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Elena and Allyson

Alumni News, General HIU News

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.

Efrain Agosto

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.”

Donna Schaper

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.

Carl and Hans

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.

Eid Ghadir

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.

Fall 2020 Discount Graphic

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.

Lorraine Browne

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.

Journal of Interreligious Studies

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.

MAC Bilal

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.

Duffy Ed

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.”