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2025 Annual Report

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Dive into the HJI 2025 Annual Report. Beyond the year’s core stats, you’ll find an inspiring message from President Walsh, student and alumni spotlights, highlights, and more! Read the 2025 Annual Report Ready to make an impact in 2026? You can choose to support our General Fund, specific degree programs, or vital student resources like Scholarships, Research Activities, Student Life, and Library Services. Every gift helps strengthen the HJI community. Support HJI

Honoring Imboni Radebe

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On Saturday, January 17, a historic gathering took place at HJI’s campus at 481 Eighth Avenue in NYC, as HJI and FFWPU USA joined forces to host a profound celebration honoring Imboni Radebe—Founder of the Revelation Spiritual Home and recipient of the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize Founder’s Award. The atmosphere was one of warmth and significance, bringing together leaders from WFWP, UPF, ACLC, YSP, and allied networks to celebrate a unique intersection of spiritual leadership, scholarship, and global peacebuilding. Watch the Recording Introducing the Publication of The Revelation...

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!