Events

12:00 pm

Since October 7, there has been much in the news about the atrocities committed by Hamas, the hostages taken, and Israel’s all-encompassing war in Gaza. However, we have not heard much about what is currently taking place in the West Bank. The Macdonald Center has invited a Palestinian Christian and

7:30 pm

The Life, Times, and Works of Bahāʾ al-Dīn Muḥammad al-ʿĀmilī: An Early Modern Muslim Polymath The Ghadir Forum provides a venue for discussing state-of-the-field research in Islamic Studies. This is meant to serve as a leading forum, particularly in the field of Shi'a Studies—broadly conceived.

9:00 am

50 Years of the Macdonald Center: Looking forward to the study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations in North America Monday, June 3, 2024 Keynote presentations by Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Retired Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Kentucky, and member of the North American Fiqh

4:00 pm

Inspired by the life of Saint Francis, Birdsong Vespers is an inclusive outdoor song and prayer experience. Come meet at the HIU Labyrinth behind the 76 Sherman Street building for this wonderful immersion in the ongoing prayer of all creation, led by inter-spiritual minister and singer-songwriter

3:30 pm

Please 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

12:15 pm

Join us on May 2nd from 12:15-1:30 ET for a lively webinar discussion on the vital role of small churches in the Episcopal and United Church of Christ denominations. Researchers Molly James and Erica Dollhopf will share findings, joined by small church clergy Rev. Rebekah Hatch and Rev. Sandra

7:00 pm

A Priest, Rabbi and Imam – Mons. Joseph Donnelly, Rabbi Eric Polokoff and Imam Gazmend Aga – are known in Connecticut as “The Three Amigos.” The trio have been friends and interfaith partners for years, and first lectured together in 2010. In 2019 a nun dubbed them “The Three Amigos," and the

12:15 pm

Drawing from their recent and ongoing research, the directors of three Centers on congregational life and giving will discuss trends they have uncovered and have a guided conversation about how church financing is shifting into the future. Join us for insightful commentary and extended Q&A.

12:00 pm

Join Dr. Lucinda Mosher and Dr. Hossein Kamaly as they reflect on Muslim and Christian devotional practices and literature characteristic of these two great seasons of fasting. Dr. Lucinda Mosher is the Senior Scholar for Continuing and Professional Education; Faculty Associate in Interreligious

12:00 pm

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace will host a four-part lunchtime webinar series that explores the roots – and the current manifestations – of hatred and bigotry toward Jews and Muslims. Two scholars will focus on what’s happening today and two will delve into ancient and