Hood Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Hood Theological Seminary, originally established as the Zion Wesley Institute in 1879, was renamed Livingstone College in 1887, and a theological department was created under this college in 1903. This department was gradually established as a school and then a seminary which came to be known as the Hood Theological Seminary, in 1906, in honor of Bishop Hood. The institute is located in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Hood Theological Seminary offers master’s and doctorate degrees as well as diploma programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of theology and ethics, history of Christianity, religion and society, pastoral theology, and biblical studies.

Hood Theological Seminary supports student organizations such as the Student Government Association. The institute offers financial assistance to deserving students through various Federal grants, loans, and scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 248 in 2009-2010 (201 full-time equivalent).

Students under 25 years old represent 3% of the student body. About 77% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Hood Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 92 of its 201 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 4 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Hood Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (57 awarded)

• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology/Theological Studies