Peace Fellows
Learn from experts. Live sustainably in Christian community. Become a Leader.
Apply for the 10-month Peace Fellows program
What is the Peace Fellows Program?
Over 50% of college graduates find themselves in jobs that don't align with their degree, interests, or passions.
With students spending so much time, effort, and money on their education, we believe they should be able to pursue their passions and live out their faith after undergrad and in their careers.
This fellowship program is for recent college graduates who are discerning their next steps.
If you are deciding which graduate program to apply to, wanting to take some time before stepping into your career field, or looking for opportunities to build your resume and grow personally, this is the program for you.
Join a cohort of post-baccalaureates dedicated to pursuing holistic excellence.
The Four Pillars
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1:1 mentorship with PhD-level faculty
Produce a significant project or research artifact for future job or grad school applications
Space for part-time employment to build personal capital while in residence
Prestige without the Debt
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Live and learn from experts, visiting scholars, social entrepreneurs, and multicultural faith leaders
Prayerful local and global events including chapel and community meals
Learn the history, sociology, and spirituality of Baltimore, Philly, D.C., and NYC
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Engage in a domestic or international spiritual pilgrimage and observe firsthand how peace and innovation are being built in global contexts
Opportunities include: Egypt, New York, Ecuador, and more.
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Strategic internship placement in your specific field to build career readiness
Access to a network of high-level field mentors
What You’ll Gain
Holistic Health & Inner Peace
We treat wellness as a communal imperative and a prerequisite for high-stakes leadership.
We use spiritual formation, communal living, pilgrimage, and mentorship to cultivate contemplative peacemakers.
Immersive Praxis
Peace Fellowship is designed to create a pipeline of leaders with wisdom, skills, and networks that will catalyze their impact on peace.
Constructive Innovation & The Business of Peace
We aim to foster a "Peace-First" economy by training leaders to move from a good idea to a verifiable solution.
Pilgrimage
Through a domestic or international pilgrimage, fellows will select a domestic internship and observe firsthand how peace and innovation are being built in global contexts
Meet Your Guides
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Micah Hughes, PhD
Program Director and Professor
Micah Hughes, PhD, MSc, provides academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and student mentorship. He provides oversight of experiential learning programming and also serves as an Associate Professor for Public Health courses. -
Amanda Kaminski, PhD
Fellowship Director
Dr. Amanda Avila Kaminski is a theologian and social innovator dedicated to the intersection of spirituality and peacebuilding. Her research bridges historical movements with contemporary ethics. Recognized by the Association for Theological Schools as one of 30 women shaping the future of the field, Dr. Kaminski is a leading voice in the evolution of North American theological education.
Details
Spend 10 months living in the heart of the East Coast, learning from experts, advancing your career, and training to become a leader that exemplifies peace.
Dates: Aug ‘26 – May ‘27
Cost: $1,000 / month – $10K Total
Includes: housing, utilities, tuition, mentorship, internship, research, travel to Washington D.C, New York City, and Philadelphia.