Peace Fellowship
Learn from experts. Live sustainably in Christian community. Become a Leader.
Apply for the 10-month Peace Fellowship program
The Program
Join a cohort of post-baccalaureates dedicated to pursuing holistic excellence.
Prestige without the Debt
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
Life Giving Community
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
US & International Pilgrimage
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.
Internship & Career Catalyst
Strategic internship placement in your specific field to build career readiness
Access to a network of high-level field mentors
What We’re About
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 the Team
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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 the next 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 New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.