A Message from the President

	Michael J. Parker President

Genuine human-kindness, benevolent acceptance, and peacekeeping are core values expressed in every one of the world religions and spiritual pathways. These core values spring from a foundation of sincere love and compassion. This love and compassion is the source we can access to remove all separation. And it is from this love and compassion that the interfaith perspective is established. At the spiritual level of awareness, each tradition shares with every other tradition a sense of connection or unity, because of which, if we wish to serve, we must learn to protect and uplift all living things. Just as art can elevate our earthly imagination to the celestial realm, so the intention of such unity can inspire each of us as individuals, communities, and nations to live and grow in harmony, co-creating deeper levels of unity.

Many are now seeking to find answers that run deeper than simply being a part of a particular religion. Each year at AIHT, I have seen an increase in the numbers of inquisitive seekers; seekers who want to understand not only their own spiritual depth, but who want to learn more about the deep explorations of others who have found wisdom and grace before them. Even science is beginning to consider the possibilities of such unity, so that it has conducted research evaluating such things as the power of prayer and the effect of peace-of-mind on the body.

AIHT is designed to join you as a spiritual seeker, to feed your hunger for accurate information and to inspire you, from wherever you are in your own journey. Our innovative, self-paced programs combine stimulating concepts with proven, manageable approaches to service and self-growth. Created for adult students who seek a thoughtful balance of learning, working, and family life, independent studies are first accessible and then transforming.

Are you ready to take the journey of discovery inherent in such an education? From so many paths and so many viewpoints, our alumni share a bold, bright, unifying dream-to offer transformation to themselves and their world. As interfaith ministers, family/life coaches, advisors, counselors, authors, teachers, community volunteers, and more, our graduates truly become ministers of the world. If you are open to living your dreams, now is your time.

Toward a Greater Awareness of Grace,

Michael J. Parker
PRESIDENT

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“The highest, most complete devotion is to teach others about the expanded
self. AIHT aligns with my personal mission and ethical standards, and I feel
honored to share an authentic path with such forward-thinking educators.

“True advanced thinkers are always students. We can never learn enough!
I appreciate our connection, as pioneers who share a soulful academic approach.”

Sonia Choquette, Ph D. Adjunct Faculty and AIHT Alumna