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Clergy Members Complete 'Healing Fellowship'

January 9, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 6, the Howard Thurman Center at HIU awarded its inaugural certificates to graduates who successfully completed The Healing Fellowship program. The program was made possible through funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation, the state's largest health philanthropy.

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HIRR Releases New Report on Pandemic's Impact on Black Churches

January 4, 2024

The latest report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted majority Black, white, and multiracial congregations differently over the past three years. 

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Hartford International University Library's Winter Showcase

December 21, 2023

A library can be an isolated place. People come by, but reading is a solitary activity. Libraries have an implied “silence” sign. So, Hartford International University librarians often come up with ideas to create a more inviting and enjoyable atmosphere. 

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Journal of Interreligious Studies Releases New Issue

December 20, 2023

The Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS) has released Issue 40, a collection of rolling submissions. Issue 40 contains seven essays, five book reviews, and one book review essay.

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New EPIC Study on Vibrant but Fragile Latino Congregations

December 19, 2023

The Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) recent study, “Latino Congregations: Trends from Faith Communities Today,” reveals a complex situation facing many Latino churches.

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David D. Grafton Contributes to Book on Christian-Muslim Relations

December 15, 2023

Dr. David D. Grafton, Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, was a contributing editor and author to volume 3 of Christian-Muslim Relations: Primary Sources 600 - 1914. 

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HIRR Research Informs Chronicle of Philanthropy Series

December 13, 2023

A series of stories in the Chronicle of Philanthropy about the impact of the decline in organized religion on nonprofits used interviews with Dr. Scott Thumma, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, and data from institute.

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