General HIU News
In Fasting for Ramadan, Non-Muslim Student Finds Clarity and Connection
March 25, 2024
When Natasha White, nonreligious, and her MA in International Peacebuilding peers attended the event "A Taste of Ramadan" by The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, a spark of curiosity ignited in her. After approaching her Muslim friends for more information about fasting, she set off to fast for 30 days. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
7:30 pm
First International Ghadīr Conference on Shia StudiesThe 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.
12:15 pm
The State of Post Pandemic Church Giving: A ConversationDrawing 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.
Chaplaincy, General HIU News
HIU Documentary Selected for Film Festival
March 19, 2024
HIU's first documentary, "A Chaplain's Journey," has been selected for the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival.
Alumni News
Peacebuilding Alum Builds Anti-Poverty Program Leasing Motorbikes in Nigeria
March 14, 2024
Dogara Simon Danbaba, MA in International Peacebuilding '22, has implemented a project that he began planning while a student at HIU.
General HIU News
BMP Retreat Brings Distance and Local Students Together
March 12, 2024
Last weekend was the final Black Ministries Program (BMP) retreat for the 2023-24 academic year. The retreat is a new implementation that fulfills the residency component of the BMP Leadership Certificate, made possible by the Lilly Endowment's Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The overarching retreat theme was "From Faith to Fulfillment."
General HIU News
Retired School Superintendent Finds Community at HIU
March 12, 2024
As an English teacher, principal, and superintendent, Tom McMorran has always been interested in creating a healthy, vibrant community for the students. After retiring, he joined our MA in Interreligious Studies, where he found a community that offered a similar environment he created for them.
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The Marrow of Worship: Muslim and Christian Supplication Practices during Ramadan and LentJoin 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
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