General HIU News

Hartford Seminary Mourns the Passing of the Rev. Donald R. Steinle, Honorary Degree Recipient

June 20, 2017

The Rev. Donald R. Steinle, the recipient of an honorary degree from Hartford Seminary in 2014, passed away on June 13. Hartford Seminary sends its thoughts and prayers to the Rev. Steinle’s family.

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Dean Scott Thumma Comments on Megachurches for Detroit News Article

June 20, 2017

Academic Dean Scott Thumma, an expert on megachurches, commented in a Detroit News story about a conflict between religious leaders and a bishop's widow over the assets of a Detroit megachurch.

General HIU News

Luce-Hartford Conference Examines Refugee Crisis in Europe and the U.S.

May 25, 2017

The 2107 Luce-Hartford conference, the first of four annual conferences at Hartford Seminary funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, drew about 70 participants from May 22-24 for lectures, panels and roundtable discussions.

Faculty In The News

The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper Featured in New York Times Article

May 24, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, who teaches in Hartford Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program, was featured prominently in a New York Times article on May 19 about a time before Roe V. Wade when Chicago clergy members took steps to help women end unwanted pregnancies.

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Cooperative M.Div. Adds Another Partner School: Chicago Theological Seminary Online

May 23, 2017

Hartford Seminary is pleased to add a fully online option to the schools that partner with its Cooperative Master of Divinity program. Chicago Theological Seminary Online is now a choice for Hartford Seminary students who want to earn an M.Div.

Faculty In The News

Professor Najib Awad Reads Paper at Conference on Religion and Violence

May 18, 2017

Between May 6 and 7, Professor Najib Awad participated via Skype in a conference on “Religion and Violence” that was held by Mou’minun Bila-Hudoud Institution (Believers without Borders) in Rabat, Morocco.

General HIU News

President Heidi Hadsell to Retire after 2017-18 Academic Year

May 15, 2017

Dr. Heidi Hadsell, President of Hartford Seminary, announced on Monday, May 15, that she will retire following the 2017-18 academic year.

General HIU News

70 Hartford Seminary Graduates Challenged to Make a Difference

May 13, 2017

Faculty Marshall Yahya Michot led 70 graduates to the white tent on Hartford Seminary’s front lawn on Friday, May 12, where they prayed, sang and received their diplomas during an inspiring two-hour ceremony.

General HIU News

Seminary Donates 'Buddy Bench' to Hartford School

May 11, 2017

Dozens of excited young students greeted Hartford Seminary staff members when they delivered a “buddy bench” to the Noah Webster Micro Society Magnet School in Hartford’s West End on May 9.

General HIU News

Hartford Seminary Welcomes New Trustees, Corporators

May 10, 2017

Hartford Seminary welcomed four new members to the Board of Trustees on Monday, May 8, at the Annual Meeting.

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