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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable - "Christology: Perspectives on the Concept of 'Only Begotten'"
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJI invites you to the Faculty Roundtable on Thursday\, February 27 at 7pm ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Adjunct Faculty; Chairman\, Board of Trustees\, Dr. Franco Famularo\, will be speaking on “Christology: Perspectives on the Concept of ‘Only Begotten.'” \nThe concept of “only begotten” found in biblical sources\, and the place it holds in the complex development of early Christian doctrine\, will be discussed by Dr. Famularo. In addition\, Dr. Famularo will offer reflections on some of  the similarities\, distinctions and contrasts that may apply when comparing traditional Christian understandings of this concept with the development of True Parents’ Thought. \nPlease join us for this informative presentation\, followed by a Q&A session with the audience! \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-christology-perspectives-on-the-concept-of-only-begotten/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: Unification Theology and the Christian Tradition
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJI invites you to the Faculty Roundtable on Thursday\, November 21 at 7pm ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI President Emeritus and Adjunct Professor of Theology\, Dr. Theodore Shimmyo\, will be speaking on “Unification Theology and the Christian Tradition.” \nDr. Shimmyo has done extensive research on theological teachings that are essential to not only Unificationism but to the wider Christian tradition as well; for example\, the Doctrine of God\, the Trinity\, the Fall\, Christology\, Salvation\, Providential History\, and the Providence of True Parents.  Dr. Shimmyo will soon publish\, with HJI Press\, a book entitled Unification Theology and the Christian Tradition. This webinar will provide an opportunity for all of us to get a preview of the content of Dr. Shimmyo’s forthcoming publication. \nPlease join us for this informative presentation\, followed by a Q&A session with the audience! \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-unification-theology-and-the-christian-tradition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable with Dr. Ronald Brown
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nYou are invited to the Faculty Roundtable on Tuesday\, October 29 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Adjunct Professor in World Religions\, Dr. Ronald Brown will be speaking on “The Religions of South Africa: Chosen Peoples and Promised Lands.” Please join us for this informative presentation. \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-with-dr-ronald-brown/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Imprisoned for their Faith: Reflections on the 1974 Sentencing of Unification Missionaries in Czechoslovakia
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nJoin HJI in a special remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the 1974 imprisonment of Unification missionaries in Czechoslovakia. Three representatives of the courageous Unificationists who answered the call to serve God’s Providence in Eastern Europe will share their reflections on their mission work and eventual imprisonment. Don’t miss this distinct opportunity to hear firsthand about the course of these brave missionaries and their important role in extending God and True Parents’ message to those living under totalitarianism.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/imprisoned-for-their-faith-reflections-on-the-1974-sentencing-of-unification-missionaries-in-czechoslovakia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: The 1st Amendment to the US Constitution: Its Importance for Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nYou are invited to HJI’s Faculty Roundtable on Thursday\, September 26 at 7 PM ET\, on the topic “The 1st Amendment to the US Constitution: Its Importance for Religious Freedom.” \nThis special event honoring Constitution Day will be moderated by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and Human Security\, William Lay\, JD\, will be the presenter. \nPlease join us for this informative presentation. We look forward to an insightful and engaging event.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-the-1st-amendment-to-the-us-constitution-its-importance-for-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Taking a Stand Against the Wrongful Imprisonment of Sun Myung Moon: Religious Freedom and the Support of the Clergy
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nWe invite you to join us on Saturday\, July 20 at 7pm ET\, as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s entry into Danbury Prison. \nHJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh will host Universal Peace Federation USA President Dr. Michael Jenkins who will speak on “Taking a Stand Against the Wrongful Imprisonment of Sun Myung Moon: Religious Freedom and the Support of the Clergy.” Dr. Jenkins has years of experience working with clergy and a wide variety of leaders from government and civil society. In addition\, he has been actively engaged\, not only during the time of Rev. Moon’s trial in the 1980’s but throughout decades of disparagement and bigotry toward minority religions. Dr. Walsh and Dr. Jenkins will highlight the importance of religious freedom activism\, and especially the role of religious leaders in combating religious intolerance and discrimination. We look forward to you participation in this important HJI program.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/taking-a-stand-against-the-wrongful-imprisonment-of-sun-myung-moon-religious-freedom-and-the-support-of-the-clergy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Natural Family in the Realization of World Peace
