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Dr. Bilal Ansari Will Participate in Gathering of Prominent Scholars
January 20, 2022
Dr. Bilal Ansari, Faculty Associate in Muslim Pastoral Theology and Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Program, is among 12 prominent scholars who will participate in a two-day seminar on the topic, "God Talk: Divine Revelation and Communication" on Feb. 18 and 19.
General HIU News, Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
New Issue of Journal of Interreligious Studies Released
January 19, 2022
The Journal of Interreligious Studies is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 34 (2022): “The Spiritual But Not Religious and Theology Without Walls,” guest edited by Bin Song, assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Washington College (Maryland, U.S.A).
General HIU News, Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
HIU Offers 50% Off Scholarships to Interfaith Youth Core Alumni
January 19, 2022
Hartford International University is now offering a 50% off scholarship and application fee waivers for the MA in Interreligious Studies program to alumni of the Interfaith Youth Core.
General HIU News
President Lohr Reflects on the Colleyville Synagogue Hostage Crisis
January 18, 2022
As we begin a new week after the conclusion of a sacred day, our national holiday honoring the legacy of the great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the important work ahead to bring racial justice to our country and world. May God give us strength and resolve. On this new day we are also reminded that our Jewish family is again wounded, this time in working through the trauma and senselessness of the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis.
General HIU News
President Lohr Sets Spring Office Hours
January 11, 2022
President Lohr will hold office hours for students, faculty, and staff by appointment. Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis in 15-minute time slots on the dates below between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
General HIU News
$1 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Create a National Training Program for Black Church Leaders
January 3, 2022
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU), formerly Hartford Seminary, is set to transform its Black Ministries Program into a national initiative, preparing a new generation of pastors for the Black Church. Expanding the two-year certificate course to a wider audience is made possible by a $1 million grant to Hartford Seminary from Lilly Endowment Inc.
General HIU News
Report Shows Congregations Respond to Pandemic With Extraordinary Social Outreach
December 21, 2021
Just in time for the holiday season, the Hartford Institute for Religion Research has released its second report examining how U.S. congregations are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and findings this time show most churches are embracing new and innovative ministry opportunities.
Faculty In The News
HIU Mourns the Passing of Rev. Dr. Wadi Haddad, Former Longtime Professor
December 21, 2021
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace mourns the passing of a longtime professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations who had a long and distinguished academic career.
Faculty In The News, General HIU News
Pulse of the Region Podcast to Feature President Lohr
December 10, 2021
President Joel N. Lohr will be featured on the December Pulse of the Region podcast presented by the MetroHartford Alliance.
Campus Events
Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry Gets a Boost from Volunteers
December 8, 2021
The annual "Where Love Is" Christmas gift-giving ministry for children in need is back in full swing at Hartford International University. A dozen or so volunteers spent the evening stuffing gift bags and organizing toys for the hundreds of children who will receive them over the next few weeks.