Faculty In The News
HIU Bolsters Islamic Studies Faculty with 2 New Hires
May 26, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is excited to announce the addition of two new faculty members who will join other top scholars contributing to HIU’s historic excellence in the fields of Islamic Studies, Christian-Muslim relations, and chaplaincy.
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New England Innovative Ministry Symposium 2026PLEASE NOTE: This symposium will be held at the The Lyceum Resource and Conference Center, 227 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106. OverviewA day of inspiration, learning, and fellowshipDescriptionThis one-day symposium, hosted by Hartford International University and the Hartford Institute for
Alumni News, Campus Events
2026 Graduates Urged to 'Take Joy'
May 11, 2026
At HIU's 2026 graduation ceremony, the newest graduates of the 192-year-old insitution were encouraged to "take joy" by Dr. Lucinda Mosher, who gave the commencement address.
General HIU News
HIU Community Mourns the Passing of Former Professor Clifford J. Green
May 11, 2026
The HIU community was saddened to learn of the passing in April of former professor Clifford J. Green, an internationally known scholar of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was 91.
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Celebrating the Career of Scott ThummaHartford International University and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research warmly invite colleagues, alumni, research partners, and friends to a special retirement conference honoring the remarkable career of Scott Thumma. The topic will be Data, Congregations, and the Public Square.For
Faculty In The News
Earth, Spirituality, and Hope on the Agenda for Events with Dr. Lisa Dahill
May 5, 2026
Dr. Lisa Dahill, Director of the Center for Transformative Spirituality at HIU, will be the keynote speaker and retreat leader for “Loving the Wild: Spirituality in the 21st Century,” set to take place at the Prairiewoods Franciscan Retreat Center in Hiawatha, Iowa, from May 15 to 17, 2026. The weekend event also marks the celebration of the center’s 30th anniversary.
General HIU News
Dr. Sherry L. Turner Inaugurated as 12th President of HIU
May 5, 2026
The Inauguration of President Sherry L. Turner was a joy-filled and inspiring series of events held on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26.
Faculty In The News
Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher Contribute to Book on Interfaith Relations
May 4, 2026
Drs. David D. Grafton and Lucinda Mosher have contributed to Fostering Interfaith Relations: Nostra Aetate at Sixty, edited by Father James H. Kroeger (MM) and Father Joseph Victor Edwin (SJ).
General HIU News
HIRR Report Shows First Rise in U.S. Congregation Attendance in 25 Years, Uneven Recovery
April 29, 2026
The Hartford Institute for Religion Research, in collaboration with Faith Communities Today, released a new report titled "Signs of Rebound Amid Uneven Recovery: The Changing Congregational Landscape." The report forms part of the institute's Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project.
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