Study Programs & Institute

New Hope Theological Society / NHTS Institute

Study Programs & Institute

Theology • Religion • Ethics • History • Human Understanding

The NHTS Institute is the Foundation’s theological and educational branch for independent study, public learning, comparative research, and critical inquiry across traditions.

Areas of Study

  • Universalist Theology
  • Comparative Religion
  • Religious Literacy
  • Christianity, Islam & Judaism
  • Indigenous & African traditions
  • Eastern traditions & ancient belief systems
  • Philosophy & Ethics
  • History, Culture & Religion
  • Interfaith Dialogue
  • Origins of Belief & Theology in Society

Study Pathways

Independent Study

Guided reading, research pathways, theology archive materials, and self-directed learning.

Public Learning

Lectures, workshops, seminars, digital resources, religious literacy, history, culture, ethics, and comparative study.

Future Learning Pathways

Structured courses or learning pathways may be developed later and will be described only when formally approved and ready.

Learning Philosophy

NHTS study programs support scholarship, inquiry, dialogue, historical context, critical thinking, and public education across traditions rather than denominational recruitment.

Educational Status & Academic Integrity

NHTS educational offerings are intended for public education, independent study, theological inquiry, workshops, seminars, and related learning. NHTS does not imply accreditation or accredited degree-granting authority unless such status is independently verified and specifically stated. Any internal certificate, completion recognition, or educational acknowledgment must be clearly distinguished from an accredited academic degree.

Research & Knowledge Resources

The Institute’s public research and educational publications are organized through the Foundation Knowledge Center, including theology, comparative religion, history, culture, ethics, philosophy, interfaith dialogue, and human-dignity education.