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VIDEO: Imam Zaid Shakir Offers Eid Al-Adha Sermon, Signs Memorandum of Understanding
September 23, 2015
Patience was one of the main themes in an Eid Al-Adha sermon delivered at Hartford Seminary by Imam Zaid Shakir, an influential Islamic scholar and one of the founders of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, CA.
General HIU News
Plowshares Institute Gifts Will Provide for Legacy at Hartford Seminary
September 23, 2015
For more than 30 years, Plowshares Institute has worked as an agent of change around the world, conducting classes in mediation, leading travel seminars, and training national, community and religious leaders in creative ways to intervene in conflict.
Faculty In The News
Faculty in the News - September 2015
September 23, 2015
Prof. Najib Awad gave a briefing to the Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University on Sept. 28. He spoke about “Christians in Contemporary Syria: What Does Minority Mean?”
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Hartford Seminary Convenes Leaders to Assess the State of Interfaith Education
September 21, 2015
With the backing of the Henry Luce Foundation, Hartford Seminary is taking the lead on a project called “The Current State of Interfaith Education in the United States.”
Campus Events, General HIU News
Dr. Hisham Altalib Speaks on Parenting with Islamic Principles
September 16, 2015
Dr. Hisham Altalib is well-known for his work in North America as one of the founders of several significant organizations, including the Muslim Student Association and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), where he is now the director of finance.
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Philosopher Nancy Ellen Abrams Describes 'A God That Could Be Real'
September 15, 2015
A standing-room-only crowd greeted Nancy Ellen Abrams, who came to Hartford Seminary on Sept. 14 to talk about her new book, “A God That Could Be Real.”
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Jennifer Sanborn Named Admissions Recruiter
September 15, 2015
Jennifer Sanborn, a 2012 graduate of Hartford Seminary, has joined the institution as part-time admissions recruiter, as announced by President Heidi Hadsell earlier this month.
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Makes a Mark at President's Event in Washington, DC
September 14, 2015
Hartford Seminary’s faculty, staff and invited guests had a primary role to play during the Fifth Annual President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge Gathering in Washington, DC, on Sept. 10-11.
General HIU News
Convocation Ushers in Hartford Seminary's 182nd Year
September 10, 2015
Hartford Seminary students, faculty, alumni, staff and trustees gathered on Wednesday, Sept. 9, for Convocation, marking the beginning of the Seminary’s 182nd year.
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Hartford Seminary Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
August 21, 2015
Brian Clark was named the Director of Online Learning and Faculty Associate in World Christianity. Brian will continue to build Hartford Seminary’s online course offerings as well as oversee IT affairs for the institution, along with teaching courses.