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Hood Theological Seminary

Overview of Hood Theological Seminary

Hood Theological Seminary is located in Salisbury, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church school. Hood Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Hood Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Hood Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Hood Theological Seminary had 264 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Hood Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Hood Theological Seminary offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hood Theological Seminary

Hood Theological Seminary
1810 Lutheran Synod Drive
Salisbury, NC 28144
General Phone: (704) 636-7611
http://www.hoodseminary.edu

Hood Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy51ministry, theology, theology and religious vocations

Number of programs and degrees for Hood Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree351
Doctor's degree91
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years41
Master's degree31

Student Body

In 2007, Hood Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 264 students (229 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate5%
Graduate25%
First Professional70%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White34%
Black65%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-243%
25-295%
30-348%
35-3910%
40-4934%
50-6439%
65+2%

Hood Theological Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Part-Time100 %

Hood Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Hood Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 95 of its 229 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 4 meals per week.

Hood Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 3,730
Board (meal plan) charge$ 690

Financial Aid:
Hood Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3663300)

Hood Theological Seminary Faculty

Hood Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured11
Non-tenured, but on tenure track43

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year3$45,0003$46,000
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year5$45,3024$48,031

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hood Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Hood Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hood Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hood Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Hood Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Hood Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Hood Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Hood Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Hood Theological Seminary Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation
Offers distance learning
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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