Adjunct Assistant Professor of Research Methods and Analysis in the Social Sciences Frederick A. Swarts, Ph.D., has had a distinguished career in academic, governmental, and nonprofit sectors. In academia, Dr. Swarts taught graduate courses in Research Methods, Sustainable Development, and Thesis at the University of Bridgeport, as well as Biology at Lackawanna College. He currently serves as Academic Dean at Bridgeport International Academy and Life Sciences Editor for New World Encyclopedia. In the governmental sector, Dr. Swarts served from 2010 to 2021 as a board member on the U.S....

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry Education D.Min., New York Theological Seminary Publications Courses Honors / Awards / Memberships

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Peace Studies Dr. Katarina Connery is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Peace Studies at HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership. Dr. Connery holds a bachelor’s degree in International Political Economy and Diplomacy from the University of Bridgeport and a master’s degree in International Development, with a focus on Human Security, from the University of Pittsburgh. During her graduate studies, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Asian Studies from the University of Pittsburgh’s Asian Studies Center. Dr. Connery obtained...

Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Ministry Dr. Mika Deshotel is an Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Ministry at HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership. Dr. Deshotel obtained her Doctoral of Ministry (D.Min.) at HJI, in 2025. Prior to Adjunct Instructor, she served as Associate Dean for Student Life at HJI. Education D.Min., HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership Publications Courses MIN 5102 Worship and Liturgy Honors / Awards / Memberships