Hood Theological Seminary

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.

Hood Theological Seminary Highlights

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

• African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Hood Theological Seminary was 264 in 2007 (229 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 5% of enrolled students, graduate students are 25%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 70%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Hood Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 95 of its 229 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

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