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Certificate in Unification Leadership (Foundation Program)

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Certificate in Unification Leadership (Foundation Program) The Certificate in Unification Leadership is a graduate-level certificate that offers individuals the opportunity to obtain advanced theological education and specific leadership skills. This Certificate focuses on the theoretical perspective and practical skills for leadership in the Unification movement. The Certificate in Unification Studies may be taken entirely online or it may be taken in-person on campus Its program requirements are: 18 credits of Seminary courses, distributed between: Unification Studies (3-6 credits),...

Academic Policies and Procedures

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Academic Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Credit Hours Credit Hour Definitions HJI uses two definitions, “regular face-to-face instruction” and “time on task,” for a credit hour following NYS Education Department guideline. HJI uses various forms of course delivery. The coverage of course contents and assignments are the same regardless of the form of delivery for each credit. Regular Face-to-Face On-Site Courses Each course at HIJ is assigned a specific number of credits. A credit hour is defined based on New York State Department of Education guidelines. One credit...

Graduation Information

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Graduation Information The next degree conferral date is on Saturday, May, 31, 2025. This is also the date of the Annual Commencement Ceremony. All graduates of December 31, 2024 are invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremony on May 31, 2025. General Information Date, Time & Location HJI degrees are conferred at the end of May and the end of December. Commencement is held once a year in May. December graduates are invited to attend the May ceremony. Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025Time: 2 pm Location: Social Hall, 4 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY Mode (Online or...

Academic Calendar

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Academic Calendar Download: HJI Calendar for AY 2025 – 2026 Summer Intensive 2025 July 1 Start of Summer Intensive August 22 End of Summer Intensive Fall Semester 2025 August 22 On-campus Registration Day August 25 First Day of Classes September 1 Labor Day – no classes September 2 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses November 1 Application Deadline for...

Master of Religious Education ( M.R.E.) Program

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Master of Religious Education ( M.R.E.) Program The Master of Religious Education Program has been discontinued as of August 31, 2023.

Winings, Kathy

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Professor of Religious Education and Ministry, Emerita Rev. Kathy Winings, EdD, began teaching at HJI in 1989 and served as the Dean of Campus for the HJI New York City Extension Center having helped create it since its inception in August 2000. Together with faculty, staff and students she expanded HJ International’s influence throughout the greater metropolitan area of New York through the creation of various institutes and public programs, setting HJI on the path of becoming a premiere seminary for effective urban ministry. Dr. Winings contributes to the field of Religious...

Wilson, Andrew

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Professor of Scriptural Studies Dr. Andrew Wilson’s approach to Scriptural Studies is theological and ecumenical. His Old Testament courses explore what the scriptures mean and have meant to diverse communities of faith—the people of ancient Israel for whom they were written, the early Christians who read them in the light of Christ, and today’s believers—Jews, Christians of all stripes, and Unificationists. He challenges students to become interpreters of the Bible who can infuse it with new life for today’s believers and seekers of truth. Dr. Wilson is a prolific scholar, whose books...

Ward, Thomas J.

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Professor of Peace and Development Thomas J. Ward serves as Provost and Professor of Peace and Development Studies at HJ International. Immediately prior to his current role, he served for three years as the President of HJI, and previously eighteen years as Dean of the University of Bridgeport’s College of Public and International Affairs where he taught graduate courses on Culture and Development, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Political and Economic Integration. Dr. Ward has lived and worked in the United States, Europe, Latin America and East Asia. He lectures in English, French...

Walsh, Thomas

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HJI President Professor of Religion and Peace A 1979 graduate of HJI, Dr. Walsh earned his Ph.D. in 1986 at Vanderbilt University’s School of Religion where he specialized in the study of Religion and Ethics. Dr. Walsh has taught courses in religion, philosophy and ethics at a number of colleges and universities, including at HJI. He has also been actively engaged in developing academic and ecumenical programs associated with the wider Unification movement, even as he continued to teach on a part-time basis in higher education. Dr. Walsh has worked closely with HJI Co-Founders, Rev Sun...