Salisbury, NC – The mission of Hood Theological Seminary is to prepare women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church for a diverse world. Hood continues to live its mission through the creation of a new Master of Arts in Chaplaincy program and two new Graduate Certificate programs.

Master of Arts in Chaplaincy (MAC) is a seventy-two (72)-hour degree for individuals who desire to develop an approach to spiritual care, who possess authentic concern for humankind, and who desire to gain academic and clinical knowledge regarding the spiritual, caregiver, emotional, pastoral support and chaplain roles in diverse contexts. For those who desire, it also includes post-graduation board certification eligibility.

Graduate Certificate Programs:

General Theological Studies Certificate (GTSC) Program is designed for students seeking to prepare themselves on a basic level for Christian ministry and/or discerning whether they are called to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. This is a 15-hour program.

Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC) Program is designed for students seeking to prepare themselves on a basic level for advanced biblical study. This is a 15-hour program.

Admissions to the Graduate Certificate Programs: All person with an accredited baccalaureate degree or its equivalent are eligible to apply, along with those who graduated with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited associated degree program.

We welcome applications to these programs for Fall 2021.

About Hood Theological Seminary

Hood Theological Seminary, located at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive in Salisbury, NC, is a graduate and professional school where intellectual discourse and ministerial preparation occur in tandem within the framework of a community of faith. Sponsored by the A. M. E. Zion Church and approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, its student body currently comprises persons from many different denominations. Hood's mission is to prepare women and men for bold and creative leadership for the Christian church for a diverse world. http://www.hoodseminary.edu

Contact:

Information About MAC Degree Program
Rev. Dr. Karen L. Owens
Director, The Center for Chaplaincy
Hood Theological Seminary
704-906-0232
kowens@hoodseminary.edu

Information About Graduate Certificate Programs
Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyd, Jr.
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Hood Theological Seminary
704-636-6455
rboyd@hoodseminary.edu