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Ron Malcolm

General HIU News

Facilities Maintainer Ron Malcolm Retires after 17 Years

September 5, 2019

Hartford Seminary wished a happy retirement to Ron Malcolm, a devoted employee for the last 17 years, at a gathering for employees and family on Aug. 30.

Niels Valdemar Vinding

Faculty In The News

Scholar to Research Muslim Leadership Across U.S. and Danish Contexts

September 3, 2019

Hartford Seminary welcomes research scholar Niels Valdemar Vinding to campus this semester.

Shanell Touched Book Cover

Faculty In The News

Professor Shanell T. Smith Pens Book for Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Church

September 3, 2019

Shanell T. Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins and Director of the Cooperative Master of Divinity Program, has written a new book that is available for pre-order.

Hossein Kamaly Book Cover

Faculty In The News

Professor Hossein Kamaly Publishes 'A History of Islam in 21 Women'

August 30, 2019

Hossein Kamaly, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, has a new book out from One World Publications called “A History of Islam in 21 Women.”

186th Year with Convocation

General HIU News

Hartford Seminary Enters 186th Year with Convocation

August 30, 2019

Hartford Seminary soared into its 186th year during a Convocation that featured a rousing gospel song from Kymberli Joye, a finalist on Season 15 of The Voice and daughter of Bishop Victor Rush ’18.

Donna Schaper

Faculty In The News

Alec Baldwin Interviews the Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper for Podcast

August 21, 2019

The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, Faculty Associate in Religious Leadership, was featured on the Aug. 20 episode of Alec Baldwin’s podcast, “Here’s the Thing,” a production of WNYC Studios.

Joel Lohr at Capitol

General HIU News

President Joel N. Lohr Receives Interfaith Harmony Award

August 15, 2019

The Pakistani American Association of Connecticut honored President Joel N. Lohr with its Interfaith Harmony Award at a ceremony held on August 14 at the State Capitol in Hartford.

Scott Thumma

Faculty In The News

Hartford Seminary Is a Resource for Article on Church Consulting

August 5, 2019

The Hartford Business Journal this week features a Hartford Seminary student and quotes Professor Scott Thumma in an article about churches using business consultants to boost attendance and support.

Hartford Seminary

Faculty In The News

Dr. Bilal Ansari and Dr. Colleen Keyes to Provide Training for Greater Hartford Legal Aid

July 30, 2019

Dr. Bilal Ansari, ’11, Co-Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Program and Faculty Associate in Muslim Pastoral Theology, will conduct two training sessions for the staff of Greater Hartford Legal Aid in understanding Islamic terminology.

MAC Bilal

Faculty In The News

Dr. Bilal Ansari Is Guest Educator at Jerusalem Peacebuilders’ Leadership Institute

July 25, 2019

On Friday, July 19, 2019, Bilal Ansari, Co-Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Program and Faculty Associate of Muslim Pastoral Theology, served as a guest educator at Jerusalem Peacebuilders’ Leadership Institute.