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Peacebuilding Students' Painting on Display at Mandell JCC's "Under One Roof" Exhibition
November 5, 2026
Students in the 2026–27 cohort collaborated to create the “Ascending Dove,” a work representing their diverse countries, cultures, identities, and faith traditions. The piece is now on display at the Mandell Jewish Community’s “Under One Roof” exhibition through Jan. 3, 2027.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine Discusses Leading the Catholic Biblical Association on Connecticut Public
October 13, 2026
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, HIU’s Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, is serving as president of the Catholic Biblical Association (CBA) of America, an organization dedicated to promoting biblical scholarship and research. She is the first Jewish person to hold the position.
Upcoming Events
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The Many Lives of Andrew Young ExhibitThe Many Lives of Andrew Young is a retrospective exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Ambassador Andrew J. Young, a civil rights leader, diplomat, public servant, and proud alumnus of Hartford Seminary, now Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU)
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Open House: The Exhibit of Ambassador Andrew YoungJoin Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU) for an open house celebrating the life and legacy of Ambassador Andrew J. Young, a distinguished alumnus of what was then Hartford Seminary.Explore The Many Lives of Andrew Young, a retrospective exhibition chronicling his
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Screening of Andrew Young: The Dirty WorkJoin Hartford International University for Religion and Peace for a screening of Andrew Young: The Dirty Work, a documentary exploring the life and legacy of Ambassador Andrew Young, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a leader in international diplomacy.A trusted colleague of Dr.
From the Blog
Building Interfaith Communities
Closest to Heaven: Six Years of Interfaith Life at 72 Sherman
For six years, my wife Virginia and I — along with our dog Paisley — lived in our apartment on the third floor of a house on Sherman Street, one of three separate apartments in... The post Closest to Heaven: Six Years of Interfaith Life at 72 Sherman first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Religious Pluralism & Religion in the Modern World
What Yiddish’s Resurgence Means for a New Generation of Jews and the Chaplains Who Serve Them
Many young American Jews are turning to Yiddish to connect with their heritage, build community, and explore identity on their own terms. Explore what university chaplains can learn from this cultural resurgence. The post What Yiddish’s Resurgence Means for a New Generation of Jews and the Chaplains Who Serve Them first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Islands of Sanity: Building a Community of Peace at HIU
In a time of uncertainty, fear, division, and institutional breakdown, perhaps the most important question for a leader is not, "What should I do?" The post Islands of Sanity: Building a Community of Peace at HIU first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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