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Clarke, Robert

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Special Assistant to the President and Adjunct Assistant Professor Bruce Clarke serves currently as Facilitator of Intergenerational Worship at the Family Church of Connecticut (FCCT), where he previously held the positions of Chair of the Church Council, Youth Pastor, and Director of Children’s Ministry. He earned his Doctorate in Ministry from HJI, and holds Masters degrees in Education, and in Humanities (History concentration). Dr. Clarke also taught for 30 years in the History and Social Studies Dept. at Darien High School in Connecticut, where he fostered numerous initiatives in...

Harmony Amidst Diversity: Exploring Pathways To Peaceful Coexistence Among Communities in Kidapawan City, Mindanao

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M.A. in Religious Studies Project Summary by Myla Bravo | m.bravo@hji.edu Abstract This study examines the dynamics of peaceful coexistence and the limits of pluralism in Kidapawan City, a culturally and religiously diverse community composed primarily of Christian, Muslim, and Indigenous populations. While the city is generally perceived as stable and peaceful compared to other conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, underlying structural inequalities, differences in access to resources, and uneven patterns of participation continue to shape intergroup relations and perceptions of...

Working to Attain Substantial Personal Restoration: Sublime Use of the Small Group Method

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M.A. in Religious Studies Project Summary by Robert E. Mansur | r.mansur@hji.edu Introduction Transforming Community Life Through Vitalized Small Groups. This thesis presents various methods that, taken together, can transform small group life within faith communities and vitalize that life to such an extent that small group life can become a key tool in bringing about the establishment of God’s Kingdom of Heaven on earth, a world of spiritual maturity and social well-being for all. If this transformation is truly our aim, we must honestly examine whether our current methods...

Caring for God’s Creation: Eco-Friendly Living Through Extracurricular Activities

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Doctoral Dissertation Project by Wendweson Fikire | w.fikire@hji.edu Watch 2026 HJI Graduating Students introduce their projects here

Selig, William

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry w.selig@hji.edu William P. Selig, DMin, RBC, is an adjunct assistant professor of Pastoral Ministry at HJ International Graduate School in New York City and a retired board-certified chaplain (RBC) with the Association of Professional Chaplains. He has served as a hospice volunteer and interfaith hospital chaplain in Maryland, Washington, DC, California, and Virginia, and currently volunteers with the Spiritual Care Department at a hospital in Northern Virginia. Dr. Selig holds a BA from the University of Maryland and a Master’s and...

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Director of Alumni Relations

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Director of Alumni Relations Job Title: Director of Alumni Relations (Part-Time) Location: RemoteHours: 15–20 hours per weekReports to: Office of the President Position Summary HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (HJI) is seeking a Director of Alumni Relations to lead and strengthen engagement with its alumni community. This part-time, remote position is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, strategic communication, database management, and fundraising projects. No on-campus office hours are required. Qualifications Strong organizational and...

Honorary Doctorate To Be Conferred Upon Dr. Sakeena Yacoobi

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HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is proud to announce the conferral of an honorary doctorate upon Dr. Sakeena Yacoobi as part of its 49th Commencement Ceremony. The event will take place on Saturday, May 31th at 2:00 pm ET at 4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, known as the mother of Afghan education, has been a pioneering and devoted educator of refugees for 24 years working under the conviction that education is key to social reconstruction. Dr. Yacoobi began educating teachers and establishing schools for boys and girls in Afghan...

Does Switzerland’s neutrality have an expiration date?

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On May 16 HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership co-hosted a special program with the Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought (RIIWT) on “Does Switzerland’s neutrality have an expiration date?” Neutrality has long been part of Switzerland’s image in the world and its history spans half a millennium. It is an armed neutrality that has allowed Switzerland to remain unscathed during the two World Wars. It is also a reason why many international organizations related to the UN are headquartered in Geneva, the birthplace of the Geneva Conventions and...