Faculty In The News
Dr. Lucinda Mosher Takes Her Place as President of Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies
December 3, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 22, The Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) held its first 501(c)3 corporation meeting with Dr. Lucinda Mosher as President.
General HIU News
Indonesian Scholars Conclude Their HIU Residency with Music and Reflection
November 21, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, HIU held a certificate ceremony for eight Indonesian students from the Istiqlal Mosque Ulama Cadre Education (PKUMI) program who joined us about three months ago. The program, run by the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, provides Indonesian graduate students in the writing stages of their MA and P.hD. programs with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an American, interreligious, and intercultural academic environment. All participants are enrolled in the PTIQ University’s Department of Tafsir (Quranic Commentary).
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Post-Religious Life in America: Can It Work?Join New York Times columnist Ross Douthat in conversation with President Joel N. Lohr for a fascinating discussion.With religious attendance and affiliation both in decline, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, in conversation with President Joel N. Lohr, will discuss the possibilities and
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Book Launch: Muhammad in the Seminary by Rev. Dr. David D. GraftonJoin us at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace for an insightful evening discussing Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton's latest book. This in-person and livestreamed event promises to be engaging and thought-provoking, shedding light on Dr. Grafton's research about how Islam was studied
Alumni News
Islamic Chaplaincy Alum Joins Trinity College as Director of Muslim Life
October 23, 2024
Osman Simsek '24, MA in Islamic Chaplaincy alum, was hired recently as the Director of Muslim Life at Trinity College in Hartford. His journey towards becoming a Muslim chaplain began with the unsettling images of doctors and nurses fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by their determination to help others despite facing death, Osman asked himself how he could contribute to society.
General HIU News
HIU Prepares to Search for Islamic Studies Senior Faculty Position
October 23, 2024
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