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NPR Interviews Professor Scott Thumma on Suspending Worship

March 16, 2020

Scott Thumma, Professor of Sociology of Religion and an expert on megachurches, was interviewed by National Public Radio about how churches are handling services with the outbreak of coronavirus.

Faculty In The News

Professor Shanell T. Smith Releases Book on Surviving Sexual Assault in the Church

March 13, 2020

Shanell T. Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, has a new book on a very personal subject.

Faculty In The News

New York Times Reviews Professor Hossein Kamaly's Book on Muslim Women

March 13, 2020

The New York Times offered a glowing review on March 13 of A History of Islam in 21 Women, a new book by Hossein Kamaly, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Hartford Seminary.

Campus Events

VA Conducts Moving Clergy Training Program at Hartford Seminary

March 9, 2020

A two-day Veterans Health Administration training program that took place at Hartford Seminary last week had many practical components, but it was the emotional aspects of connecting with Veterans that made it so powerful for the more than 30 clergy, faith leaders, and Seminary students who attended.

General HIU News

Read Praxis, Hartford Seminary's Annual Report and Magazine

March 5, 2020

Hartford Seminary’s annual report and magazine, Praxis, is available online below. This issue takes an in-depth look at 15 years of the International Peacemaking Program.

Faculty In The News

Professor Scott Thumma Interviewed about Megachurch Pastor's Quarantine

March 5, 2020

Professor Scott Thumma was asked to address the question of how megachurches might function during a potential public health crisis after Life.Church pastor Bobby Groeschel was quarantined following potential exposure to the coronavirus.

Campus Events

Hartford Seminary Hears a 'Quiet Call for Justice'

March 4, 2020

Members of the disability community, faith leaders, and Hartford Seminary alums, staff, faculty, and students gathered together on Monday to remember disabled victims of crime and to look toward a better future.

General HIU News

A Hartford Seminary Message about COVID-19

March 3, 2020

As you likely know, health officials have warned that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) will spread in the United States. Please know that we are taking steps to prepare for any potential cases and that we are monitoring the situation – both domestically and internationally – with great care.

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Faculty In The News

Professor Timur Yuskaev Is University of Denver Visiting Scholar

March 2, 2020

Timur Yuskaev, Associate Professor of Contemporary Islam, will be the Marsico Visiting Scholar at the University of Denver this week.

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General HIU News

Alumni Magazine Cover Wins Award of Excellence

February 26, 2020

Hartford Seminary’s alumni magazine, Connections, has been honored with an Award of Excellence for a cover designed by Steven Havira, Development and Communications Associate.