1. Department Overview

The Department of Peace NGO Studies is grounded in the founding ideals of Love for Heaven (Aetian), Love for Humanity (Aein), and Love for the Nation (Aeguk), as well as the peace ideology of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
The department conducts research and provides education in academic theories and methodologies related to glocal (global + local) non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Its mission is to cultivate peace governance leaders who contribute to the establishment and realization of Cheon Il Guk, the Heavenly Nation of eternal peace.

2. Degrees Offered

1. Master of Arts in Peace NGO Studies (M.A.)

3. Curriculum

1. 1) Common Required Courses

   Course Name	Description
   Introduction to True Parents Studies	This course explores the question, “Who are the True Parents?”—a central theme for all people living in the Cheon Il Guk era. Through systematic theological discussions, students establish the academic value of True Parents and study the theory and reality of Cheon Il Guk to gain an integrated understanding of True Parents.
   Introduction to Peace NGO Studies	This course examines the roles and responsibilities of governments and citizens—including faith-based groups—in building peaceful and just societies. It emphasizes responsible partnerships and social accountability within NGOs that contribute to a God-centered society of coexistence and mutual prosperity.

2. 2) Major Required Courses

   Course Name	Description
   Founder’s Peace NGO Thought	This course explores the Founder’s vision of peace and NGO engagement. God created all things to establish a world of love and peace—not conflict. Based on this principle, the returning Messiah, the True Parents, established the Peace NGO ideology as a foundation for lasting peace. Students study the teachings of True Parents and analyze the historical development of civil society and civic consciousness.
   Peace NGO Mission Strategy	This course examines how Peace NGOs—founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon as co-founders of the Heavenly Parent’s Holy Community—can contribute to the substantial realization of Cheon Il Guk. Missionary strategies from both Christian and Family Federation perspectives are explored.

3. 3) Other Courses Offered (Examples)

   Educational Focus	Sample Courses
   Peace Ideology of the Family Federation	Founder’s Peace NGO Thought, Introduction to True Parents Theology, Life Course of True Parents, Study of Unification Thought, Study of Principle Theology, Studies in Coexistence and Mutual Prosperity
   Peace NGO Civil Thought	Introduction to Peace NGO Studies, Peace NGO and Governance Studies, Peace Studies, Cheon Il Guk Civil Society Studies, Cheon Il Guk Women’s Movement Studies
   Global NGO	United Nations (UN) Studies, UN ECOSOC Studies, Peace NGO and International Cooperation, Global Strategies for Peace NGOs, Practice of International Organizations
   Local NGO	Introduction to Glocal Management, Local Strategies for Peace NGOs, Fundraising Management and Strategy, Leadership and Talent Development, Capacity Building for NGO Leaders, Theory and Practice of NGO Management, Communication and Public Opinion, Volunteerism, Human Resource Management, Local Governance, NGO–Government Partnership Case Studies, Providence Organization Studies, World Peace Women’s Federation Studies, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Studies

4. Credit Requirements and Graduation (36 credits / 2 years)

1. 1) Master’s Program

   Category	Course Name	Number of Courses	Credits
   Common Required	(1st semester) Introduction to True Parents Theology	2	6
   	(2nd semester) Introduction to Peace NGO Studies
   Major Required	Founder’s Peace NGO Thought Peace NGO Mission Strategy	2	6
   Major Electives	Other elective courses offered within the program	6	18
   Thesis Guidance or Substitute Courses	Thesis Guidance: - Master’s Thesis Guidance I (3rd semester) - Master’s Thesis Guidance II (4th semester)	2~3	6
   	Substitute Courses: - Two elective courses in lieu of thesis

   ※ Total: Common Required 6 credits + Major Required 6 credits + Major Electives 18 credits + Thesis 6 credits = 36 credits

   ※ Students may complete two additional major elective courses instead of a thesis to fulfill graduation requirements.

   ※ Students must pass both the major comprehensive examination and the foreign language proficiency examination.
   For detailed regulations and examination requirements, please refer to the Academic Catalog.