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Professor Feryal Salem Works with Seminary Partners in Singapore
February 2, 2018
Professor Feryal Salem recently returned from a week of teaching and participating in dialogue with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS). A longtime Hartford Seminary partner, MUIS works to bring about a greater understanding of Islam and Muslims among the multi-racial and multi-religious society of Singapore
General HIU News
President Heidi Hadsell to Moderate Panel on 'The Meaning of Jerusalem'
February 1, 2018
President Heidi Hadsell will serve as moderator for the World Affairs Council program “The Meaning of Jerusalem” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Infinity Hall in Hartford.
Faculty In The News
The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper Blogs about 'Adaptive Reuse' of Religious Buildings
February 1, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, Faculty Associate in Religious Leadership at Hartford Seminary, has written a blog about the philanthropic opportunities around adaptive reuse of religious buildings.
Campus Events
Celebrating The Muslim World Special Issue on 'The Protestant Reformation and Islam'
January 30, 2018
A panel discussion on Jan. 24 focused on the special issue of The Muslim World on “The Protestant Reformation and Islam.”
Alumni News
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray, BMP Alum and Hartsem Lecturer, Named President of Chicago Theological Seminary
January 26, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray, who graduated with the first class of the Black Ministries Program in the early 1980s, has been appointed as the next President of Chicago Theological Seminary.
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Mourns Passing of Bob Evans, Plowshares Institute Founder and Former Faculty Member
January 25, 2018
Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06107, officiated by the Rev. Jan Hawkins, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Hawkins and the Rev. Julie Emery. There will be a reception following
Faculty In The News
Professor Scott Thumma Plans Major Faith Communities Survey for 2020
January 24, 2018
Professor Scott Thumma and Erica Dollhopf, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Society, led a steering committee meeting last week to plan for Faith Communities Today‘s major 2020 survey effort.
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David D. Grafton To Assume Role of Interim Academic Dean in July
January 18, 2018
President Heidi Hadsell has announced that Professor Scott Thumma will complete his 18-month term as Interim Dean at the end of June, returning to his many responsibilities as a faculty member, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research and Director of the Doctor of Ministry program.
General HIU News
Community Partners Invited to Meet Presidential Candidates
January 17, 2018
From January 28 to January 31, the final three candidates for the position of President of Hartford Seminary will be on campus. Candidates will meet with the President’s Council, Corporators, and community partners in the Meeting Room according to the following schedule:
General HIU News
Update on the Presidential Search
January 10, 2018
A message from Jim Robertson on the Presidential Search.