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HJI’s 3rd International Conference

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The HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership convened its 3rd International Conference, at the New Yorker Hotel from August 1-3, on “Addressing Root Causes to Contemporary Threats to Religious Freedom.” The conference brought together approximately twenty scholars—both Unificationists and non-Unificationists—to discuss and reflect on this critical issue. The research and insights shared by the participants will be compiled into a forthcoming publication. Participating from HJI were Thomas Walsh, President; Michael Mickler, Distinguished Professor of...

HJI is Hiring!

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The position of Director of Alumni Relations has been filled and we are no longer accepting applications.

HJI Board of Trustees Approves New Mission Statement

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HJI Mission Statement HJI provides 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. Our Vision HJI will emerge as a center of excellence in higher education. Core values Hyo-jeong, a Korean term, is a virtue, similar to filial piety, that is expressed by reverence for God, humanity, and the environment. Peace is a goal toward which we strive, one characterized by harmony,...

Dr. Thomas Ward Presents at Event held by International Media Accociation for Peace of UPF

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On June 24, 2025, the International Media Association for Peace of the Universal Peace Federation held an event on the topic “Lasting Peace Through Conflict Transformation: Opportunities for Communication Media’s Contribution.”Dr. Thomas Ward, Chair of HJI’s Master of Arts in Peace Studies and Professor of Peace and Development, participated as guest speaker along with Ms. Cheryl Wetzstein, Senior Advisor, Times Global Media Group and former reporter at The Washington Times. The event was moderated by Mr. Ray Lipowcan, Executive Director, UPF Western Pennsylvania, and current...

Dr. Thomas G. Walsh Participates in “The Washington Brief”

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On Tuesday, May 5, Dr. Thomas Walsh, HJI President, was featured as a guest panelist invited by the The Washington Times Foundation’s presentation of the The Washington Brief on the topic, “The Relevance of Peace Studies to Conflict Resolution.” Dr. Walsh joined Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, former Six-Party Talks envoy, and Dr. Alexandre Mansourov, Professor of Security Studies from Georgetown University in this revealing conversation. Dr. Michael Jenkins, President of The Washington Times Foundation, and HJI graduate, was the moderator. In his remarks, Dr. Walsh...

Announcing the First Inaugural Issue of International Journal for Peace and Public Leadership

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Executive Editor’s Welcome Welcome to Our Readers! On behalf of both our editorial team and our sponsoring institution, the HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (HJI), I am honored to introduce the inaugural issue of the International Journal for Peace and Public Leadership (IJPPL), dedicated to providing informative, scholarly perspective on topics related to the pursuit of lasting peace. At the outset, I want to express appreciation to HJI, an academic institution engaged in the preparation of a new generation of public leaders and peace professionals...

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...

Selover, Thomas

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Adjunct Professor of Asian Religion Dr. Thomas Selover is former President and Associate Professor of SunHak UP Graduate University in South Korea. He is currently serving as President of Professors World Peace Academy International, and as a member of the National Educational Advisory Team (NEAT) of FFWPU-USA. Dr. Selover has taught at universities and colleges in the U.S., Canada, China and South Korea, including as Associate Professor and Department Head of Religious Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. His courses have ranged from World Religions and Methodology in the...

The God Effect: Exploring the Long-Term Influences of Elicited Mystical Experiences

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Doctoral Dissertation Project Summary by Ron Pappalardo | ronpappalardo.com Abstract This dissertation project provides a window into the lives of people who underwent a Mystical experience while attending one of the author’s workshops. The experiences are particularly notable in that they were not random events. They were induced, taking place while participants were practicing techniques learned at the workshops. These techniques have been found to facilitate and elicit encounters with the Divine. The research data reports the effect these experiencers had in the moment,...