Academic Programs
Making a difference in a changing world
Hartford International University Interreligious and Peace Studies programs are devoted to deepening humanity’s understanding of different faiths and how we can thrive together. Combining proven methods for embracing differences and dealing with conflict with our interfaith approach to theological education, HIU students graduate with the knowledge and ability to make a real impact in today’s diverse world.
Degrees and Graduate Certificates
Our graduate degree programs are the training ground for interreligious peacebuilders and changemakers across the globe.
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From the issues covered in classes, the dialogue between peers, and the speakers who share their experiences, Hartford is where we engage our hearts and minds.
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Hartford International University offers flexible online courses to fit your schedule whether you live across the globe or are looking to take courses as a working professional.
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Whether you’re seeking an academic or professional degree, personal spiritual growth, or leadership development and practical skills, our Admissions Team is here to guide you through your application process.
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Explore the Hartford International academic catalogue for more information about our mission, faculty, accreditation, and more.
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Search here for options that center your interreligious studies journey in the love of Earth.
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Building Interfaith Communities
Closest to Heaven: Six Years of Interfaith Life at 72 Sherman
For six years, my wife Virginia and I — along with our dog Paisley — lived in our apartment on the third floor of a house on Sherman Street, one of three separate apartments in... The post Closest to Heaven: Six Years of Interfaith Life at 72 Sherman first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Religious Pluralism & Religion in the Modern World
What Yiddish’s Resurgence Means for a New Generation of Jews and the Chaplains Who Serve Them
Many young American Jews are turning to Yiddish to connect with their heritage, build community, and explore identity on their own terms. Explore what university chaplains can learn from this cultural resurgence. The post What Yiddish’s Resurgence Means for a New Generation of Jews and the Chaplains Who Serve Them first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Islands of Sanity: Building a Community of Peace at HIU
In a time of uncertainty, fear, division, and institutional breakdown, perhaps the most important question for a leader is not, "What should I do?" The post Islands of Sanity: Building a Community of Peace at HIU first appeared on Religion & Peace.
General HIU News
HIU to Honor Former President Barbara Brown Zikmund on November 2
October 23, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace will hold a service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Zikmund on Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to noon in the HIU Chapel.
General HIU News
Two HIRR Members Join U.S. Religion Census Steering Committee
October 22, 2026
Dr. Charissa Mikoski, Assistant Professor of Research, and Dr. Allison Norton, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, are participating in the steering committee for the U.S. Religion Census (USRC). The USRC is the most comprehensive effort to document religious life in every U.S. county.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine Discusses Leading the Catholic Biblical Association on Connecticut Public
October 13, 2026
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, HIU’s Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, is serving as president of the Catholic Biblical Association (CBA) of America, an organization dedicated to promoting biblical scholarship and research. She is the first Jewish person to hold the position.
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