Events

Upcoming Events

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Feb 27

7:00 pm

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

AmyJillLevine
Mar 06

6:00 pm

Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures Differently

PLEASE 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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Mar 19

7:00 pm

Gallery Opening for Dances with the Divine

Come 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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Mar 25

5:00 pm

Greening Palestine: Presentation and Eco-Justice Iftar

Join 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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Mar 02

6:30 pm

Writes of Passage

A Four Session Exploration of Liminal InitiationGuided by Kristopher Drummond, poet, dreamworker, and wilderness guide REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR SESSIONS HEREWe have crossed the threshold.Don’t you feel that?We’ve crossed a boundary from which there’s no turning back.This is either the darkness of

David Brooks
Apr 29

7:00 pm

David Brooks on Spirituality

Acclaimed 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. Registration

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Jun 07

9:00 am

Pilgrimage to Iona

Hartford 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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Feb 20

12:00 pm

Online Book Talk: Tawātur in Islamic Thought

Join 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

Ilia Delio
Feb 10

7:00 pm

Old God, New God with Ilia Delio

Dr. 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

Girish teaching
Jan 31

7:00 pm

Embodied Mindfulness: Singing for Health and Wellness Workshop

Science 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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Dec 12

7:00 pm

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

MT Winter with toys
Oct 23

9:00 am

Toy Drive: Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry

Professor 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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Dec 04

7:00 pm

Book Launch: Muhammad in the Seminary by Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton

Join 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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Nov 09

10:00 am

Post Election Retreat: A Gathering of Healing, Hope and Unity

PLEASE 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

Allison Norton
Nov 07

12:15 pm

What's Next Series: Is a D.Min. for You?

Is a Doctor of Ministry degree for you? Join us for an interactive conversation with HIU's Doctor of Ministry co-Director and a panel of alums to dive deep into what makes this program stand out. Discover how HIU’s D.Min. can transform your leadership, whether you're in chaplaincy, pastoral roles,

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Nov 07

7:00 am

27th Annual Greater Hartford Multifaith Prayer Breakfast

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE ARTIST COLLECTIVE, 1200 ALBANY AVE., HARTFORDSince 1997 the Greater Hartford Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast has reached across religious boundaries to find and celebrate those beliefs we share, to pray for the Greater Hartford community and to acknowledge

Labyrinth opening 2014
Oct 19

9:00 am

Loving the Wild: What Is Eco-Spirituality?

PLEASE NOTE: THE HARTFORD MARATHON CONFLICTS WITH THIS DATE, SO IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. STAY TUNED!What do your heart and spirit and body long for, in relation to Earth – or what does it mean to fall in love with the Sacred Wild? Join Dr. Lisa Dahill at Hartford International University for Religion