Events
Upcoming Events
11:00 am
An Interreligious Dialogue: Roots of Peace in the Texts and Traditions of the Abrahamic ReligionsIn 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,
7:00 pm
Pilgrimage and Journeys in Christian-Muslim Relations 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
7:00 pm
‘What’s Next?’ Virtual Event featuring President Dr. Sherry L. TurnerThe 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
7:00 am
28th Annual Greater Hartford Multifaith Prayer BreakfastSince 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
12:30 pm
Choosing to Grieve Together: Parents Circle - Families ForumJoin 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
Past Events
3:00 pm
Wild Sanctuary: A New Earth CircleOn the feast day of St. Francis, in the heart of the Jewish Days of Awe and the Muslim month of Rabi’ al-Thani, and tipping toward the great Celtic feast of Samhain, we invite humans of all ages, all backgrounds and traditions, into a Wild Sanctuary: a new circle of Earth love and spiritual
3:00 pm
Dr. William Yoo Lecture at HIUWilliam Yoo is Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History at Columbia Theological Seminary. He has published books on African American Christianity, Asian American Christianity, Presbyterian history, and the histories of Indigenous rights activism and abolitionism in the United
6:00 pm
Cosmic WalkThe Cosmic Walk is an embodied ritual experience of the 13.8 billion-year journey of the Universe. In this practice, Sam King will guide participants as they walk along a 138-foot spiral-shaped rope marked with the major transformations necessary for life to emerge on Earth, followed by reflection
5:00 pm
Convocation 2025Help us celebrate HIU as it opens its 192nd academic year and welcomes President Sherry Turner.Convocation will be face-to-face in the Meeting Room at 77 Sherman Street as well as livestreamed on Facebook at this link: https://www.facebook.com/hartfordinternationalAll are welcome!
12:00 pm
American Christian Nationalism, Christian Zionism, and the Middle EastIn a recent interview, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) indicated that he supported a war against the Islamic Republic of Iran by Israel and the United States because of his Christian beliefs based on his particular understanding of the Bible. Senator Cruz’s comments reveal popular American Christian
2:00 pm
Launch of Imam Ali Library & Research CenterPlease join us for the official launch of the Imam Ali Library & Research Center in Mahopac, NY. The center is affiliated with HIU’s Imam Ali Chair in Shia Studies and Dialogue among Islamic Schools of Thought. Dr. Hossein Kamaly, holder of that chair, is the center’s Executive
12:15 pm
Attending Church in a Post-Pandemic World: Insights from 24,000 ChurchgoersFive years after the pandemic, how are churchgoers perceiving and understanding church life and what has changed in their engagement? How have their experiences of corporate worship evolved compared to pre-pandemic? What are the routines and rituals of those who worship virtually? Join us as we
9:00 am
Pilgrimage to IonaHartford International University plans a pilgrimage to Iona in Scotland from June 7-14, 2025. Spots remain open for the trip, but the sooner you reserve your place, the better. Iona is a tiny island off the southwest coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, a “thin place,” which holds great
3:30 pm
Graduation 2025Please join us for Graduation on the lawn in front of 77 Sherman St. The procession of graduates, faculty, and board members will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. with a reception to follow the ceremony. We encourage friends and family to arrive no later than 3 p.m. to secure parking and find a place
4:30 pm
Celebrate President Joel N. Lohr's Service to HIUAs the 11th president of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, Joel N. Lohr has made a profound impact on an institution known for its pioneering spirit.Join us under the tent on the front lawn at 77 Sherman St., Hartford, for drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we honor and celebrate