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HIU Bolsters Islamic Studies Faculty with 2 New Hires
May 26, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is excited to announce the addition of two new faculty members who will join other top scholars contributing to HIU’s historic excellence in the fields of Islamic Studies, Christian-Muslim relations, and chaplaincy.
Alumni News, Campus Events
2026 Graduates Urged to 'Take Joy'
May 11, 2026
At HIU's 2026 graduation ceremony, the newest graduates of the 192-year-old insitution were encouraged to "take joy" by Dr. Lucinda Mosher, who gave the commencement address.
Upcoming Events
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Annual Ghadeer ConferencePLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE CONFERENCE HAS CHANGED. IT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE AT HUNTER COLLEGE.The Annual Ghadeer Conference will take place at two locations on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5. The topic will be Genealogies of Shi'i Traditions: From Hilla to Hyderabad, 1258-1335
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New England Innovative Ministry Symposium 2026PLEASE NOTE: This symposium will be held at the The Lyceum Resource and Conference Center, 227 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106. OverviewA day of inspiration, learning, and fellowshipDescriptionThis one-day symposium, hosted by Hartford International University and the Hartford Institute for
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Celebrating the Career of Scott ThummaHartford International University and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research warmly invite colleagues, alumni, research partners, and friends to a special retirement conference honoring the remarkable career of Scott Thumma. The topic will be Data, Congregations, and the Public Square.For
From the Blog
Chaplaincy
A Day in the Life of a University Chaplain: Standing at the Dawn of Becoming
A reflection on the role of a Muslim university chaplain, exploring the intersections of faith, service, and companionship in supporting students as they navigate the challenges of growth, identity, and belonging. The post A Day in the Life of a University Chaplain: Standing at the Dawn of Becoming first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Interfaith Table: Recipes & Stories for Interfaith Dialogue
When I was assigned the challenge to grow our weekly newsletter subscribers, I got stuck, I must admit. What could we offer that felt genuinely valuable? What would make someone click and want to stay? It had to be something that embodied HIU. The post Interfaith Table: Recipes & Stories for Interfaith Dialogue first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Case Studies in Coexistence, Part 3 – Structured Pluralism in Practice: Istanbul and the Ottoman Millet System
Analyze the Ottoman Empire's millet system in Istanbul — an elaborate framework for governing religious difference. Learn how structured pluralism allowed for durable, yet unequal, interfaith coexistence. The post Case Studies in Coexistence, Part 3 – Structured Pluralism in Practice: Istanbul and the Ottoman Millet System first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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