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2008
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President Hadsell Participates in Symposium
on “Religion and Peaceful Co-Existence” in Iran
Equal participation and shared responsibility in society are at the basis of a peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims, stated participants at an interreligious symposium in Tehran, Iran in December.
They highlighted the value of learning from each other's faith and criticized "irresponsible media."
The December 13-14, 2008 symposium on "Religion and Peaceful Co-Existence" was jointly convened by the Tehran-based Centre for Inter-religious Dialogue of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and the World Council of Churches (WCC). Full Story>>
Mattson Participates In Vatican Conference
Ingrid Mattson, Professor of Islamic Studies and Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, recently participated in an historic meeting of Catholic and Muslim leaders at the Vatican.
The meeting, held in November, worked to reduce suspicion between the two faiths and enhance cooperation. It ended with a joint declaration calling for an end to violence in the name of religion, respect for both faiths and a commitment to help solve international crises together. Full Story >>>
Mattson Participates in Major U.S.-Muslim Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2008) -- The Leadership Group on U.S. Muslim Engagement today issued a major new report on United States relations with the Muslim World.
The report is the culmination of 18 months of work by a group of 34 distinguished American leaders, including Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Professor of Islamic Studies, Director of Islamic Chaplaincy, and Director of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary.
Mattson, who also is president of the Islamic Society of North America, said of the initiative:
“It is a sign of great hope that the Leadership Group, despite having substantial differences over policies and politics, was able to come together to develop this report. This was made possible by a shared belief that the vital interests of the American people need not, and must not, conflict with core American values affirming the dignity of all people and their right to freedom and self-determination. This is a message that the mainstream majority in the Muslim world will surely welcome, and it will help them in their desire to improve relations between their people and the United States.” Full Story >>>
Mattson Named Director of Macdonald Center at Hartford Seminary
For Immediate Release
(HARTFORD –June 5, 2008) Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Professor of Islamic 
Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations, will become director of Hartford Seminary’s Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, effective July 1.
President Heidi Hadsell announced the appointment. Mattson has been on the Seminary faculty since 1998. Full Story >>>
Professor Yahya Michot Named Director of International Ph.D. Program
Dr. Yahya Michot has been named Director of Hartford Seminary's International Ph.D. program, when he starts September 1. Dr. Michot will work with Heidi Gehman, associate director of the program. Dr. Michot also will be editor of The Muslim World journal and will teach Introduction to Islamic Theology in the fall semester. Full Story>>>
Agosto Named Academic Dean of Hartford Seminary
For Immediate Release
(HARTFORD – March 18, 2008) -- Heidi Hadsell, President of Hartford Seminary, has named Efrain Agosto, Professor of New Testament and noted Pauline scholar, as academic dean of the Seminary.
The appointment was ratified by the Board of Trustees at a meeting on March 17.
“We are very pleased that Efrain has assumed this new position at Hartford Seminary,” Hadsell said. “Efrain is creative, he loves Hartford Seminary, he understands the issues of theological education, and he enjoys the collaborative atmosphere at the Seminary. Full Story >>>
Interfaith Worship Increasing, Congregations Concerned About Growth
HARTFORD (March 12, 2008 – For Immediate Release)
-- The increased attention given by communities of faith to interfaith engagements since September 11, 2001 continues to be dramatic.
-- Strong beliefs exist among members of congregations at both ends of the theological spectrum, whether conservative or liberal. Full Story >>>
Ayoub Appointed as Faculty Associate At Hartford Seminary
For Immediate Release
HARTFORD (March 7, 2008) – Mahmoud Ayoub, a pre-eminent scholar in Islam and interfaith dialogue in the United States and around the world, has been named Faculty Associate in Shi‘ite Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford Seminary, starting July 1.
Dr. Ayoub comes to Hartford Seminary from Temple University in Philadelphia where he was a professor and Director of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religion. Heidi Hadsell, President of Hartford Seminary, announced the appointment. Full Story >>>
2007
Hartford Seminary President To Visit Iran
HARTFORD, CT (November 13, 2007) -- Hartford Seminary President Heidi Hadsell will spend four days in Tehran, Iran this month, participating in a dialogue on the role of women in “Moving Peace Through Religion.”
The World Council of Churches and the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue in Tehran are sponsoring the conference, which will engage Christian and Muslim women in dialogue. The conference runs from November 25 through November 28.
The World Council said that one aim of the dialogue, which will be a three-year process, is to publish material on a just society of women and men, and on the treatment of women in the world of religion. The participants' diverse backgrounds as teachers, clergy, artists, academics or NGO-activists will ensure a hands-on approach to these issues. Read full press release
Grant for International Exchange Project
Fifteen Christian and Muslim scholars, clerics, and civic leaders from Malaysia will participate in an exchange program with Hartford Seminary in 2008.
The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, has awarded a $257,000 grant to the Seminary in order to support the international exchange project under the rubric “Faith and Community: A Dialogue.”
The Seminary program is designed to educate the participants about Islam in the United States and enhance their work back home. The program builds on the Seminary’s strengths of hosting international guests and fostering inter-religious understanding through dialogue and education. Read more....
Agosto Named Interim Dean
of Hartford Seminary
Dr. Heidi Hadsell, President of Hartford Seminary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Efrain Agosto, Professor of New Testament, as interim dean of the Seminary, effective August 1.
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