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JIRS Issue Features Essay by Former Professor Najib George Awad
January 29, 2025
The Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS) is pleased to announce the release of Issue 44. Recognized as a dynamic space in which to share research and pedagogies related to interreligious/interfaith studies and its adjacent disciplines, JIRS is published collaboratively online by Hebrew College, Boston University School of Theology, and Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. HIU’s Professor Lucinda Mosher is senior editor.
General HIU News
Major Gift, Partnership Announced between Fellowship in Prayer, HIU
January 22, 2025
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).
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
General HIU News
Faculty Note Passing of Important Islamic Scholar
October 22, 2024
At HIU’s Faculty Council meeting on Oct. 21, faculty members noted the passing of an important Islamic scholar and leader, Muhammed Fethullah Gülen.