Degree Programs

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At Hartford International University, you’ll join an interfaith peer group and expert faculty who broaden your perspective and teach you to embrace complexity through sharing, caring, and learning from one another in a safe and welcoming space.

Dual Master of Arts in Interreligious Studies and Chaplaincy

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MA in Interreligious Studies

Our MA in Interreligious Studies program immerses you in the lived reality of religions and the relationships between different faiths while deepening your knowledge of your own. You're able to specialize in Islamic Studies or Ministerial Studies or complete the general degree program.

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MA in International Peacebuilding

Our MA in Peacebuilding teaches interreligious peace studies and uses experiential learning to examine conflict and build relationships across lines of difference through case studies, role-play of real-world examples, engaging with the Hartford community, and more.

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MA in Chaplaincy

Our MA in Chaplaincy program integrates psychology and sociology within a theological education that emphasizes foundational knowledge of all faiths to prepare chaplains who excel in many settings – from hospitals and prisons to universities, the military, and in the community.

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Ph.D. (Interreligious Studies)

Our Ph.D. program provides advanced study of relations between religious traditions, and in Abrahamic religious studies more specifically. Our graduates have extensive research experience and the skills to teach in religious communities and academia.

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Interreligious Studies Graduate Certificate

Our graduate certificate lets you try out taking our graduate-level interreligious coursework. You’ll have the option of learning about the subject for a certificate or you can choose to complete the entire MA in Interreligious Studies.

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Additional Degree Pathways

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Cooperative Master of Divinity

Cooperative M.Div. students take full advantage of Hartford’s one-of-a-kind setting where students from all over the world study, pray, and prepare for public ministry together.

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Islamic Chaplaincy Pathway

Since 2001, Hartford International’s renowned Islamic Chaplaincy Program has produced professionals who are now leaders in the field of chaplaincy. These chaplains serve in diverse settings in federal prisons, armed services, in private and public hospitals, in higher education, and in community settings.

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Welcoming Ramadan and Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace

As we get ready to welcome Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims this year, what are some of the things that you can do in your workplace to promote inclusivity for your Muslim colleagues and coworkers?

The post Welcoming Ramadan and Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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How Exploring Other Religions and Interreligious Learning Can Deepen One’s Own Faith

I am the product of a particular Lutheran tradition of theological education, what Richard Lischer in his book Open Secrets called “the system.” It was not indoctrination by any means, but it was a particular...

The post How Exploring Other Religions and Interreligious Learning Can Deepen One’s Own Faith first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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What Does a Chaplain Do and How Much Do They Get Paid?

Chaplaincy is a critical field that is growing around the world. Chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals who may be going through difficult times, and they are trained to provide care and counseling...

The post What Does a Chaplain Do and How Much Do They Get Paid? first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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