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Seminary Hosts Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Care Worker Training
January 14, 2014
In conjunction with the National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN), Hartford Seminary hosted a one-day Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Care Worker training course on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
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Three International Scholars Arrive at Seminary
January 9, 2014
Three new international scholars – two from Turkey and one from the Czech Republic – have arrived on Hartford Seminary’s campus to begin their research projects.
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Prof. Scott Thumma's Research Cited in Two Publications
January 5, 2014
Two of Prof. Scott Thumma’s studies for the Hartford Institute of Religion Research have been cited in recent news articles.
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Courant's Extraordinary Life Column Features Prof. Willem Bijlefeld
January 5, 2014
The Hartford Courant’s Extraordinary Life column of Jan. 4, 2014, featured Prof. Willem Bijlefeld, a longtime Hartford Seminary professor, dean and founder of the Macdonald Center. Prof. Bijlefeld, who retired from the Seminary in 1990, died on Dec. 15, 2013, at the age of 88.
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M.T. Winter's Autobiography Is an AudioFile Editor's Pick, Earphones Winner
January 2, 2014
A new audiobook recording of Prof. Miriam Therese Winter’s “The Singer and the Song” has been honored as an editor’s pick by AudioFile and received an Earphones Award.
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A Pete Seeger-Inspired Sermon
January 1, 2014
This sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dean C. Ahlberg, a Hartford Seminary graduate, at First Church of Christ, Congregational (U.C.C.) in Redding, CT, on Feb. 2, 2014.
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Prof. Najib Awad Interviewed for Radio Program
December 28, 2013
Prof. Najib Awad was interviewed by the Baladna Radio FM station, which broadcasts from Berlin, Germany. The interview, to be aired Jan. 25, was on “Revolution and Social Change from the perspective of Jesus Christ.”
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Seminary Mourns Loss of Prof. Willem Bijlefeld, Macdonald Center Founder
December 18, 2013
Willem A. Bijlefeld, 88, who retired from Hartford Seminary in 1990 after 25 years as a Professor of Islamic Studies, Academic Dean, Editor of The Muslim World, and founder and director of the Macdonald Center, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, after a long illness.
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Christmas Toy Collection in Full Swing; DCF Deputy Commissioner Visits
December 3, 2013
Stuffed animals, dolls, train sets and art supplies have taken over Hartford Seminary’s lobby during the annual Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry organized by Prof. M.T. Winter. During the first week in December, Deputy DCF Commissions Michael Williams visited the Seminary to see the ministry in action as social workers “shopped” for gifts for their clients.
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Heather Holda Is New Director of Human Resources, Assistant to the President
December 2, 2013
Heather Holda is our new Director of Human Resources and Assistant to the President, replacing Mary Zeman. Heather has been an office manager, a preschool director, a Christian education director, and administrative assistant, a music director, a coach, a reporter and a private music teacher.