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Spring 2026 Registration

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HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is now accepting enrollment for new students and returning students for the upcoming semester of Spring 2026. To view the course descriptions and for a brief video overview of each course, click here. View HJI Spring 2026 and Winter Intensive Courses here!

Guiding for Good: Leading Through Change – Annual Conference

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On December 10-12, Dr. Walsh, President of HJI, and Dean Boyd, HJI Accreditation Liaison Officer, attended the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) 2025 Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, themed Guiding for Good: Leading Through Change. The conference featured sessions reviewing MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation, with an emphasis on innovative, future-focused practices aligned with institutional missions and federal regulations. During the conference, Dr. Walsh and Dean Boyd met with Mr. Michael Bowden of MSCHE and other Middle States...

Honora, Dexter

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

Connery, Katarina

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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...

Deshotel, Mika

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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

Famularo, Franco

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Adjunct Assistant Professor Dr. Franco Famularo is President of Universal Peace Federation in Canada and serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership. He has served Family Federation in multiple roles as Pastor, Educator and Administrator. He is the Canadian representative of the International Sunhak Institute of History and also has over 25 years of business experience. He is an author with interests in religious history, interfaith dialogue and peace activism and served in various roles for over 50 years with UPF and...

A Selection of Spring 2026 Courses

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HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership is proud to present the courses for the Winter Intensive and Spring 2026. For a brief video overview of each course click here. View HJI Spring 2026 and Winter Intensive Courses here!

Holiday Gathering for Faculty and Staff

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On December 22, HJI faculty and staff gathered on campus for our annual holiday luncheon. It was a wonderful opportunity for connection, allowing us to pause and celebrate the year’s collective achievements. Between the delicious catered meal and a lively holiday gift exchange, the room was filled with the spirit of the season. As we look back on a successful year, HJI extends a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team. We look forward to everything we will achieve together as we move into 2026.

Alumna Spotlight – Mika Deshotel

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Mika Deshotel | Doctor of Ministry, 2025 | Bridgeport, Connecticut What inspired you to apply to HJI and your program? What do you most appreciate about being a student at HJI? I began taking classes as a non-degree student in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. I was a pastor and saw this as my chance to receive formal religious education to better serve my community. Later, in 2022 when I completed my time in full-time ministry, I felt called to apply for the DMin program, as a next step for me to increase my capacity to serve God in a bigger way. I...