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Faculty in the News - June 2016
June 18, 2016
The latest report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research directed by Prof. Scott Thumma formed the core of this opinion piece in Baptist News Global called “Tapping Into Vitality with Congregational Residencies.”
Campus Events
Law Enforcement and Community Representatives Discuss Religious and Cultural Awareness
June 17, 2016
About 75 representatives of the FBI, Hartford area police departments and faith-based community groups gathered at Hartford Seminary on Thursday, June 16, 2016, to discuss ways to educate themselves and the community about cultural and religious traditions that are not their own.
General HIU News
A Joint Muslim Statement on the Carnage in Orlando
June 15, 2016
On behalf of the American Muslim community, we, the undersigned, want to extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the barbaric assault that occurred early yesterday morning at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. We unequivocally say that such an act of hate-fueled violence has no place in any faith, including Islam. As people of faith, we believe that all human beings have the right to safety and security and that each and every human life is inviolable.
General HIU News
Vigils and Services to Honor the Victims in Orlando
June 14, 2016
Places of worship in Connecticut are planning a number of vigils and services to honor the victims of the June 12 shootings in Orlando.
General HIU News
Trustees Commit to Match up to $40,000 in Gifts to Annual Fund
June 2, 2016
In just one year we have announced plans to launch a first-of-its-kind Ph.D. program in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations, expanded the impact of the incredibly popular International Peacemaking Program, launched a successful professional development gathering for college chaplains, added two full-time faculty members to the Macdonald Center and saw a doubling of enrollment in our Doctor of Ministry program.
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Partners with Boston University for Cooperative Master of Divinity Program
May 26, 2016
Hartford Seminary has an exciting new partner for its Cooperative Master of Divinity program: Boston University’s School of Theology.
General HIU News
Three New Trustees Named to Board
May 26, 2016
The Hartford Seminary Board of Trustees welcomed three new members at the Annual Meeting on May 9th on campus. Two newly-appointed trustees, Clare Feldman and Dean Ahlberg, will serve three-year terms, while faculty trustee Feryal Salem was appointed to a two-year term.
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Aida Mansoor Awarded Celie J. Terry Prize
May 19, 2016
The Celie J. Terry Prize, established by Sanford Cloud Jr., Former Chair of Hartford Seminary’s Board of Trustees, is awarded each year to a student who demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement and excellence in interfaith community work in Greater Hartford.
Campus Events
Posthumous Honorary Degree Awarded to Dr. Jamal Barzinji
May 19, 2016
A posthumous Honorary Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, was awarded to Dr. Jamal Barzinji, who passed away in 2015, at Hartford Seminary’s graduation on May 13, 2016.
Faculty In The News
Faculty in the News - May 2016
May 18, 2016
Prof. Najib Awad participated in the annual conference of North American Patristic Society (NAPS) in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend.