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The Gülen Institute, established in October 2007, is a research organization dedicated to the promotion of peace and civic welfare. The Gülen Institute maintains an international focus that is unique in Houston, and its primary goal is to advance original academic work in the areas of Conflict Resolution, Poverty, and Education that articulates the challenges faced by global communities and theorizes possible solutions. The Gülen Institute offers research grants and scholarships, organizes lecture series at the University of Houston, and facilitates workshops and panel discussions that attract academics from around the world. Its lecture series and panel discussions provide a platform for diverse analyses of the contemporary world. It also offers cultural exchange trips to graduate students at the University of Houston in the belief that by bringing people of diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds together, that can advance mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation. The Gülen Institute is a joint initiative of the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston and the Institute of Interfaith Dialog. This collaboration has allowed both organizations to deepen their commitments to peace and social justice. The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW), established by Texas State Legislature in 1967, is a nationally recognized graduate social work program. The GCSW boasts twenty-four full-time faculty, including individuals whose have been considered for the Pulitzer prize and the 1997 Nobel Peace prize recipient, Ms. Jody Williams. The College’s academic offerings include the MSW and PhD with dual degree opportunities in business (Masters of Business Administration), law (Juris Doctorate), and Public Health (Masters in Public Health). The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) grew out of the need to address the question, "How can citizens of the world live in peace and harmony?" The Institute was established by Turkish-Americans in 2002 as a 501-c-3 non-profit educational organization. The Institute aims to eliminate or reduce false stereotypes, prejudices and unjustified fears through direct human communication. For more information, please visit The Institute of Interfaith Dialog. ==Programs== The Gulen Institute organizes several programs: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gulen Institute」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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