General HIU News

Hartford Seminary Among First in Higher Ed to Join Vaccination Challenge

June 3, 2021

Hartford Seminary is among the first group of colleges and universities to participate in the COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge put on by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education.

General HIU News

Chaplain Aida Mansoor Appointed to Hate Crimes Advisory Council

June 2, 2021

In his announcement, Governor Lamont said: “Nobody should ever have to fear being the victim of the crime for being the person they are, and it is unconscionable that people continue to be targeted throughout our country because of the color of their skin, the religion they practice, the person they love, their country of birth, or any other personal attributes that identify who they are."

General HIU News

2021 Virtual Graduation and Drive-Through Reception

May 22, 2021

Hartford Seminary held its 2021 Graduation via webinar on Friday, May 21, but graduates were able to visit the campus later in the day for a drive-through reception.

General HIU News

Clare R. Feldman Named Chair of Board of Trustees

May 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees of Hartford Seminary named Clare R. Feldman as its new Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board on May 20, 2021.

Faculty In The News

Dr. Bilal Ansari to Write Chapter on Muslim Pastoral Theology

May 19, 2021

As part of the International Foundation for Muslim Theology's Templeton Funded multi-year project on Divine Communication and Revelation: A Muslim Theological Perspective, Dr. Bilal Ansari will be writing a chapter for a planned volume with multiple authors on his scholarship around Muslim Pastoral Theology.

General HIU News

Gratz College to Provide Jewish Studies Courses in Peace and Justice

May 19, 2021

One of the things that makes Hartford Seminary so special is the diversity of religious perspectives within our classrooms.  The multitude of religious viewpoints truly makes the educational experience rich and dynamic.

Faculty In The News, General HIU News

CT Mirror Publishes President Lohr's Op-Ed on the Blessings of Ramadan for Non-Muslims

May 12, 2021

On the final day of fasting for Ramadan, the CT Mirror has published a piece by President Joel N. Lohr that identifies the blessings he finds in journeying alongside Muslim students, colleagues, and friends as they experience the holy month.

Student News

Winner Named in 4th Annual Preaching Festival

May 5, 2021

Hartford Seminary held its 4th Annual Preaching Festival on May 5, 2021, and seven students gave 7-minute sermons in the friendly competition held via Zoom.

General HIU News

Michelle Federer Joins Staff as Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment

April 29, 2021

Michelle values and develops strong relationships across a myriad of university offices and with external constituencies.

General HIU News

DEI Council Issues Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict

April 21, 2021

On April 21, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council issued the following statement on behalf of Hartford Seminary.

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