gerin Mi Young Eaton are the new President and Secretary-General respectively of the Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought. This past weekend marked the “graduation” to this new generation of motivated female leaders. Not familiar with the Research Institute? It was founded by UTS Co-Founders Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han Moon on July 10, 1999. In Korea and Japan, Rev. Moon...

Mr. George F. Glass, leader, missionary, and UTS Alum was honored by the Unification Theological Seminary on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The special tribute, hosted by UTS Student Life, was attended by over 70 participants, including members of the Glass family, FFWPU leadership, fellow missionaries, UTS alumni, staff, faculty, students, and others whose lives have been touched by George. Steven Boyd, UTS Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life, opened the program and introduced UTS alum Dr. Michael Kiely who served as the MC for the tribute. The tribute began with a heartfelt...

The second monthly UTS Faculty Roundtable of this academic year featured Dr. Drissa Kone, Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ministry and Director of the UTS Doctor of Ministry program, speaking on “A Transformative Approach to Conflict Resolution: A Case in Côte d’Ivoire”. Held on October 21, 2020, the virtual program was moderated by UTS Academic Dean Dr. Keisuke Noda and attended by more than 50 participants. As a native of Côte d’Ivoire who lived through civil war, Dr. Kone brought his unique perspective to the ongoing research on conflict...

Thomas J. Ward, UTS President and Professor of Peace and Development, was the first speaker of this academic year’s monthly Faculty Roundtable, which took place on September 30th. Dr. Ward’s topic was “The United Nations and Ending the Scourge of War.” The title reflects the Preamble of the United Nations Charter, highlighting the UN’s commitment to preventing another tragic conflict that would engulf the globe, as did World War I and II. Ward’s presentation appreciated the important role that the UN plays in fostering dialogue not only in the halls of the Security Council or the...

Dr. Drissa Kone, Director of the UTS Doctor of Ministry program and Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution & Ministry, was recently invited to submit an article in the scientific journal “Akofena,” a journal of the University Felix Houphouet Boigny in Côte d’Ivoire. Akofena is an interdisciplinary journal that encourages research in the field of Languages, Communication, Literature and Civilizations. The article was published on August 28th, 2020. The article addresses the concept of “Ivoirité,” an identity-based concept that has fractured the Ivorian social...

Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder of the Unification Theological Seminary (UTS) and of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), a key UTS partner organization holding consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, will be speaking on Saturday September 26 at a UPF rally that convenes leaders from around the world. The program is projected to reach millions. It includes a wide range of dignitaries including two former Vice Presidents of the United States, Dick Cheney and Dan Quayle. It will be convened by veteran US Congressman Dan Burton who serves as Co-Chair of...

When Edward Taub retired from teaching in the Detroit Public School system a few years ago, his wife Svetlana suggested that they move to Moldova where they settled with Svetlana’s mother. Mr. Taub soon became active in the local community, teaching advanced English using Rev. Moon’s As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen as a text. He also began to deliver a sermon once a month to the community. Mr. Taub, known for his caring, pensive, and organized approach to all that he does has not surprisingly made an impact. This video from Moldovan TV shared about Ed and Svetlana and their...

The following reflection was made by Mr. Thomas Schellen, a Unification Missionary to Lebanon for decades. Mr. Schellen’s apartment was impacted by the explosion in Lebanon on August 4, 2020 which took the lives of more than 200 people, injured more than 6,000, and left hundreds of thousand homeless. Those wishing to donate to support those affected by this tragedy may donate here.  Thomas Schellen is the father of Ms. Natascha Phillips, a student in the Unification Theological Seminary’s Master of Religious Studies program and Regional Director of the Blessing and Education...

On the foundation of the highly successful June 13th Virtual Open House, UTS held three Open House programs in July. Each event focused on one or two degree programs, providing an opportunity for students interested in particular degree programs to receive information specific to their interests. In total, 70 prospective students from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa registered. On July 22, two events were held. The first focused on the Doctor of Ministry. Ms. Marivir Montebon, a recent graduate of the MA in Religious Studies, a freelance journalist, and the owner of an online...