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Peter Berger

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Seminary Mourns the Passing of Sociologist Peter L. Berger, 88

June 30, 2017

Peter L. Berger, a renowned sociologist who taught at Hartford Seminary in the early 1960s, passed away on June 27. He was 88.

Professor Miriam Therese Winter

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Prayer Shawl Ministry Still Going Strong

June 22, 2017

In its 19th year, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, which grew from a project initiated by two graduates of the 1997 Women's Leadership Institute led by Professor Miriam Therese Winter

Rev. Donald R. Steinle

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Hartford Seminary Mourns the Passing of the Rev. Donald R. Steinle, Honorary Degree Recipient

June 20, 2017

The Rev. Donald R. Steinle, the recipient of an honorary degree from Hartford Seminary in 2014, passed away on June 13. Hartford Seminary sends its thoughts and prayers to the Rev. Steinle’s family.

Academic Dean Scott Thumma

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Dean Scott Thumma Comments on Megachurches for Detroit News Article

June 20, 2017

Academic Dean Scott Thumma, an expert on megachurches, commented in a Detroit News story about a conflict between religious leaders and a bishop's widow over the assets of a Detroit megachurch.

2107 Luce-Hartford conference

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Luce-Hartford Conference Examines Refugee Crisis in Europe and the U.S.

May 25, 2017

The 2107 Luce-Hartford conference, the first of four annual conferences at Hartford Seminary funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, drew about 70 participants from May 22-24 for lectures, panels and roundtable discussions.

Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper

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The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper Featured in New York Times Article

May 24, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, who teaches in Hartford Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program, was featured prominently in a New York Times article on May 19 about a time before Roe V. Wade when Chicago clergy members took steps to help women end unwanted pregnancies.

Chicago Theological Seminary

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Cooperative M.Div. Adds Another Partner School: Chicago Theological Seminary Online

May 23, 2017

Hartford Seminary is pleased to add a fully online option to the schools that partner with its Cooperative Master of Divinity program. Chicago Theological Seminary Online is now a choice for Hartford Seminary students who want to earn an M.Div.

Najib Awad

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Professor Najib Awad Reads Paper at Conference on Religion and Violence

May 18, 2017

Between May 6 and 7, Professor Najib Awad participated via Skype in a conference on “Religion and Violence” that was held by Mou’minun Bila-Hudoud Institution (Believers without Borders) in Rabat, Morocco.

Heidi Hadsell

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President Heidi Hadsell to Retire after 2017-18 Academic Year

May 15, 2017

Dr. Heidi Hadsell, President of Hartford Seminary, announced on Monday, May 15, that she will retire following the 2017-18 academic year.

Graduation 2017

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70 Hartford Seminary Graduates Challenged to Make a Difference

May 13, 2017

Faculty Marshall Yahya Michot led 70 graduates to the white tent on Hartford Seminary’s front lawn on Friday, May 12, where they prayed, sang and received their diplomas during an inspiring two-hour ceremony.