Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.
As a pioneering, interreligious, international university, Hartford International has helped thousands of people find peace within, and many thousands more find peace with each other. At HIU, we engage in robust religious studies and meaningful interfaith dialogue to deepen our beliefs, respect our differences, and help bring peace to the world.
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HIU Highlights
Academic Programs
Pioneering an interreligious environment like no other – we help thousands of people deepen their faith & lead countless more out of conflict.
Continuing and Professional Education
Learning opportunities for thriving in a religiously complex world.
Learn More »Religion Research
From our faculty to our students, Hartford International is home to and fosters world-renowned scholars who are engaged in religion research – exploring answers to questions of faith in the world today.
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Global & Community Partnerships
Our students work with religious scholars across the globe – from consortiums with the world’s top academic institutions to local and international communities.
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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.
- Agreeing to Disagree: How Jews and Christians Interpret the Same Scriptures Differently
- What's Next Series: Getting Published – What's Involved?
- HIU Prepares to Search for Islamic Studies Senior Faculty Position
- Toy Drive: Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry
- Dr. David D. Grafton Releases Book on Islam in 19th-Century Seminaries
A Heart for All
Our approach to theological study is about building connections and experiencing our differences – nourishing love for the entire human family, no matter where you come from or what faith you hold closest in your heart.
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From the Blog
Ministry Leadership
In Memoriam: Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina (1942–2025)
Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina, a prominent and sometimes contested voice in the academic study of Islam, died on Dec. 3, 2025. Over nearly five decades, he wrote on Islamic ethics, theology, political thought, and on interreligious... The post In Memoriam: Abdulaziz Abdulhussein Sachedina (1942–2025) first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Howard Thurman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Andrew Young: Three Men, One Mission
Last summer, I found myself standing in a quiet Connecticut tobacco field just outside of Hartford, guiding a drone across a vast landscape. The post Howard Thurman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Andrew Young: Three Men, One Mission first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Building Interfaith Communities
Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America
America is a nation built on a promise of pluralism. Walk through any major city or increasingly, any suburban school district, and you’ll see the evidence: storefront temples, megachurches, mosques, synagogues, and community centers representing... The post Interfaith Literacy as a Civic Skill in a Divided America first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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