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At HJI, our students are saying YES to transformative leadership. As we celebrate our landmark 50th Commencement in 2026, your gift will help assure steady progress toward HJI’s next 50 years. By giving, you amplify ambition and accomplishments in every field—from faith-based ministry to public leadership. When you give, you make it possible for HJI’s 50-year legacy of excellence to flourish. Together, let’s keep saying YES to the mission of HJI and support the global impact of our students.

Offer a 50th Anniversary Gift

Checks: Make payable to “HJI” with the memo “Donation”

Mail to HJI c/o Frank Zochol at 481 8th Avenue, Suite 1223, Box J23, New York, NY 10001

Discover our five-year blueprint for growth, innovation, and academic excellence. The HJI Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines our commitment to expanding student opportunities, enhancing our initiatives, and deepening our global footprint.
Reflect on a landmark year. Our 2025 Annual Report highlights the stories of the students, faculty, and alumni who have shaped HJI over the last five decades and showcases the tangible impact of your generosity.
Our mission is to provide advanced academic and professional education for women and men who aspire to serve the wider society and world as transformational leaders in faith-based ministries or professional fields related to religion, peace, and public leadership.

Stories of Impact

From inspiring stories to global impact—learn how HJI students and alumni are shaping the future and leaving a lasting mark on the world.

Driven by a passion for intercultural dialogue and global peacebuilding, Marlies Ladstaetter has been able to balance professional work alongside studying, gaining invaluable experience in international humanitarian aid while being empowered by a diverse community of supportive professors and peers.

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Through his studies in the Peace Studies program, Jacques Marion is enhancing his leadership within the Universal Peace Federation by applying academic conflict resolution frameworks and international law to his high-level diplomatic missions.

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After teaching for over 25 years, Rev. Bruce Clarke was drawn to HJI to deepen his spiritual impact, and has found the rigorous academic challenges and global community to be the perfect bridge toward his future in ministry.

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