Hartford Seminary

Hartford Seminary, located in Hartford, Connecticut, was founded by Congregationalists in 1833. They formed the Pastoral Union of Connecticut in order to train ministerial leaders for the church. Hartford Seminary offers graduate certificates in the fields of religious studies, Islamic chaplaincy, theology & ethics and spirituality. It also confers Master of Arts and Doctor of Ministry degrees. The seminary is comprised of three main academic centers:

• Center for Faith in Practice
• Duncan Black Macdonald Center
• Hartford Institute for Religion Research

Hartford Seminary offers financial aid to its students in the form of several need-based aids and grants. Apart from this, students can also earn scholarships according to their merit.

Hartford Seminary Highlights

Where Hartford Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Hartford Seminary was 159 in 2007 (85 full-time equivalent).

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Hartford Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Hartford Seminary provides on-campus housing for 28 of its 85 (full-time) students (as of 2007).