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for the presentation on “The Role of the Natural Family in the Realization of World Peace” to be held on July 2 at 7 PM ET.  \nArticle 16 of The United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) asserts that “the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.” This HPF Session explores the rationale for the strong position taken on the value of the family in the UDHR.  It highlights the contribution of the Universal Peace Federation’s (UPF) to the vision of the family and the work in this domain today by UPF and HJI Co-Founder Hak Ja Han Moon. \nMr. James Edgerly\, Director\, Higher Purpose Forum will be the host of this event. Dr. Thomas Ward\, Professor of Peace and Development Studies\, HJI will be the presenter. Mrs. Mika Deshotel\, Associate Dean of Student Life and current Doctor of Ministry Student\, HJI will be the respondent. \nThis insightful program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/the-role-of-the-natural-family-in-the-realization-of-world-peace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240606T200000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Catholic View on Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for the presentation on “Understanding the Catholic View on Social Justice” to be held on June 6 at 7 PM ET.  \nWilliam Lay\, Esq.\, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and Human Security will be the host of this event. \nMr. Michael Greaney\, Director of Research\, Center for Economic and Social Justice\, will be the main presenter. \nDr. Thomas Walsh\, HJI President\, will be the respondent. \nThis insightful program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/understanding-the-catholic-view-on-social-justice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240521T200000
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SUMMARY:Science Within the Consciousness of God
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for the presentation on “Science Within the Consciousness of God” to be held on May 21 at 7 PM ET.  \nMr. James Edgerly\, Director of Higher Purpose Forum will be the host of this event. \nMs. Alison Wakelin\, Widener University Assistant Teaching Professor will be the main presenter. She will speak on the various paths taken by scientists to find a holistic perspective to complement the reductionist model\, and if Unification principles offer a path toward incorporating a wider model of reality. \nDr. Andrew Wilson\, HJI Professor of Scriptural Studies will be the respondent. \nFollowing challenges to Newton’s mechanistic model of the universe\, the early twentieth century offered the possibility of a new perspective via Quantum Mechanics and Relativity. However\, physics turned to an instrumental approach rather than understanding the deeper implications of the new theories. The primary concern became the prediction of the outcome of experiments rather than incorporating purpose\, meaning and consciousness. \nThe program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/science-within-the-consciousness-of-god/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T200000
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SUMMARY:Annual Research Day 2024 for Students\, Faculty and Alumni
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graudate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Annual Research Day. \nCLICK HERE to watch the recording. \nYou may view the constestants’ research posters below: \n\nAng\, Sen: To understand the Knowledge\, Behavior\, and Management of Plastic Bags Consumption in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia in the Context of Environmental Applied Ethics\nCatalan\, Anthanasius: D.C. via Bering Strait & Peace King Tunnel to rest of the world project!\nChamroeun\, Sophal: Rohingya Conflict in Myanmar and Resolution\nChristopher\, Henry: Historical Conditions of war Repeated in the Quest for Worldwide Peace\nEdgerly\, James: Race & Providence in America Section VIII: Understanding the Present Period (from 1968)\nFukui\, Hsin-Yi Christine: Foster Cooperation Between Israel and Palestine\nGasperoni\, Giorgio: Complex Analysis of Serbia-Bosnia Herzegovina Disputes in the Western Balkan Context\nKaforau\, Lydia: Examining and Understanding the Mediation Process of the Recent Ethiopian War: A desktop Review of Current Literature (Proposal)\nKenedy\, Christopher: Absolute Values in Unificationism\nKone\, Drissa: Toward a Unification Theory of Peace and Conflict\nKrzyzowski\, Tomasz: Cyprus: Conflict Transformation\nLajda\, Juraj: Faith that Broke the Iron Curtain\nMarshall-Moriarty\, Mary: The Unravelling of Historical Domination to Reveal the Original Dominion\nMartinson\, Avo: Reforming the United Nations Security Council\nMirshahi\, Rahim: Soviet Union Disinformation and Infiltration Campaign to Dismantle the Muslim Nations’ Alliance with the West\nNoda\, Keisuke: Hermeneutics as an Open\, Dialogical Platform for Competing “Final Vocalularies” of Religious Communities\nTomasini\, MG: Darwin and the Homo Amans Sapiens \nWalsh\, Lynn: Family Policy and Population Development at the UN\nWalsh\, Thomas: HJI Going Forward: Filling the Gap\nWard\, Thomas: Justice for World War II Comfort Women in Taiwan’s Partisan Human Rights Calculus?
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/annual-research-day-2024-for-students-faculty-and-alumni/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T190000
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SUMMARY:Rev. Moon's Early Writings on Science
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for Rev. Moon’s Early Writings on Science to be held on May 7 at 7 PM ET. \nMr. James Edgerly\, Director of Higher Purpose Forum will be the host of this event. \nDr. Andrew Wilson\, HJI Professor of Scriptural Studies\, will cover specific topics of the Principle’s treatment of scientific topics as conveyed in the Wolli Wonbon. These will include: elemental forces of gravity and electromagnetism\, planetary motion\, incandescent color\, and applications to human psychology. \nWilliam Lay\, JD\, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and Human Secuirty\, HJI will be the respondent. \nRev. Moon’s (as yet unpublished) first manuscript of Divine Principle (titled Wolli Wonbon)\, which he wrote in 1951-52\, devotes more than 100 pages to science. Topics range from astronomy to evolution\, from electro-magnetism to animal behavior to psychology. \nIn the background of Wolli Wonbon is Rev. Moon’s own life experience\, first as a student of electrical engineering at a school connected to Waseda University in Japan\, and then as a prisoner in the Heungnam Prison Camp in North Korea where he was subjected to many hours of indoctrination in Marxist dialectical materialism.  At the start of his ministry\, Rev. Moon saw a need to put forward “the Principle”\, as both a rigorous counterproposal to dialectical ideologies and a worldview that could be the basis for working towards a future of peace and harmony. \nThe program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event! \n 
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/rev-moons-early-writings-on-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T070000
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SUMMARY:The Vital Role of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in Effective Ministry and Chaplaincy
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nDear Students\, Faculty\, and Staff\, \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership welcomes you to join The Vital Role of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in Effective Ministry and Chaplaincy to be held on April 25 at 7 PM ET. \nClinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is founded in experiential learning within real-life care settings and offers an exceptional opportunity for HJI students to combine academic and theological knowledge with practical skills to engender deeper empathy and understanding of those receiving pastoral care. We invite you to explore how CPE offers chaplains and others in ministry the tools needed to provide meaningful support to those in need. This webinar will highlight the transformative impact CPE can have on the lives and perspective of our HJI students both personally and professionally. \nIf you are curious about CPE and chaplaincy\, please join us for this illuminating program. \nHost: Dr. Walsh\, President\, HJI \nSpeakers:\nDr. Drissa Kone\, Director of Doctor of Ministry Program\, HJI\nRev. Dr. J. Bernard Richardson\, Sr. Director of CPE and Spiritual Services\, Westchester Medical Center\nBarbara Robertson\, Current Master of Divinity Student\, HJI\nPrabhu\, Current Master of Divinity Student\, HJI \nWe look forward to seeing you at this event!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/the-vital-role-of-clinical-pastoral-education-cpe-in-effective-ministry-and-chaplaincy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T203000
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SUMMARY:Evolutionary Creationism:  A New Perspective on Purpose & Human Origins
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for Evolutionary Creationism: A New Perspective on Purpose & Human Origins to be held on April 23 at 7 PM ET. \nJames Edgerly\, Director of Higher Puspose Forum will be the host of this event. \nDr. Andrew Wilson\, Professor of Scriptural Studies\, HJI will explain the “anthropic principle” in the creation of the universe and the succession of life forms described by evolutionary biology\, understood as stages of growth. In both astronomy and biology\, these stages can be understood as unfolding processes towards the realization of the purpose of creation\, which is human beings\, the children of God. \nAlison Wakelin\, Assistant Teaching Professor\, Widener University will be the respondent. \nJoin the exploration into understanding human origins as a basis advancing the unity of science\, spirituality and religion. The program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/science-and-religion-from-the-viewpoint-of-the-principle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:International Conference
