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Dr. David D. Grafton Sees Another Volume Released in Major Research Project
March 12, 2025
Since 2008, Dr. David D. Grafton has served as a general editor for a large international research project, Christian-Muslim Relations: A Bibliographical History (CMR), that has involved over 1000 different researchers. The project recently released its 22nd volume, The Christian-Muslim Relations: A Bibliographic History, Volume 22.
Alumni News
Imam Amir Durić '19 and His Journey to Interfaith Innovation Fellow
March 4, 2025
Inspired by his grandfather, who encouraged him to lead prayers and calls to prayer during Ramadan, Chaplain Imam Amir Durić ‘19 felt a calling to religious leadership from a young age. He now serves as the Muslim chaplain and Chaplains Council coordinator at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel.
Alumni News
Imam Dr. Jawad Bayat '15 to Co-Chair Alumni Council, Join Board of Trustees
February 26, 2025
We are pleased to welcome alum Imam Dr. Jawad A. Bayat ‘15 as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. He will serve as Co-Leader of the Alumni Council along with Rev. Dr. Sheila Harvey '07.
General HIU News
Opportunities Grow as President, Faculty Travel to Indonesia
February 26, 2025
With the aim of celebrating and building upon strategic partnerships that bring students to Hartford, President Joel N. Lohr, Professor David D. Grafton, and Library Director Karla Grafton traveled to Indonesia recently to meet with government officials, academic leaders, and HIU alums.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine Featured at Major Jewish-Christian Conference in RomeFebruary 24, 2025
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is one of the major speakers at a conference in Rome titled Nostra Aetate and the Rediscovery of the Jewish Jesus.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Walter Fluker: Howard Thurman Papers Now Accessible OnlineFebruary 19, 2025
Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, Distinguished Professor of HIU's Howard Thurman Center, announced this month that The Papers of Howard Washington Thurman are now available online and accessible to the public.
Alumni News
Interfaith Alliance Brings on Maggie Siddiqi '16 to Broaden ConnectionsFebruary 19, 2025
Maggie Siddiqi ‘16 launched her consultancy practice in January of this year with the Interfaith Alliance as her inaugural client.
General HIU News
New Specializations Allow MA Students to Focus on Ecology or Eco-ChaplaincyFebruary 19, 2025
Students returning to or enrolling in HIU in Fall 2025 will have a new specializations to choose from in both the MA in Interreligious Studies and the MA in Chaplaincy. This new option allows degree-seeking students to center their studies in love of Earth.
General HIU News
HIU, Asylum Hill Congregational Church Partner on Program with Dr. Amy-Jill LevineFebruary 7, 2025
Hartford International University is partnering with Asylum Hill Congregational Church to present, “Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures Differently,” featuring renowned scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.
Faculty In The News
Imam Ali Chair Notes Passing of Ismaili Muslims' Leader
February 5, 2025
Dr. Hossein Kamaly, Imam Ali Chair in Shi'a Studies and Dialogue among Islamic Schools of Thought, noted the passing of Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims.