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 Community Mourns the Passing of Library Assistant Marie RoveroSeptember 11, 2025
The HIU community will celebrate the life of Marie Rovero, 64, at a Community Prayer service in the chapel at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
7:00 pm
Pilgrimage and Journeys with Dr. Richard BullietHIU is thrilled to welcome Dr. Richard Bulliet, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, as a speaker in our biennial Bijlefeld Lecture Series.The Bijlefeld lectureship was established in 1989 in honor of Dr. Willem A. Bijlefeld, an eminent scholar of world Christianity, especially in its
- 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
- Shia Holiday of Eid Ghadir Recognized
- Event Raises Funds for Imam Ali Library & Research Center, Post Doc
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
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.
Chaplaincy
Retreat Brings Chaplains’ Hearts and Minds Together
In a three-day retreat, chaplaincy students at Hartford International explored questions of identity, divinity, and community leading to a powerful journey of transformation - providing a glimpse of the leaders they are becoming. The post Retreat Brings Chaplains’ Hearts and Minds Together first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Conflict Transformation: Harnessing the Energy of Conflict to Work towards Justice
Discover the difference between conflict resolution and conflict transformation—and why the latter is central to Hartford International University’s approach to peacebuilding, interreligious dialogue, and justice-centered education. The post Conflict Transformation: Harnessing the Energy of Conflict to Work towards Justice first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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