Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.
As a pioneering, interreligious, international university, Hartford International has helped thousands of people find peace within, and many thousands more find peace with each other. At HIU, we engage in robust religious studies and meaningful interfaith dialogue to deepen our beliefs, respect our differences, and help bring peace to the world.
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HIU Highlights
Academic Programs
Pioneering an interreligious environment like no other – we help thousands of people deepen their faith & lead countless more out of conflict.
Continuing and Professional Education
Learning opportunities for thriving in a religiously complex world.
Learn More »Religion Research
From our faculty to our students, Hartford International is home to and fosters world-renowned scholars who are engaged in religion research – exploring answers to questions of faith in the world today.
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Global & Community Partnerships
Our students work with religious scholars across the globe – from consortiums with the world’s top academic institutions to local and international communities.
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General HIU News
HIU to Offer Online Biblical Hebrew as Contining Education ClassMay 19, 2025
For the first time, HIU will offer a Biblical Hebew class this summer as part of its non-credit continuing education program.
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Pilgrimage to IonaHartford International University plans a pilgrimage to Iona in Scotland from June 7-14, 2025. Spots remain open for the trip, but the sooner you reserve your place, the better. Iona is a tiny island off the southwest coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, a “thin place,” which holds great
- Dr. Lucinda Mosher Co-edits Book on Interreligious Pedagogies and Practices
- HIU Welcomes New Controller
- Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures Differently
- What's Next Series: Getting Published – What's Involved?
- HIU Prepares to Search for Islamic Studies Senior Faculty Position
A Heart for All
Our approach to theological study is about building connections and experiencing our differences – nourishing love for the entire human family, no matter where you come from or what faith you hold closest in your heart.
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From the Blog
Chaplaincy
The Need for Climate Conscious Chaplains
Read more about Lynn Trotta’s journey to discovering eco-chaplaincy and the work chaplains are doing in this field to provide comfort to careseekers and advocating for climate justice. The post The Need for Climate Conscious Chaplains first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Jewish Peacebuilding Student Testifies on Antisemitism Bill
Local resident and HIU student Hannah Belsky recently testified before the CT General Assembly on a bill to form a task force on antisemitism in K-12 education. The post Jewish Peacebuilding Student Testifies on Antisemitism Bill first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Reimagining Ministry: The Transformative Power of Hartford International’s Doctor of Ministry Program
Discover how Hartford International University’s transformative Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program empowers experienced spiritual leaders to drive real-world change through flexible, interreligious, and practice-based learning. The post Reimagining Ministry: The Transformative Power of Hartford International’s Doctor of Ministry Program first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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