G. Simon Harak

G. Simon Harak

G. Simon Harak, S. J. (born Derby, Connecticut) is an American peace activist and professor of theology and Director of the Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University. [ [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=689749 Father G. Simon Harak 'Takes Five,' JS Online, November, 25, 2007.] ] [ [http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1188938856&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1& Center for Peacemaking established at Marquette University | Marquette News Releases | Marquette University ] ]

From 2003 to January 2007, Fr. Harak served as the Anti-Militarism Coordinator of the National Office of the War Resisters League. He also helped found Voices in the Wilderness, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Fr. Harak was named "Metro New York "Peacemaker of the Year" and "National "Peacemaker of the Year" by Pax Christi Metro New York and Pax Christi Long Island in 2005. [ [http://www.peacetaskforcenyc.org/PTFeventsharak.htm Untitled Document ] ]

Education

Fr. Harak earned his B.A. from Fairfield University, an M.div. from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Ethics from the University of Notre Dame.

References

External links

* [http://www.naaponline.org/conference04/speakers.asp#G.%20Simon%20Harak,%20S.J. Network of Arab-American Professionals Profile]
* [http://vitw.org/archives/425 Voices in the Wilderness Profile]
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1231016418798428980&q=Empire+of+faith G. Simon Harak speaks of Empire and community Video]


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