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June 23, 2025

Building a Community-Oriented Church through Beautification Projects: A Case Study of the Application and Practice of Service-Learning as a Catalyst for Community Development

Doctoral Dissertation Project Overview by Shota Iwasaki | Shotaiwasaki1031@gmail.com, +1 267 333 2347 This dissertation project aimed to show how an active, genuine, community-oriented ministry could establish a practical ethos […]

June 23, 2025

Spiritual Life Formation and Growth Education for Young Adults within FFWPU-USA: Opportunities and Limitations

Doctoral Dissertation Project Summary by Alice Fleisher | A.Fleisher@hji.edu Abstract A nationwide study was conducted, assessing the spiritual life and development providence, including both cognitive education and practices available for […]

June 23, 2025

Unified Voices: Exploring Intergenerational Collaboration in a Unificationist Worship Model

Doctoral Dissertation Project Summary by Mika Deshotel | M.Deshotel@hji.edu Abstract This study looked at the effects of monthly intergenerational worship services within a medium-sized Northeast Unificationist community in Bridgeport, Connecticut. […]

June 23, 2025

In Her Image: Effect of a Personal Relationship with Heavenly Mother on Self-Worth in Motherhood

Doctoral Dissertation Project Summary by Katarina Connery | KConnery@wfwp.us Abstract This dissertation project explores whether deepening a connection to God’s motherly love—expressed through the nurturing presence of “Heavenly Mother”—can help […]

June 23, 2025

The Reintegration of Ex-offenders in Society: The Collaboration of Community and Faith-Based Organizations Focusing on Transitioning from Prison to Work to Society

Doctoral Dissertation Project Summary by Kenneth Alexander | K.Alexander@hji.edu Abstract It is the lack of agencies working together to provide citizens returning to society after incarceration with the support they […]

June 17, 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (HJI) held its 49th Commencement in New York City to celebrate the class of 2025. Special […]

June 17, 2025

Dr. Sakena Yacoobi’s Commencement Address

Dr. Sakena Yacoobi was the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate during HJI’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies held on May 231 at 4 West 43rd St. Dr. Yacoobi is the Educator and […]

June 17, 2025

President’s Address at the 49th Commencement

Thomas G. Walsh, Ph.D., President, HJI Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Graduates, Family, Friends and Alumni!!! Thank you all for being here today for the 49th commencement ceremony of HJI. Congratulations once […]

June 17, 2025

Student Luncheon at HJI

by Associate Dean Mika Deshotel Prior to the 49th HJI Commencement activities, held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 17 currently enrolled students, along with some spouses, gathered in the Oak […]