G. Simon Harak

G. Simon Harak, S.J.

G. Simon Harak, S. J. (born 1948 in Derby, Connecticut) is an American peace activist and professor of theology and Director of the Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University.[1][2][3]

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.[4]

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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About G. Simon Harak at Facebook". Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  2. ↑ Father G. Simon Harak 'Takes Five,' JS Online, November 25, 2007.
  3. ↑ Center for Peacemaking established at Marquette University | Marquette News Releases | Marquette University
  4. ↑ Untitled Document

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