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Bilal Ansari.

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HIU Represented at Conference on Fethullah Gülen's Thought and Practice

October 9, 2025

Dr. Bilal Ansari and Ph.D. candidate Semih Kiyma both spoke at a Respect Graduate School conference titled Fethullah Gülen's Thought and Practice: Education, Dialogue, Peacebuilding and Identity Formation.

Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue

Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Honors Dr. Ali Antar

September 29, 2025

Walter Fluker and his wife Sharon

Faculty In The News

Drs. Walter and Sharon Fluker to Receive Social Justice Leadership Award

September 25, 2025

Drs. Walter and Sharon Fluker have been selected to receive the prestigious “Beautiful Are The Feet” lifetime achievement award from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference (SDPC). 

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Upcoming Events

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Oct 15

11:00 am

An Interreligious Dialogue: Roots of Peace in the Texts and Traditions of the Abrahamic Religions

In this webinar co-sponsored by the Luke 10 Foundation, Tolou International Institute, and HIU's Macdonald Center, four scholars will examine the roots of peace in the texts and traditions of the Abrahamic religions.Speakers include:HIU's Dr. Lucinda Mosher, Professor of Interreligious Studies,

Richard Bulliet
Oct 16

7:00 pm

Pilgrimage and Journeys in Christian-Muslim Relations with Dr. Richard Bulliet

HIU 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

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Oct 28

7:00 pm

‘What’s Next?’ Virtual Event featuring President Dr. Sherry L. Turner

The HIU Alumni Council Presents its ‘What’s Next?’ Virtual Event featuring President Dr. Sherry L. Turner. We'll have time to hear about President Turner's journey to HIU, her background, and how she is developing a community-driven vision for HIU. Questions welcome!REGISTER HERE

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Nov 06

7:00 am

28th Annual Greater Hartford Multifaith Prayer Breakfast

Since 1997 the Greater Hartford Multi-Faith Prayer Breakfast has reached across religious boundaries to find and celebrate those beliefs we share, to pray for the Greater Hartford community and to acknowledge together that our diverse communities need the prayerful support of all of our religious

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Nov 13

12:30 pm

Choosing to Grieve Together: Parents Circle - Families Forum

Join bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle as they share stories of loss and reconciliation.The Parents Circle - Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of over 800 bereaved families. Their common bond is that they have lost a close family member


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From the Blog

Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America

Building Interfaith Communities

Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America

America is a nation built on a promise of pluralism. Walk through any major city or increasingly, any suburban school district, and you’ll see the evidence: storefront temples, megachurches, mosques, synagogues, and community centers representing... The post Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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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.

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Ministry Leadership

How Ministry Leaders and Churches Are Embracing AI with Purpose & Faith

More churches are adopting AI to reduce workloads, enhance communication, and deepen mission. Faith leaders see AI as a tool to free time for ministry, strengthen community, and uphold human dignity in a rapidly changing world. The post How Ministry Leaders and Churches Are Embracing AI with Purpose & Faith first appeared on Religion & Peace.

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