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Alums, Dean Contribute to Journal of Interreligious Studies
August 31, 2020
Two Hartford Seminary International Peacemaking alums contributed articles to the most recent issue of the Journal of Interreligious Studies, a special issue in collaboration with the Russell Berrie Fellowship program in Interreligious Studies at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy. Academic Dean David D. Grafton also contributed a book review.
General HIU News
Louisville Institute Awards $44,000 Grant for Latinx Research Project
August 19, 2020
The Louisville Institute has awarded Hartford Seminary a grant of $44,150 for a Collaborative Inquiry Team project called “The Presence of Latinx Pastors in Non-Latinx Mainline Protestant Churches: Impact and Learning.”
General HIU News
The Porch Magazine Adds the Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper as Columnist
August 6, 2020
The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, Faculty Associate in Religious Leadership, is The Porch Magazine’s newest columnist under the moniker The Dolly Mama.
General HIU News
Journal of Social Encounters Publishes Two Hartford Seminary Essays
August 6, 2020
Carl Chudy, SX, a Doctor of Ministry student, and Dr. Hans Harmakaputra, Visiting Assistant Professor in Comparative Theology and Muslim-Christian Relations, both had essays published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Social Encounters.
General HIU News
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.
General HIU News
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.
General HIU News
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.
Faculty In The News
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.
Faculty In The News
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.
General HIU News
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.”