The Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles

Young adulthood is often when we form our identities in such a way as to define our life’s purpose and shape our destiny. It is a crucial time to find guiding principles and ideals that will lead to a meaningful future. That’s where we come in. CARP is the collegiate ministry of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, commonly known as the “Unification Church.” We welcome individuals of any cultural, ethnic, or religious background. We provide an environment where students and young adults can contemplate important life questions, seek answers, and improve their lives through practice, based on our Three Core Principles:

 

God - Renew our spirituality through seeking truth and relating with God as our Parent

Family - Realize one family under God through practicing integrity and true love

Peace - Raise true leaders who create a peaceful environment and united world

 

The Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (CARP) is a department of HSA-UWC (Family Federation for World Peace and Unification), since the merger in 2023.

CARP was founded in 1966 by the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon and his wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. Their vision for young people was that they would be educated in serving the world before serving themselves, their families, and their nations. The way they saw it, the passion that young people have is enough to move nations, and when young people commit to something, they are tenacious. Rev. and Dr. Moon hoped that CARP would provide the stimulation and environment these young people need to flourish not just intellectually and financially but, most importantly, in heart.

 

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