Events
Upcoming Events
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Greening Palestine: Presentation and Eco-Justice IftarJoin us for a presentation from Simon Awad, the executive director of the Environmental Education Center (EEC), Beit Jala, West Bank.This event is co-sponsored by the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at HIU, the Center for Transformative Spirituality at HIU, the
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‘It’s a Calling’: Sit Down with Jay Williams, CEO of a $1 Billion NonprofitJay Williams is President and CEO of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Connecticut’s largest community foundation with a $1 billion+ endowment. The foundation is currently celebrating its Centennial Anniversary. In HIU’s biennial Rion Lecture, he will talk about his career as a calling and
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3rd Sacred Languages Symposium: 'Human Dignity'This symposium, sponsored by the Duncan Black Macdonald Center at HIU, invites select scholars and practitioners in the field of scriptural studies of the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, the Qur’an, or other sacred texts to examine and explore various facets of how the sacred languages are understood,
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David Brooks on Spirituality and Leading Your Best LifeAcclaimed author and New York Times columnist David Brooks will the featured speaker for the Forum for Life and Meaning, a joint program of HIU and the Spiritual Life Center. PLEASE NOTE: This in-person-only event will take place at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. A reception with
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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
Past Events
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Gallery Opening for Dances with the DivineCome enjoy a gallery opening for the Candace Low photography exhibit Dances with the Divine, which will be on display in Hartford International University's chapel from March 19 through May 15. Enjoy refreshments and hear Candace talk about her work.This event is supported by the Center for
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Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures DifferentlyPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT ASYLUM HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHAsylum Hill Congregational Church is partnering with Hartford International University to present, “Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures Differently,” featuring renowned scholar Dr. Amy
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What's Next Series: Getting Published – What's Involved?Professor Lucinda Mosher, senior editor of the Journal of Interreligious Studies, is a prolific author and an award-winning editor, with more than twenty books to her credit—plus numerous book chapters, journal articles, and book reviews. In this webinar, she will address frequently asked
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Online Book Talk: Tawātur in Islamic ThoughtJoin us via Zoom to learn about Tawātur in Islamic Thought, a book by Dr. Suheil Laher.From the publisher: The book traces the development of tawātur theories and explores their role in defining Islamic orthodoxy.Tawātur is the concept that information yields certainty if acquired through a
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Old God, New God with Ilia DelioDr. Ilia Delio, a renowned scholar of religion and science, will present a two-session online webinar called “Old God, New God” from 7 to 9 p.m. on two Mondays, Feb. 10 and 17, 2025.At the first session, Dr. Delio will discuss how new discoveries in science, such as quantum physics, open up new
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Embodied Mindfulness: Singing for Health and Wellness WorkshopScience is proving what ancient cultures and our inner wisdom already know: your voice can become one of the most powerful agents of transformation in every facet of your life. Sharing his own experience as a sound healer, musician, yogi, and former Hindu monk, Girish offers tools and practices to
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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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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 Election Retreat: A Gathering of Healing, Hope and UnityPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER, 76 SHERMAN STREET, HARTFORD.This election season has been like no other. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, the atmosphere of discord and divisiveness has burned out many of us. And yet, Hope and Joy still emerge