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graudate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to invite you to the 1st International Conference on Peace and Public Leadership: Addressing the Challenges of Our Times to be held April 11-13\, 2024. \nCLICK  HERE to watch the recordings. \nCLICK HERE to view speaker bios by session.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/international-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240402T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240402T200000
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SUMMARY:God's Dream: Building a Racially-Integrated Culture in America
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nHJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for God’s Dream: Building a Racially-Integrated Culture in America to be held on April 2 at 7 PM ET. \nHPF Director James Edgerly will introduce this engaging topic\, followed by a joint presention with Jeffrey Kingsley\, Mastor of Divinity\, HJI Class of 1990 and Christine Edwards\, Diploma in Religious Education\, HJI Class of 1984. Zagery Oliver\, Vice President\, Universal Peace Federation\, USA will be the respondent. \nThe program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/gods-dream-building-a-racially-integrated-culture-in-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: "Radicalization of Groups in Central Sahel Africa and the Impact on International Politics" by Dr. Drissa Kone
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING! \nJoin us for our Faculty Roundtable on Tuesday\, March 26 2024 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and the Ministry\, Dr. Drissa Kone will be speaking on “Radicalization of Groups in Central Sahel Africa and the Impact on International Politics”. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-radicalization-of-groups-in-central-sahel-africa-and-the-impact-on-international-politics-by-dr-drissa-kone/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T190000
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SUMMARY:HJI & Higher Purpose Forum: The Unity of Science\, Religion & Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for The Unity of Science\, Religion & Spirituality: The Quest for More Universal Understanding to be held on Thursday\, March 14 at 7 PM ET. \nHPF Director James Edgerly will introduce this engaging topic\, followed by the main presenter Henry Christopher\, Financial Aid Director at HJI. James R. Fleming\, PhD\, Professor of Science\, Technology and Society\, Emeritus at Colby College will be the respondent. \nThe program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/hji-higher-purpose-forum-the-unity-of-science-religion-spirituality/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240302T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240302T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240229T201920Z
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SUMMARY:Implications of God as "Heavenly Parent"
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for Implications of God as “Heavenly Parent” to be held on Saturday\, March 2 at 5 PM ET. \nWe will be discussing a topic of central religious importance: understanding the feminine/maternal aspect of God. HJI Co-founder Hak Ja Han Moon affirms that the term “Heavenly Parent” reflects more fully God’s ontological role as both our father and our mother. Our speakers will address the implications of this semantic\, conceptual\, and relational progression. \nHPF Director James Edgerly will introduce this engaging topic\, followed by Barbara Robertson\, Associate Chaplain at Vassar Brothers Medical Center\, and Justin Okamoto Head Pastor of the Belvedere Family Community\, who will speak on the topic Implications of God as “Heavenly Parent”. Kaeleigh Moffitt\, President of Women’s Federation for World Peace USA will be the respondent. \nThe program will conclude with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/implications-of-god-as-heavenly-parent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240215T162910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T162910Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: The Abe Assassination and the Unification Movement
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to HJI’s Faculty Roundtable on Tuesday\, February 20 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies\, Dr. Michael Mickler will be speaking on “The Abe Assassination and the Unification Movement.” \nPlease join us for this informative presentation of interest to the entire Unificationist community. \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-the-abe-assassination-and-the-unification-movement/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240209T030938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T031341Z
UID:2478-1707850800-1707854400@www.hji.edu
SUMMARY:The Quest for Justice
