General HIU News
Webinar: Coaching for Faith Leaders on Improving Virtual PresenceMarch 19, 2020
A free webinar on Thursday drew 30 participants to learn from Scott Thumma, Professor of Sociology of Religion, and Michael Piazza, Faculty Associate in Congregational Renewal. The two experts shared best practices on how faith communities can improve their virtual presence in a time of crisis.
General HIU News
Latest Journal of Interreligious Studies Available OnlineMarch 17, 2020
This is a special issue featuring articles from the 17th Annual “Engaging Particularities Conference” of the Boston College Theology Department—plus several book reviews. All the articles are available for free on the journal’s website.
Faculty In The News
NPR Interviews Professor Scott Thumma on Suspending WorshipMarch 16, 2020
Scott Thumma, Professor of Sociology of Religion and an expert on megachurches, was interviewed by National Public Radio about how churches are handling services with the outbreak of coronavirus.
Faculty In The News
Professor Shanell T. Smith Releases Book on Surviving Sexual Assault in the ChurchMarch 13, 2020
Shanell T. Smith, Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, has a new book on a very personal subject.
Faculty In The News
New York Times Reviews Professor Hossein Kamaly's Book on Muslim WomenMarch 13, 2020
The New York Times offered a glowing review on March 13 of A History of Islam in 21 Women, a new book by Hossein Kamaly, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Hartford Seminary.
Campus Events
VA Conducts Moving Clergy Training Program at Hartford SeminaryMarch 9, 2020
A two-day Veterans Health Administration training program that took place at Hartford Seminary last week had many practical components, but it was the emotional aspects of connecting with Veterans that made it so powerful for the more than 30 clergy, faith leaders, and Seminary students who attended.
General HIU News
Read Praxis, Hartford Seminary's Annual Report and MagazineMarch 5, 2020
Hartford Seminary’s annual report and magazine, Praxis, is available online below. This issue takes an in-depth look at 15 years of the International Peacemaking Program.
Faculty In The News
Professor Scott Thumma Interviewed about Megachurch Pastor's QuarantineMarch 5, 2020
Professor Scott Thumma was asked to address the question of how megachurches might function during a potential public health crisis after Life.Church pastor Bobby Groeschel was quarantined following potential exposure to the coronavirus.
Campus Events
Hartford Seminary Hears a 'Quiet Call for Justice'March 4, 2020
Members of the disability community, faith leaders, and Hartford Seminary alums, staff, faculty, and students gathered together on Monday to remember disabled victims of crime and to look toward a better future.
General HIU News
A Hartford Seminary Message about COVID-19March 3, 2020
As you likely know, health officials have warned that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) will spread in the United States. Please know that we are taking steps to prepare for any potential cases and that we are monitoring the situation – both domestically and internationally – with great care.
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