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The Rev. Dr. Michael Piazza to Speak at Asylum Hill Congregational ChurchFebruary 27, 2019
The Rev. Dr. Michael Piazza, who teaches in Hartford Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program, will speak at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford.
General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Receives $5.5 Million Bequest Via Woodward TrustFebruary 20, 2019
Hartford Seminary recently became the beneficiary of a remarkable trust distribution that adds $5,499,830 to endowed funds supporting the institution.
Faculty In The News
Professor Deena Grant to Speak at Interfaith ConferenceFebruary 15, 2019
Deena Grant, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, will be one of the speakers at the New Britain Area Interfaith Conference. The topic of the conference is Undocumented Immigrants: Faith Perspective and Legal Rights.
Faculty In The News
Interim Academic Dean David D. Grafton to Present Series on IslamFebruary 14, 2019
The Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton, Hartford Seminary’s Interim Academic Dean and Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations, will present a five-part series on Islam at the John P. Webster Library at First Church, West Hartford, in March and April.
Alumni News
Malaysian Alum Writes about Impact of Hartford Seminary ExperienceFebruary 14, 2019
Thirteen years after attending Hartford Seminary for one semester, David Bok wrote about the seminal experience in an article titled “Dialogue Is Key to Understanding Differences.”
General HIU News
Faculty Associate Donna Schaper Interviewed for New York Times Article
February 13, 2019
The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, Faculty Associate in Religious Leadership, had the last word in a lengthy New York Times article about churches and development in New York City.
Faculty In The News
Professor Scott Thumma Cited in Article about the Evolution of Local Churches
February 11, 2019
Student News
Student Amy Langston Educates on Autism and Religious Environments
February 1, 2019
Amy Langston, a student in Hartford Seminary’s Master of Arts in Religious Studies program, gave a fascinating talk on Tuesday, Jan. 29, about how autism affects the religious experience and how religious communities can better embrace people with autism.
General HIU News
President Joel N. Lohr to Speak at UHart on 'The Great Mission of Hartford Seminary' on Feb. 21
January 25, 2019
President Joel N. Lohr will deliver a lecture during “An Evening of Diversity and Culture” at the University of Hartford
Faculty In The News
Professor Deena Grant's Deuteronomy Talk Rescheduled
January 24, 2019
Due to inclement weather on Monday, Professor Deena Grant’s talk on "The Love Command in Deuteronomy" has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m.