Honora, Dexter
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Education
D.Min., New York Theological Seminary
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Connery, Katarina
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
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
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
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
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
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...
SDG 4 : Global and Regional Perspectives and Pathways toward 2030
Together with the Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought (RIIWT), HJI co-hosted a special program, focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education, entitled “SDG 4 : Global and Regional Perspectives and Pathways toward 2030.″ Ambassador Mario L. de Leon Jr (Ret) of the Philippines highlighted the importance and various issues on education and Dr. Thomas Ward, Professor of Peace and Development Studies, HJI, followed with his response. Dr. Claude Perrottet, president of RIIWT, moderated the event. This insightful program...
Faculty Roundtable “True Parents in America: A Chronology, 1965-2025”
HJI held its Faculty Roundtable Series on Thursday, December 4, and featured Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies at HJI, Dr. Michael Mickler as he shared with us his work and his team upon completing a chronology of True Parents in America 1965-2025. Dr. Franco Famularo, Chair of the HJI Board of Trustees and HJI Alumni, Mr. Michael McDevitt, Director of HJ East Garden Museum and Ms. Tal Zorer, Executive Assistant to the President of FFWPU-USA added their comments and perspectives about the project of preserving the history of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han in...