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Alum Spotlight: Dr. Mahan Mirza - From the Dynamics of Machines, To the Dynamics of the Heart
February 13, 2017
Ask Dr. Mahan Mirza how he benefited from a Hartford Seminary education, and he will mention three skills he acquired here: “The ability to listen, the ability to find my own voice, and the practice of peacemaking.”
General HIU News
Bestselling Biographer Brad Gooch Shares His Journey with Rumi
February 13, 2017
The famed Sufi poet Rumi traveled about 2,500 miles during his lifetime in the 13th century. Eight centuries later, biographer Brad Gooch embarked on a journey of his own, retracing Rumi’s steps in an effort to learn more about the spiritual teacher whose work continues to gain followers.
Alumni News
Alum Spotlight: The Rev. Gordon Bates Writes Book on Connecticut Prison Association
February 8, 2017
Congratulations are due to the Rev. Gordon Bates, who graduated from Hartford Seminary in 1964 with a Master’s of Sacred Theology and has written a book called The Connecticut Prison Association and the Search for Reformatory Justice that hit bookstore shelves in January.
Faculty In The News
Academic Dean Scott Thumma Quoted in Article about Congregational Vitality
February 6, 2017
An article on the Association of Religion Data Archives’ website quotes Academic Dean Scott Thumma and cites the Faith Communities Today research conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
General HIU News
President Hadsell Reaches Out to Students on Immigration Order
February 2, 2017
This letter was sent to Hartford Seminary students on Monday, Jan. 30.
General HIU News
Eight Scholarships Available for 2017-18 International Peacemaking Program
January 30, 2017
Hartford Seminary proudly announces that scholarships are available for up to eight emerging peacemakers in the 2017-18 class of the International Peacemaking Program.
General HIU News
Director of Library Services Hired With Eye Toward Online Learning
January 30, 2017
Hartford Seminary has hired Ann Crawford as Director of Library Services as it looks to expand its online course offerings, President Heidi Hadsell has announced.
Campus Events
Professor Juan Cole Describes Iran Deal and Shi'i Stance on Nuclear Weapons
January 27, 2017
Professor Juan R.I. Cole of the University of Michigan spoke to an engaged audience on Thursday about the Iran nuclear deal and how it relates to the prohibition against nuclear weapons by the country’s ruling Shi’i clerics.
General HIU News
Dr. Seyfeddin Kara to Fill First-Of-Its-Kind Chair for Shi’i Studies
January 23, 2017
President Heidi Hadsell is pleased to announce that Dr. Seyfeddin Kara will occupy the Imam Ali Chair in Shi’i Studies and Dialogue among Islamic Legal Schools. The chair is the first dedicated to Shi’i Studies in North America
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Hires Dr. Deena Grant for Jewish Studies Chair
January 23, 2017
President Heidi Hadsell is pleased to announce that Dr. Deena Grant will occupy the Jewish Studies Chair, starting July 1 as Associate Professor of Jewish Studies.