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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Faculty In The News
HIU Represented at Conference on Fethullah Gülen's Thought and PracticeOctober 9, 2025
Dr. Bilal Ansari and Ph.D. candidate Semih Kiyma both spoke at a Respect Graduate School conference titled Fethullah Gülen's Thought and Practice: Education, Dialogue, Peacebuilding and Identity Formation.
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Choosing to Grieve Together: Parents Circle - Families ForumJoin bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle as they share stories of loss and reconciliation.The Parents Circle - Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of over 800 bereaved families. Their common bond is that they have lost a close family member
- 28th Annual Greater Hartford Multifaith Prayer Breakfast
- ‘What’s Next?’ Virtual Event featuring President Dr. Sherry L. Turner
- Macdonald Center Asked to Join Network for Christian-Muslim Relations Centers
- President Sherry Turner Holds Listening Sessions, Looks to the Future
- 2025-26 MA in International Peacebuilding Students
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
Building Interfaith Communities
Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America
America is a nation built on a promise of pluralism. Walk through any major city or increasingly, any suburban school district, and you’ll see the evidence: storefront temples, megachurches, mosques, synagogues, and community centers representing... The post Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy vs. Counseling: Understanding the Difference — and Why It Matters
Chaplaincy and counseling both provide support and change lives. Learn more about the difference between the two, how they complement one another, and how HIU’s MA in Chaplaincy (MAC) program prepares chaplains to offer holistic care. The post Chaplaincy vs. Counseling: Understanding the Difference — and Why It Matters first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Spirituality & the Journey to Faith
The Prophets of the Hebrew Bible and the Primacy of Social Justice
For ancient Israel, worship was thought to guarantee divine favor. But the prophets warn that when injustice thrives, even the most devout worship cannot guarantee God’s blessing.  Worship guarantees God’s favor Many of the laws... The post The Prophets of the Hebrew Bible and the Primacy of Social Justice first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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