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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Annual Ghadeer ConferenceSave the date for the Annual Ghadeer Conference at Hunter College in New York City on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5. The topic will be Genealogies of Shi'i Traditions: From Hilla to Hyderabad, 1258-1335.The keynote speaker will be Asma Afsaruddin, Class of 1950 Herman B. Wells Endowed
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- Annual Ghadeer Conference
- President Sherry L. Turner’s Installation Set for April 26, 2026
- Greater Hartford Community Unites at Prayer Breakfast on Hunger
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
Multi-partiality as a Path to Transformative Peace: Lessons from Constructive Conflict Intervention
Over the past few months, my understanding of multi-partiality has shifted from something abstract into something lived and embodied. The post Multi-partiality as a Path to Transformative Peace: Lessons from Constructive Conflict Intervention first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Ministry Leadership
In Memoriam: Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina (1942–2025)
Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina, a prominent and sometimes contested voice in the academic study of Islam, died on Dec. 3, 2025. Over nearly five decades, he wrote on Islamic ethics, theology, political thought, and on interreligious... The post In Memoriam: Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina (1942–2025) first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Faith & Fluidity: New Realities of Spiritual Identity & Expression in an Interfaith Age
Explore Multiple Religious Belonging (MRB) and how layered spiritual identities are reshaping faith, families and communities. Interreligious leadership for spiritual care has never been more essential. The post Faith & Fluidity: New Realities of Spiritual Identity & Expression in an Interfaith Age first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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