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The 72-credit Islamic Chaplaincy Program combines the Master of Arts in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations and a Graduate Certificate Program in Islamic Chaplaincy.

z Students enroll in the 48-credit Master of Arts, which includes courses in the disciplines of Islamic religious thought and practice, historical and contemporary perspectives on Islamic societies, and theological and social interactions between Islam and Christianity.

z Further knowledge and pastoral skills essential to chaplaincy are acquired in the 24-credit Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy. Through courses in pastoral care, practices of ministry, and dialogue and interfaith relations, along with supervised field education and Clinical Pastoral Education, gradu-ates are fully prepared to work effectively in a wide range of chaplaincy settings.

z Classes explore topics such as ethical issues con-fronting American Muslims, contemporary religion and public life, foundational Islamic knowledge, and the cultural and political context of American religious congregations.

z Students have enriching opportunities to study abroad in places such as Oman, Indonesia and Iran.

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The only formally accredited Islamic

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z A chaplain is a respected religious professional in American public life.

z A chaplain can work in both public and private institutions as a representative of his or her religious tradition. Such institutions include colleges and universities, hospitals, prisons, the military and not-for-profit orga-nizations.

z A chaplain serves God by providing spiritual support and counseling to people in need.

z A chaplain serves as a bridge between Muslim communities and the wider public through the promotion of mutual understanding and community service.

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Hartford Seminary chaplains are in high

demand across the country.

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h a r t f o r d s e m i n a r y p l a y s an unparalleled role in the history of the relationship of Islam and the United States. It was the first post-graduate institution in America

to teach Arabic. Hartford Seminary was also among the first American institutions to give serious attention to the study of Islam and to forming connections to the Muslim world as early as 1893. Over the past century, Hartford Seminary has maintained its pivotal role in building bridges of mutual respect and cooperation between Muslims and Christians through the promotion of peace, dialogue and learning. In 1973, Hartford Seminary established the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. In 2001, Hartford Seminary continued its pioneering efforts by developing the first and only formally accredited Islamic Chaplaincy Program in the nation. Today, our chaplains may be found in major institutions throughout the country providing essential spiritual support and counsel, serving their communities and authentically representing their faith as Muslims. Hartford Seminary’s Islamic Chaplaincy Program is committed to graduating chaplains who are grounded in the distinctness of their own faith tradition while adept at functioning in the multi-faith and secular contexts in which they serve.}

“The Islamic Chaplaincy Program allowed me to relive the proven trodden path of

training and spirituality that has forged so many highly qualified Muslim chaplains in

North America. It was an honor and a privilege to come and study at

Hartford Seminary.”t a q w a s u r a p a t i ,

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“The Islamic Chaplaincy Program has been instrumental in my success as a Muslim

chaplain at Princeton University. From the courses on counseling and interfaith relations

to my training in preaching and conflict resolution, the Seminary prepared me for a life of serving the Muslim community and

American society with excellence and dedication.”

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For further information about the Islamic Chaplaincy Program, contact:

hartford seminary77 Sherman Street | Hartford, ct 06105

email : info@hartsem.eduph : 860.509.9500www.hartsem.edu

how can the program enhance the experience of imams, activists , and public servants? by…

z Earning a degree that will be recognized by their peers in American religious life.z Strengthening counseling skills.z Improving public speaking ability.z Better understanding the cultural and political context of American religious congregations.z Having the opportunity to explore ethical issues confronting American Muslims.z Deepening faith through expanding foundational Islamic knowledge.z Developing necessary skills to effectively work in multi-faith and secular settings.z Training Muslim leaders with skills to work as faith representatives within religiously and socially diverse environments.

With roots that go back to 1834, Hartford Seminary is a non-denominational graduate school for religious and theological studies. What makes us unique is our multi-faith environment and our proven ability to prepare leaders for the complex world that surrounds us. Hartford Seminary seeks students who are interested in serving their communities

and deepening their own faiths, as well as understanding the faiths of others.

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For further information about the Islamic Chaplaincy Program, please contact the Co-Directors

dr. feryal salem at 860.509.9531 fsalem@hartsem.edu or dr. timur yuskaev at 860.509.9554

yuskaev@hartsem.edu

For information about applying to the Islamic Chaplaincy Program, please contact: tina demo tdemo@hartsem.edu

director of recruitment and admiss ions 860.509.9549

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