ABOUT IRPA
HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA)
HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA)
Creating a Platform for Enhancing Comparative Scriptural Knowledge
The HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA) aims to deepen religious exchange and understanding beyond a basic level of comprehension of different religious scriptures. As part of this initiative, HWPL is inviting prominent religious leaders from various faiths to deliver lectures at the IRPA. These lectures will serve as a platform for comparative scriptural research, promoting a culture of peace, and interfaith unity.
The IRPA lecture series leverages upon our expertise in planning and conducting seminars and events both online and offline around the world. Our lectures have reached a diverse and international audience as HWPL’s team of experts and interpreters have facilitated the delivery of the lectures via Zoom in multiple languages, allowing for wider accessibility.
Here are the objectives of the IRPA.
Firstly,
To promote understanding of different religions and cultures through the study of scriptures, fostering religious and cultural exchanges.
Secondly,
To increase the number of religious leaders with a deep understanding of scriptures from various religions by providing educational opportunities for scripture learning, thereby expanding inter-religious exchanges.
Thirdly,
To overcome misunderstandings that lead to extremism and violence against religions by fostering efforts to understand the scriptures, which are the essential teachings of religion, thereby spreading a culture of peace.
IRPA Timeline
Key milestones in the development of the HWPL International Religious Peace Academy
| • | 2023.07 | The 1st HWPL International Religious Peace Academy |
| • | 2024.03 | The 2nd HWPL International Religious Peace Academy |
| • | 2024.04 | The 1st HWPL International Christian Peace Academy |
| • | 2024.06 | The 1st HWPL International Buddhist Peace Academy |
| • | 2024.06 | The 1st HWPL International Islamic Peace Academy |
| • | 2024.11 | The 2nd HWPL International Buddhist Peace Academy |
| • | 2025.01 | The 3rd HWPL International Religious Peace Academy |
Host Organization: HWPL
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is an international peace NGO associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and in Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
HWPL is committed to achieving global peace and the cessation of war through various initiatives, including the establishment of international law for peace, inter-religious dialogue, and peace education. As the host of the IRPA, HWPL continues to build a sustainable culture of peace by fostering mutual respect and understanding among different faiths worldwide.
Official Website: www.hwpl.kr