9:00 am
Macdonald Center 50th Anniversary50 Years of the Macdonald Center: Looking forward to the study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations in North America Monday, June 3, 2024 Keynote presentations by Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Retired Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Kentucky, and member of the North American Fiqh
General HIU News
Harford Institute for Religion Research Releases New Clergy Wellness ReportMarch 26, 2024
General HIU News
Journal of Interreligious Studies Releases New Issue Honoring Dr. Lucinda MosherMarch 26, 2024
On Saturday, March 23rd, the Journal of Interreligious Studies published Issue 41: The Art of Interfaith: A Festschrift in Honor of Lucinda Mosher, who serves the journal as Senior Editor. At 179 pages, it is the JIRS's largest peer-reviewed issue yet, "a testament to how many people wanted to honor Lucinda or sought to write on the theme of interreligious/interfaith studies and the arts," says editor-in-chief Axel Takacs.
General HIU News
In Fasting for Ramadan, Non-Muslim Student Finds Clarity and ConnectionMarch 25, 2024
When Natasha White, nonreligious, and her MA in International Peacebuilding peers attended the event "A Taste of Ramadan" by The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, a spark of curiosity ignited in her. After approaching her Muslim friends for more information about fasting, she set off to fast for 30 days. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
7:30 pm
First International Ghadīr Conference on Shia StudiesThe Life, Times, and Works of Bahāʾ al-Dīn Muḥammad al-ʿĀmilī: An Early Modern Muslim Polymath The Ghadir Forum provides a venue for discussing state-of-the-field research in Islamic Studies. This is meant to serve as a leading forum, particularly in the field of Shi'a Studies—broadly conceived.
12:15 pm
The State of Post Pandemic Church Giving: A ConversationDrawing from their recent and ongoing research, the directors of three Centers on congregational life and giving will discuss trends they have uncovered and have a guided conversation about how church financing is shifting into the future. Join us for insightful commentary and extended Q&A.
Chaplaincy, General HIU News
HIU Documentary Selected for Film FestivalMarch 19, 2024
HIU's first documentary, "A Chaplain's Journey," has been selected for the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival.
Alumni News
Peacebuilding Alum Builds Anti-Poverty Program Leasing Motorbikes in NigeriaMarch 14, 2024
Dogara Simon Danbaba, MA in International Peacebuilding '22, has implemented a project that he began planning while a student at HIU.
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