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Dr. Lucinda Mosher Takes Her Place as President of Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies

December 3, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22, The Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) held its first 501(c)3 corporation meeting with Dr. Lucinda Mosher as President.

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General HIU News

Indonesian Scholars Conclude Their HIU Residency with Music and Reflection

November 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, HIU held a certificate ceremony for eight Indonesian students from the Istiqlal Mosque Ulama Cadre Education (PKUMI) program who joined us about three months ago. The program, run by the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, provides Indonesian graduate students in the writing stages of their MA and P.hD. programs with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an American, interreligious, and intercultural academic environment. All participants are enrolled in the PTIQ University’s Department of Tafsir (Quranic Commentary).

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General HIU News

New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak at HIU

November 21, 2024

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 31

7:00 pm

Embodied Mindfulness: Singing for Health and Wellness Workshop

Science is proving what ancient cultures and our inner wisdom already know: your voice can become one of the most powerful agents of transformation in every facet of your life. Sharing his own experience as a sound healer, musician, yogi, and former Hindu monk, Girish offers tools and practices to

Ilia Delio
Feb 10

7:00 pm

Old God, New God with Ilia Delio

Dr. Ilia Delio, a renowned scholar of religion and science, will present a two-session online webinar called “Old God, New God” from 7 to 9 p.m. on two Mondays, Feb. 10 and 17, 2025.At the first session, Dr. Delio will discuss how new discoveries in science, such as quantum physics, open up new

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Jun 07

9:00 am

Pilgrimage to Iona

Hartford International University plans a pilgrimage to Iona in Scotland from June 7-14, 2025. Spots remain open for the trip, but the sooner you reserve your place, the better.  Iona is a tiny island off the southwest coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, a “thin place,” which holds great


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From the Blog

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Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue

Interreligious vs. Interfaith: Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between These Terms

“Interreligious” and “interfaith” are often used interchangeably, though some scholars, practitioners, and activists favor one term over the other. Learn more about how we define these two terms, their similarities, and their differences. The post Interreligious vs. Interfaith: Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between These Terms first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding Must Become the Norm

As we approach the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel and mark a year of living with the unimaginable, one thing is clear: The kind of peacebuilding and interreligious dialogue work we do at Hartford International University must become the norm rather than the exception. The post Peacebuilding Must Become the Norm first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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Chaplaincy

How College Chaplains Promote Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being

Mental health is an important issue for college students, and chaplains play a vital role in promoting mental health and well-being on college campuses. Imagine a student caught in the grips of anxiety and depression... The post How College Chaplains Promote Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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