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for “The Quest for Justice” to be held on Tuesday\, February 13 at 7PM ET. \n“Justice” is a term not always well understood or agreed upon. Concepts such as “economic justice” or “social justice” remain highly complex and topics of robust disagreement. In this program\, we will discuss the concept of justice\, seeking to achieve some clarity about the complexity of the concept and its application to economic\, political\, and social contexts. HPF Chair James Edgerly will be the host for this engaging program. \nHJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh will speak on the topic\, “The Quest for Justice\,” followed by respondent Alan Jessen\, North American Coordinator for the International Association for Peace & Economic Development. The program will conclude with a Q&A from the audience. We look forward to seeing you at this event! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/the-quest-for-justice/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240209T030801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T031325Z
UID:2475-1706169600-1706202000@www.hji.edu
SUMMARY:New Student Orientation Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/new-student-orientation-spring-2024/
CATEGORIES:Academic,Admission and Aid,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T025043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T025043Z
UID:2757-1702972800-1703264400@www.hji.edu
SUMMARY:Final Exams
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URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/final-exams/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T025011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T025011Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day of Regular Scheduled Classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/last-day-of-regular-scheduled-classes/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20231206T201629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032412Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: Viktor Frankl's Hermeneutic Space and Belief Systems
DESCRIPTION:“Join us for our Faculty Roundtable on Thursday\, December 14\, 2023 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Associate Provost\, Dr. Keisuke Noda will be speaking on “Viktor Frankl’s Hermeneutic Space and Belief Systems.” \nViktor Frankl\, a holocaust survivor and a psychiatrist\, is known for his ‘Man’s Search for Meaning.’ Frankl identifies self-transcendence as the essence of being human and the key to making life meaningful. The presentation articulates the philosophical characteristics of Frankl’s hermeneutic space and its relation to a religious belief system\, briefly commenting on its implications for Unificationism. \n\nDr. Noda is a philosophy professor at HJI\, holding a BE in Applied Physics from Waseda University\, Japan\, and MA and Ph.D. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research\, focusing on phenomenology. Additionally\, he possesses a diplomate credential from the Viktor Frankl Institute. An accomplished author\, he has written three books in Japanese\, including a two-volume work titled “History of Philosophy as Narrative” and a philosophical novel on suicide\, “Even Then I Keep Living.” Dr. Noda has also contributed numerous articles to the field. His presentation draws from his recent presentation at the 24th World Congress of the Viktor Frankl Institute. \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event.” \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-viktor-frankls-hermeneutic-space-and-belief-systems/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T024909Z
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Crisis in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:“HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a panel discussion with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for “Perspectives on the Crisis in Gaza” to be held on Tuesday\, November 21 at 7PM ET. Our three panelists will present principled perspectives on the recent tragic events in Southern Israel and the Gaza Strip.\nHPF Chair James Edgerly will be the host for this important event. Panelists include Dr Drissa Kone\, HJI Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and the Ministry\, Dr. Andrew Wilson\, HJI Professor of Scriptural Studies\, and William Haines\, Universal Peace Federation\, UK. The program will conclude with Q&A from the audience and comments from HJI President\, Dr. Thomas Walsh. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this event!” \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/perspectives-on-the-crisis-in-gaza/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024759Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable\, Dr. Perrottet
DESCRIPTION:“Join us for our Faculty Roundtable on Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. HJI Adjunct Professor\, Dr. Claude Perrottet will be speaking on “How Positive is (Galtung’s) Positive Peace?” Dr. Keisuke Noda\, HJI Associate Provost\, will be the emcee for the evening. \nThe concepts of Positive Peace and Negative Peace\, popularized by Johan Galtung\, have dominated the discourse of Peace Studies over the last few decades. Even the newcomer quickly understands that Positive Peace refers to peace as “more than the absence of war.” But what that “more” consists of is less obvious. Establishing social equality and justice\, economic equity\, ecological balance\, civil peace and more have been suggested as key requisites. The aim of this presentation is to suggest further clarification that might be useful to Unificationist and other peace practitioners. \nWe look forward to an insightful and engaging event. ” \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-dr-perrottet/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024653Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Democracy
