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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.

Building Interfaith Communities

“ABRAHAM: Out of One, Many” Completes Global Tour in Connecticut

December 7, 2021