Faculty In The News

January 30, 2024

Dr. Deena Grant, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, contributed a chapter to Grasping Emotions: Approaches to Emotions in Interreligious and Interdisciplinary Discourse.

General HIU News

January 18, 2024

General HIU News

January 11, 2024

Hartford, Connecticut — A new report released Jan. 11 by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research finds that nearly half of Christian clergy have considered leaving their congregation and over half have considered leaving the ministry altogether. The report, titled “I’m Exhausted All the Time — Exploring the Factors Contributing to Growing Clergy Discontentment” is based on a survey of 1,700 clergy across over 40 denominations conducted in fall 2023. 

General HIU News

January 9, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 6, the Howard Thurman Center at HIU awarded its inaugural certificates to graduates who successfully completed The Healing Fellowship program. The program was made possible through funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation, the state's largest health philanthropy.

General HIU News

January 4, 2024

The latest report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted majority Black, white, and multiracial congregations differently over the past three years. 

General HIU News

December 21, 2023

A library can be an isolated place. People come by, but reading is a solitary activity. Libraries have an implied “silence” sign. So, Hartford International University librarians often come up with ideas to create a more inviting and enjoyable atmosphere. 

Faculty In The News

December 20, 2023

The Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS) has released Issue 40, a collection of rolling submissions. Issue 40 contains seven essays, five book reviews, and one book review essay.