DESCRIPTION:“HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF) and the Center for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ). We invite you to register for “Economic Democracy” to be held on Tuesday\, November 7 at 7PM ET. \nHPF Chair James Edgerly will be the host for this engaging program with a presentation from North American Coordinator for the International Association for Peace & Economic Development\, Alan Jessen\, followed by his respondent\, Director of Communications of CESJ\, Dawn Brohawn. The program will conclude with Q&A from the audience and comments from HJI Provost\, Dr. Thomas Ward. \nThe modern formulation of free market economics has consistently yielded unprecedented creativity\, productivity\, and wealth. Yet is this system optimal for maximizing a broad distribution of prosperity? Or can reforms be made\, within the free market system\, such that future prosperity will be less disproportionately concentrated in the hands of an economic and political elite? \nAlan Jessen’s presentation is Part II of a discussion on achieving economic democracy congruent with Unificationist ideals of “interdependence and mutual prosperity”. He will present a new paradigm\, developed over the past forty years at the CESJ\, called Binary Economics.”
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/economic-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024444Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Presentation of HJI and the Higher Purpose Forum: Individual Sovereignty & Social Institutions
DESCRIPTION:HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is pleased to co-host a special program with the Higher Purpose Forum (HPF). We invite you to register for “Individual Sovereignty and Social Institutions” to be held on Tuesday\, October 24 at 7PM ET. \nHPF Chair James Edgerly will be the host for this insightful evening with a presentation from President of Paragon House\, Dr. Gordon Anderson\, followed by response from President of SunHak UP Graduate University\, Dr. Thomas Selvover\, and comments from President of HJI\, Dr. Thomas Walsh. \nBased upon his 2023 book\, titled Integral Society\, Dr. Anderson will present his Principled understanding of individual sovereignty. Individual sovereignty\, as envisioned in our country’s founding documents\, should be upheld and served by social institutions\, not exploited by them. However\, the scale and scope of leading social institutions in contemporary society have expanded so as to threaten individual sovereignty\, self-sufficiency\, and human rights. Of primary concern are major financial institutions\, political parties and government bureaucracies. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this unique event.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/joint-presentation-of-hji-and-the-higher-purpose-forum-individual-sovereignty-social-institutions/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T024353Z
UID:2739-1696532400-1696537800@www.hji.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable "The Life\, Beliefs\, and Dreams of China's President Xi Jingping" By Dr. Thomas J. Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Faculty Roundtable event of the academic year on Thursday\, October 5\, 2023 at 7 PM ET\, hosted by HJI President Dr. Thomas Walsh. \nHJI Provost\, Dr. Thomas Ward will be speaking on “The Life\, Beliefs\, and Dreams of China’s President Xi Jingping.”
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/faculty-roundtable-the-life-beliefs-and-dreams-of-chinas-president-xi-jingping-by-dr-thomas-j-ward/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T230855
CREATED:20240220T024300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T024300Z
UID:2736-1695920400-1695924000@www.hji.edu
SUMMARY:Constitution Day - The US Constitution and the UN Charter: Key Similarities and Differences by Dr. Thomas G. Walsh
DESCRIPTION:HJI Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership commemorates the U.S. Constitution \nJoin us for this important event on Thursday\, September 28\, 2023 at 5 PM ET. \nHJI President\, Thomas Walsh will be speaking on: “The US Constitution and the UN Charter: Key Similarities and Differences.” HJI Provost\, Thomas J. Ward will be the host\, and welcoming remarks will be given by HJI Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life\, Steven Boyd.
URL:https://www.hji.edu/event/constitution-day-the-us-constitution-and-the-un-charter-key-similarities-and-differences-by-dr-thomas-g-walsh/
CATEGORIES:Academic
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