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How do spiritually identified clients experience the relationship between their spiritual beliefs and the therapeutic process?

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M.A. in Religious Studies Thesis Project Summary of Lorraine Moffat Baughman | l.baughman@hji.edu Abstract This study explores how clients who identify as spiritual experience the connection between their spiritual beliefs and the therapeutic process. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the research is based on in-depth interviews with thirteen participants from two spiritually committed groups: Unificationists and Christians. The findings suggest that spirituality functions not as a marginal aspect of identity but as a central interpretive framework through which...

Student Spotlight – James B. Edgerly

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What inspired you to apply to HJI? I want to improve the academic quality of the research I am undertaking, including the possibility of publication. Also, I believe the effectiveness of my outreach using this material would be strengthened if I had the credential of a doctoral degree. What do you most appreciate about being a student at HJI? What I most appreciate about being a student at HJI is the quality of the faculty and the excellent quality and relevance of the course content. Also, I have found the faculty to be very accessible. Share about the benefits of your online...

Fall Enrollment Open!

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Fall 2026 enrollment is open at HJ International Graduate School! Explore courses designed to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your leadership, and prepare you to serve communities with purpose. To watch course introductions, click here. Apply today at bit.ly/applytohji, or contact Steven Boyd, Dean of Enrollment Management, at s.boyd@hji.edu for more information. View Fall 2026 Courses here.

Open House

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Join HJ International Graduate School for an upcoming Open House: Making a Difference — The Value of a Master’s Degree from HJI on Thursday, July 30 at 7 PM ET. Hosted by Dr. Thomas Walsh, President of HJI, with Steven Boyd, Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Life, this event will offer prospective students an opportunity to learn more about HJI’s master’s programs, the value of graduate study, and the meaningful difference an HJI education can make. The evening will also feature a student panel, giving attendees a chance to hear directly from current students about their...

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

Building an Intergenerational Worship Service at the Family Church of Connecticut: A Theology of Unification Worship as Nurture and its Application

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Doctoral Dissertation Project by Robert Bruce Clarke | r.clarke@hji.edu Abstract This research examined the development of intergenerational worship services that had begun the previous year by implementing a framework of six theological themes – mutuality, reciprocity, accommodation, interdependence, unity, and the divine, unique, cosmic value of every person, or equity. Intergenerational services intentionally sought to increase the closeness of members’ connection to God and to each other. Through obtaining 110 questionnaires from six generations in pre and post surveys as...

Lost in the Bronx: Mentoring the Young African Immigrants for a Successful Socio-Professional Integration in New York City

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Doctoral Dissertation Project by Kalifa Fabrice Dembele | k.dembele@hji.edu Abstract This dissertation project is a deep examination of young African immigrants lived experiences in New York City, and particularly in the Bronx. Their socio-cultural, economical, and professional context marked by both vibrant communal life and persistent structural marginalization constitute a reality. The study explores how these young adults navigate complex migratory trajectories, shaped by displacement, disrupted family pathways, educational interruption, and fragmented identity formation...

Announcing the 2nd Issue of International Journal for Peace and Public Leadership

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Editorial Note This second issue of the International Journal for Peace and Public Leadership reflects the Journal’s commitment to the study of civil society’s contribution to the promotion of peace and good governance alongside state and interstate actors. That contribution is becoming increasingly irreplaceable during the current crisis plaguing international organizations, including the United Nations, with the loss of trust in multilateral institutions, resurgent nationalism, and the intractable nature of conflicts such as in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and most recently...

Voci Di Pace features book by HJI Press/CESNUR

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Introduction to the Second 2026 Issue of Voci di Pace The second 2026 issue of Voci di Pace, published by UPF Italy and San Marino together with WFWP Italy, is built around the theme “The Peace We Build”. Its central message is that peace is not simply an aspiration or the absence of conflict. It is a demanding process that begins in conscience, becomes visible through service, and grows within families, communities and responsible institutions. The opening editorial, Peace Does Not Come Without Effort, presents service, family and conscience as three interconnected...