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.
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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 MoreReligion 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
HIRR Welcomes New Employee, Announces Promotion
July 17, 2023
The Hartford Institute for Religion Research is excited for these two team members.
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
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.
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Swimming in Beauty: Lessons on Eco-Spirituality from a day at the Farmington River
A few weeks ago, on a hot day in early June, I dove into the Farmington River in Collinsville, CT, a small town outside Hartford. I was there with a group of international students and...
The post Swimming in Beauty: Lessons on Eco-Spirituality from a day at the Farmington River first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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A Universal Problem: How Mental Health Affects All Communities & Religions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Harriet Aholo, a Master’s in Peace Studies student at Hartford International University discusses the role of faith and interfaith communities in mitigating the effects of mental health issues.
The post A Universal Problem: How Mental Health Affects All Communities & Religions first appeared on Religion & Peace.