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Hartford Courant Publishes President Joel N. Lohr's Op-Ed on Antisemitism
January 13, 2020
President Joel N. Lohr’s op-ed piece, “No, our work on anti-Semitism is not done — especially as Christians,” was published in the Sunday, Jan. 12, edition of The Hartford Courant.
Faculty In The News
Professor Scott Thumma Interviewed on Split in Methodist Church
January 10, 2020
A recent proposal to split the United Methodist Church into two – one side in favor of gay marriage and accepting of gay clergy, the other opposed — is dividing not only the denomination but individual congregations, Professor Scott Thumma told The Hartford Courant.
General HIU News
The Family and Youth Institute Releases Resources for Black Muslim Youth
January 6, 2020
The Family and Youth Institute — a Michigan-based organization that promotes positive youth development, healthy marriages, effective parenting, and mental health and well being — has just released two resources for Black Muslim youth.
General HIU News
David Figliuzzi Joins Recruitment and Admissions Team
January 3, 2020
David Figliuzzi, a student in Hartford Seminary’s Cooperative Master of Divinity program, has joined the Recruitment and Admissions team as a part-time recruiter.
Faculty In The News
Christianity Today Looks at Professor Scott Thumma's Work on Religion Census
January 2, 2020
Christianity Today recently published a comprehensive look at the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, interviewing Professor Scott Thumma about his work in identifying the nondenominational faith communities across the country.
Faculty In The News
Professor Lucinda Mosher Has New 'Building Bridges' Book
January 2, 2020
Lucinda Mosher, Faculty Associate in Interfaith Studies, has announced the release of Power: Divine and Human: Christian and Muslim Perspectives, the latest in the Building Bridges Seminar series.
General HIU News
President Joel N. Lohr Joins Government Officials, Faith Leaders in Condemning Antisemitism
December 31, 2019
“What kind of world do we live in if our places of prayer—especially synagogues and mosques—are the ones that need the most security?”
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Condemns Antisemitic Attacks in NY, NJ
December 29, 2019
Following the news of a stabbing attack at a Hanukkah celebration in rabbi’s NY home on Dec. 28, which followed other attacks in NYC and the New Jersey Kosher Market shootings on Dec. 10, President Lohr issued this statement:
General HIU News
Seminary Community Celebrates Roseann Lezak after 38 Years of Service
December 20, 2019
Not a dry eye could be found in Hartford Seminary’s Meeting Room as dozens of colleagues, family, and friends paid tribute to Roseann Lezak, Director of Administration and Facilities, as she retired after a marathon 38-year career.
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Mourns the Passing of the Rev. Jean Blanning
December 11, 2019
Hartford Seminary was saddened to learn of the passing of the Rev. Jean M. Blanning, who served as a writing consultant at Hartford Seminary for several years, ending in 2014. She was 91.