Hartford Seminary is now 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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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.
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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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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
Harford Institute for Religion Research Releases New Clergy Wellness Report
March 26, 2024
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
Coping with Crisis at an Institution for Religion and Peace
The stock and trade of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, formerly Hartford Seminary, is interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding. “Peace” is right in the new name we adopted in 2021 to better align with...
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Realizing the Uniqueness of Every Individual as an Important Part of Understanding and Acceptance
It’s been almost four years since I graduated from Hartford International University (HIU) for Religion and Peace. But it feels like just yesterday that I took stones from the labyrinth behind my cozy on-campus housing...
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Award-Winning Documentary Focuses on Yale Chaplain Omer Bajwa ’10
Hartford International University has produced its first documentary, which focuses on the life and career of Chaplain Omer Bajwa '10. Learn more about Omer, his journey to becoming a chaplain, and his message for hope.
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