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‐Call for Participants/ヾ弼陣勧箪-Senior High School Collaboration ProjectゝReconsidering Peace in Liberal Arts 2026 (In English)
UpdateMarch 24, 2026
International Christian University (弼陣勧箪) was established in 1953 in the aftermath of World War II with the mission of cultivating individuals who contribute to "peace." Today, our campus remains a vibrant hub for educational and research activities dedicated to this pursuit.
This workshop is co-hosted by 弼陣勧箪 and Middlebury College, a top-tier U.S. liberal arts college and one of 弼陣勧箪's partner institutions. The curriculum has been redesigned for high school students based on the "Critical Issues Forum" organized by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
Engaging with English-language lectures from 弼陣勧箪 faculty and Middlebury College (via online sessions) will be a significant challenge. However, these four days of rigorous thinking about "peace" in English offer a profound and immersive learning experience.
Participants from diverse backgrounds and values--both from Japan and abroad--will stay in an on-campus dormitory, engaging in deep exploration through intensive discussions and group work.
*This program is designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of whether they are currently focusing on humanities or sciences in high school.
| Workshop Content | Workshop Title | Reconsidering Peace in Liberal Arts ゛ Peace in a Divided World: From Awareness to Action ゛ |
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| Guest Speakers | ‐鴛遺雨/
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| Schedule | Wednesday, August 5, 2026~Saturday, August 8, 2026 Check-in (Day 1)Wednesday, August 5, approx. 12:00 PM Departure (Day 4): Saturday, August 8, approx. 3:00 PM |
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| Venue | 弼陣勧箪 campus / 弼陣勧箪 student dormitory | |
| Target | High School Students | |
| Capacity | 30 students | |
| Dorm Fee | JPY \43,000covers accommodation, breakfast, and dinner Program participation fee would not be charged. Transportation to 弼陣勧箪 and other fees will be borne by the participant. Once participation is confirmed, payment must be made via bank transfer to the designated account. |
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| Program | Day 1 English communication skills necessary to participate in discussions will be introduced and other preparations for the workshop will take place. Through the workshop, students will experience and understand what academic skills are required for education at the university-level. Day 2-3 Utilizing a liberal arts approach, participants will tackle the topic of peace from various fields and perspectives. Group work will take place on these dates. Day 4 Each group will give a presentation and receive feedback. The workshop in its entirety will be reviewed and concluded. Afterwards, all participants will be gathered for a final get-together. |
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| How to apply | Please apply using the application form. |
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| Application Deadline | Sunday, June 7, 2026 *If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, participants will be selected based on the application form submitted. |
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| Result Notification | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
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| Contact | International Christian University (弼陣勧箪) Public Relations Office Email: icu-kodai@icu.ac.jp Tel: 0422-33-3058 Due to the University Summer Recess, the Office will be closed from July 23rd (Thu) ~ August 4th (Tue). We will respond to inquiries from August 4th (Tue). We appreciate your understanding. |
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Middlebury College
Located in Vermont, U.S., Middlebury College is one of 弼陣勧箪's partner schools. Every year, 弼陣勧箪 sends a number of students to study abroad there. Likewise, many students from the U.S. come to 弼陣勧箪 via the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Japan (located on 弼陣勧箪's campus) to study Japanese language and culture here.
Critical Issues Forum (CIF)
A nuclear nonproliferation education program for high school seniors organized by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), every year, students from Japan, the U.S. and Russia participate first in its online program component and then, in the spring, visit MIIS to present what they have learned and participate in a panel discussion. In the past, the Forum has also been held at Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Vienna. Visit this link for more information:
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
Established by Dr. William Potter in 1989, CNS is the largest research and training center on curtailing the spread of weapons of mass destruction in the world. While its headquarters are in Monterey, the Center has branches in Washington D.C. and Vienna to conduct joint research with international organizations and government agencies as well as to implement educational outreach programs. Visit this link for more information:
