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Indonesian Scholars Conclude Their HIU Residency with Music and ReflectionNovember 21, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, HIU held a certificate ceremony for eight Indonesian students from the Istiqlal Mosque Ulama Cadre Education (PKUMI) program who joined us about three months ago. The program, run by the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, provides Indonesian graduate students in the writing stages of their MA and P.hD. programs with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an American, interreligious, and intercultural academic environment. All participants are enrolled in the PTIQ University’s Department of Tafsir (Quranic Commentary).
Alumni News
Islamic Chaplaincy Alum Joins Trinity College as Director of Muslim LifeOctober 23, 2024
Osman Simsek '24, MA in Islamic Chaplaincy alum, was hired recently as the Director of Muslim Life at Trinity College in Hartford. His journey towards becoming a Muslim chaplain began with the unsettling images of doctors and nurses fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by their determination to help others despite facing death, Osman asked himself how he could contribute to society.
General HIU News
HIU Prepares to Search for Islamic Studies Senior Faculty Position
October 23, 2024
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Toy Drive: Christmas Gift-Giving MinistryProfessor Emerita Miriam Therese (MT) Winter will be back in Hartford in December to continue her long tradition of donating toys and gift items to needy children in Hartford.The Where Love Is Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry to Children in Need has been in operation for several decades. MT and her
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Book Launch: Muhammad in the Seminary by Rev. Dr. David D. GraftonJoin us at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace for an insightful evening discussing Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton's latest book. This in-person and livestreamed event promises to be engaging and thought-provoking, shedding light on Dr. Grafton's research about how Islam was studied
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Post-Religious Life in America: Can It Work?Join New York Times columnist Ross Douthat in conversation with President Joel N. Lohr for a fascinating discussion.With religious attendance and affiliation both in decline, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, in conversation with President Joel N. Lohr, will discuss the possibilities and
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Pilgrimage to IonaHartford International University plans a pilgrimage to Iona in Scotland from June 7-14, 2025. Spots remain open for the trip, but the sooner you reserve your place, the better. Iona is a tiny island off the southwest coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, a “thin place,” which holds great
From the Blog
From the Blog
Interreligious vs. Interfaith: Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between These Terms
“Interreligious” and “interfaith” are often used interchangeably, though some scholars, practitioners, and activists favor one term over the other. Learn more about how we define these two terms, their similarities, and their differences.
The post Interreligious vs. Interfaith: Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between These Terms first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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Peacebuilding Must Become the Norm
As we approach the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel and mark a year of living with the unimaginable, one thing is clear: The kind of peacebuilding and interreligious dialogue work we do at Hartford International University must become the norm rather than the exception.
The post Peacebuilding Must Become the Norm first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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How College Chaplains Promote Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental health is an important issue for college students, and chaplains play a vital role in promoting mental health and well-being on college campuses. Imagine a student caught in the grips of anxiety and depression...
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