Faculty In The News
Dr. Bilal Ansari Will Participate in Gathering of Prominent ScholarsJanuary 20, 2022
Dr. Bilal Ansari, Faculty Associate in Muslim Pastoral Theology and Director of the Islamic Chaplaincy Program, is among 12 prominent scholars who will participate in a two-day seminar on the topic, "God Talk: Divine Revelation and Communication" on Feb. 18 and 19.
General HIU News, Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
New Issue of Journal of Interreligious Studies ReleasedJanuary 19, 2022
The Journal of Interreligious Studies is pleased to announce the publication of Issue 34 (2022): “The Spiritual But Not Religious and Theology Without Walls,” guest edited by Bin Song, assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Washington College (Maryland, U.S.A).
General HIU News, Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
HIU Offers 50% Off Scholarships to Interfaith Youth Core AlumniJanuary 19, 2022
Hartford International University is now offering a 50% off scholarship and application fee waivers for the MA in Interreligious Studies program to alumni of the Interfaith Youth Core.
General HIU News
President Lohr Reflects on the Colleyville Synagogue Hostage CrisisJanuary 18, 2022
As we begin a new week after the conclusion of a sacred day, our national holiday honoring the legacy of the great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the important work ahead to bring racial justice to our country and world. May God give us strength and resolve. On this new day we are also reminded that our Jewish family is again wounded, this time in working through the trauma and senselessness of the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis.
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Facing the FACTs: What an Interreligious Survey of 15,000 Faith Communities Says About Congregational HealthIn the fall of 2021, a special issue of Theology Today featured 12 instructive articles based on the largest study of congregations ever, the 2020 Faith Communities Today project. As a follow-up to this issue, Theology Today and the Faith Communities Today (FACT) research initiative will
General HIU News
President Lohr Sets Spring Office HoursJanuary 11, 2022
President Lohr will hold office hours for students, faculty, and staff by appointment. Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis in 15-minute time slots on the dates below between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
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Climate Change and Migration: Why Do People Leave the Homes They Love?The Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and Hartford International University for Religion and Peace will present a 90-minute webinar on the intersection of climate change and migration. We will focus on how climate change exacerbates both conflict and hunger crises, creating both internal
General HIU News
$1 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Create a National Training Program for Black Church LeadersJanuary 3, 2022
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU), formerly Hartford Seminary, is set to transform its Black Ministries Program into a national initiative, preparing a new generation of pastors for the Black Church. Expanding the two-year certificate course to a wider audience is made possible by a $1 million grant to Hartford Seminary from Lilly Endowment Inc.
General HIU News
Report Shows Congregations Respond to Pandemic With Extraordinary Social OutreachDecember 21, 2021
Just in time for the holiday season, the Hartford Institute for Religion Research has released its second report examining how U.S. congregations are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and findings this time show most churches are embracing new and innovative ministry opportunities.
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