Hartford Seminary is now 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.

Learn More
=Hartford Logo
Two women walking on a sidewalk away from a campus building

Academic Programs

Pioneering an interreligious environment like no other – we help thousands of people deepen their faith & lead countless more out of conflict.

Aida Mansoor teaching class

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.

Learn More
religion research students
Global and Community Partnerships

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.

Learn More

News & Events

General HIU News

Emerita Professor MT Winter to Celebrate 25 Years of the Women’s Leadership Institute

September 27, 2023

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace will celebrate 25 years of the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) and look to the future via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Person looking up at night sky
Nov 06

7:00 pm

Cosmos, Consciousness, and Care for Creation
Learn More

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.

Learn More
=Collage - The many faces of Hartford

From the Blog

experiential learning in peacebuilding

From the Blog

Experiential Learning in Peacebuilding: Preparation Is Essential

Phoebe Milliken, Director of HIU’s MA in International Peacebuilding, isn’t a fan of throwing her students into the deep end. Learn more about her preparation-focused experiential learning approach.

The post Experiential Learning in Peacebuilding: Preparation Is Essential first appeared on Religion & Peace.

key elements of experiential learning in international peacebuilding

From the Blog

Key Elements of Experiential Learning: What It Is and How It Happens

Anywhere can be a classroom for experiential educators like HIU’s Director of MA in International Peacebuilding Phoebe Milliken, who once taught a class in a gas station. Learn more about her key elements for effective experiential learning programs.

The post Key Elements of Experiential Learning: What It Is and How It Happens first appeared on Religion & Peace.

representing-the-spirit-of-inclusivity.jpg

From the Blog

Representing the Spirit of Inclusivity: The 4th Campus of Hartford International University

Buildings make a statement that can affect how people perceive themselves, as well as each other. Here's how Hartford International got to its 4th–and current–campus and how it represents the spirit of inclusivity there.

The post Representing the Spirit of Inclusivity: The 4th Campus of Hartford International University first appeared on Religion & Peace.

Join our mailing list

Keep up with all the latest happenings at Hartford International.