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Hartford Seminary Recognizes Eid Ghadir, Important Shia Holiday
August 6, 2020
As home to the first academic chair in Shia Studies in North America, the Hartford Seminary gladly announces the recognition of Eid Ghadir on its calendar. Eid Ghadir 2020 starts on the evening of Friday, Aug. 7, and runs until the evening of Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Graduate Courses Are 50% Off for Fall 2020
July 30, 2020
In recognition of the economic uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced into our students’ lives, Hartford Seminary will offer 50% off COVID-relief scholarships for Fall 2020 to all eligible students.
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Lorraine Browne Promoted to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
July 30, 2020
Hartford Seminary is proud to announce that Lorraine Browne, who has worked at Hartford Seminary in various positions since 2007, has been promoted to a new position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.
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Hartford Seminary Joins Journal of Interreligious Studies Publishing Team
July 22, 2020
Hartford Seminary joins Hebrew College and the Boston University School of Theology as an official publishing partner. Additionally, Lucinda Mosher will now hold the position of Senior Editor, with responsibilities including Book Review Editor, Copyeditor, and editorial advisor to special issues and print projects.
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Dr. Bilal Ansari's Efforts Lead to Action on Racist Covenant
July 21, 2020
Bilal Ansari, Faculty Associate in Muslim Pastoral Theology, has forced a Massachusetts town to reckon with a racist covenant that is still included on property deeds for Williamstown’s Colonial Village neighborhood.
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Greek Moves Online with Expanded Access
July 16, 2020
There are several ways to study Greek this fall with Dr. Edward Duffy, who has a passion for teaching Greek and refuses to leave any student behind. Dr. Duffy believes studying sacred text in the original language is a “treasure waiting to be unlocked.”
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Professor Scott Thumma Writes about Religious Response to Pandemic
July 15, 2020
Scott Thumma, Professor of Sociology of Religion, has written an article for The Congregational Resource Guide called “Tracking the Religious Response to the Pandemic.”
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Professor Miriam Therese Winter to Give Plenary at The Hymn Society Conference
July 9, 2020
Miriam Therese Winter, Faculty Associate in Transformative Leadership and Spirituality, will give a plenary session on Monday, July 13, for the annual conference of The Hymn Society.
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Lucinda Mosher and David D. Grafton Contribute to Christian-Muslim History Volume
July 9, 2020
Lucinda Mosher, Faculty Associate in Interfaith Studies, has written an entry on Episcopal Church missionary Horatio Southgate (1812 – 1890) and his writings for Christian-Muslim Relations. A Bibliographical History Volume 16. North America, South-East Asia, China, Japan and Australasia (1800-1914). Academic Dean David D. Grafton supplied an introductory essay for this volume and edited the North American section.
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Professor Najib George Awad Participates in TV, Online Discussions
July 6, 2020
Najib George Awad, Professor of Christian Theology & Eastern Christian Thought, participated during June in two TV talk-shows and one online panel discussion.