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HOOD Lines November 2024

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Political Actions From The Gospel Perspective

Amid a season of change and uncertainty, please join us for our fall series of the Pathways For Tomorrow Initiative of the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

November 18, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., EST

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Watch the Recording of the Annual HTS 2024 CPE Day Read More
Hood Lines October 2024

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Attend the 1885 Society Annual Dinner!

November 21, 2024, 6:00pm ET

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Join us for the Fall Series of the Pathways For Tomorrow Initiative of the Lilly Endowment, Inc.: Project 2025 and Its Impact on the Church Read More
Learn about Hood's DMin program!

Interested in pursuing your DMin? Come enjoy lunch and learn about the Hood Theological DMin program!

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Attend the Clergy Appreciation Luncheon!

Tuesday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the Aymer Center.

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Lace Up For Our "Stride for Scholors" 2K Walk-A-Thon

Friday November 22, 2024
9:00am - 1:00pm
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ICFSH Fall 2024 Conference Recording Read More
Watch the Recordings of the Fall 2024 Speaks Lecture Series Read More
HOOD Lines September 2024

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Attend the Fall 2024 Messinger-Williams Family Community Education Initiative

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Bishop Michael A. Frencher (retired) appointed as the A.M.E. Zion Bishop-in-Residence Read More
Fall 2024 Opening Convocation

Friday, September 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Virtual on Zoom

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HOOD Lines August 2024

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HOOD Lines July 2024

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HOOD Lines June 2024

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The Hood's Herald Spring 2024

Now Available Online!

2024 Hood Theological Seminary Commencement

The 2024 Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time at Varick Auditorium on the campus of Livingstone College.

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Livingstone College Smithsonian Exhibit: Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?



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Spring 2024 Messinger-Williams Family Community Education Initiative

Feb. 26 - March 29, 2024
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Attend Racial Equity Rowan's Forum: Where Are We Now? Read More
The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted


Each Monday beginning February 5, 2024 through March 11, 2024.

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Recording of the 2024 Virtual Firm Foundation Covenant Service

February 7, 2024, 6:00 pm EST

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Recordings of the Heritage Lecture Series

Friday, February 9, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm EST, and Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:00-11:00am EST.

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ICFSH Fall Conference Read More
Hood Theological Seminary Appoints National Leader to Board of Trustees

Hood Theological Seminary has appointed Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees.

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ATS Accreditation October 2023 Visit


HTS will be hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Commission for reaffirmation of accreditation on October 16, 2023, to October 19, 2023. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the school meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation.

Attend the 2023 Virtual Ruben L. Speaks Lecture Series Read More
Eduworship Event Fall 2023 Read More
Watch the Fall 2023 Virtual Opening Convocation Read More
Two Salisbury Pastors Co-teach Preaching and Worship classes at Hood Theological Seminary Read More
HOOD Lines September 2023

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Messinger-Williams Family Community Education Initiative

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HOOD Lines - August 2023

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Critical Race Theory and the Church: Unpacking Race and Racism in Religious Spaces Read More
VISITING PROFESSOR JOINS THE HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FACULTY Read More
CHECK OUT HOOD'S NEWEST ACADEMIC PROGRAMS! Read More
View Video and Photos of the 2023 Donor & Scholarship Recognition Program Read More
View Video of the 2023 Commencement Read More
View Graduation Pictures

View Pictures from the 2023 Graduation Ceremony!

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Hood's Herald 2023

Hood's Herald 2023 is now available online!

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HOOD Lines - May 2023

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HOOD Lines - April 2023

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2023 All Hood Symposium Recording Read More
Nurturing Hope: Spiritual Care and Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Center for Chaplaincy Symposium Recording Read More
HOOD Lines - March 2023

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Messinger-Williams Family Community Education Initiative Spring 2023 Book Study

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Spring 2023 Heritage Lecture Series Recordings Read More
HOOD Lines - February 2023

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2023 Virtual Heritage Lecture Series


The lectures will take place on February 10 & 11, 2023. The guest Speaker will be Dr. Johnny Bernard Hill.

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Dr. Rona M. Williams Promoted to Associate Director

Dr. Rona M. Williams has been promoted to Associate Director of the Congregational Faith and Learning Center (TCFLC).

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HOOD Lines - January 2023

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2023 Firm Foundation Covenant Service


The 2023 Virtual Firm Foundation Covenant Service will take place February 8, 2023, 6:00pm EST.

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Photos from the 2022 1885 Society Dinner

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Video and Photos of Robinson Art Collection Read More
HOOD Lines - December 2022

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Hood will be closed November 23-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Robinson Art Collection Dedication Read More
Center for Chaplaincy CPE Day Recording Read More
HOOD Lines - November 2022

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Program Leader Assumes New Academic Administrative Role

Dr. Vincent W. Howell has been appointed Director of the Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) program at Hood Theological Seminary

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Center for Chaplaincy Clinical Pastoral Education Day

The Center for Chaplaincy will host a hybrid Clinical Pastoral Education Day on Monday, November 7, 2022.

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Eduworship Event Fall 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022

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HOOD Lines - October 2022

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ICFSH Fall 2022 Conference

Friday, October 28, 2022 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.

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1885 Society Dinner Fall 2022

November 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. EST

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Fall 2022 Speaks Lecture Series Recordings Read More
2022 Mental Health Summit Videos featuring President Dr. Vergel Lattimore



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Attend the Messinger-Williams Community Education Initiative Book Study! Read More
Hood President Dr. Vergel Lattimore to be Guest Preacher at Bethel AME Church Read More
HOOD Lines - September 2022

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Hood Faculty Attend the 24th Congress of the International Study for the Old Testament Read More
2022 Virtual Opening Convocation Read More
HOOD Lines - August 2022

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Join Us for Talk Tuesdays! Read More
HOOD Lines - July 2022 Read More
Hood Receives $1 million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Financial and Pastoral Excellence Empowerment Initiative Read More
HOOD Lines - June 2022

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Hood's Herald - Spring 2022 Now Available Online!

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HOOD Lines - May 2022

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HOOD Lines - April 2022

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Service of Interment for Rev. Dr. Albert J.D. Aymer, President Emeritus, April 7, 2022, 1:00 pm EST Read More
2022 ICFSH Earth Day Conference

The 2022 ICFSH Earth Day Conference be on Apri1 22, 2022, 9:00 am.

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Center for Chaplaincy - April 25, 2022 Didactic

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., EST


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DMin Service of Candidacy

The HTS DMin Service of Candidacy will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:10 am EST. The service will be virtual via Zoom.

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The Center for Chaplaincy - March 2022 Didactic

This event will take place on March 28, 2022, 10:00 am.

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2022 All Hood Symposium

The 2022 All Hood Symposium will be on April 28 - 29, 2022.

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Hood Lines - March 2022

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2022 Heritage Lecture Series Recording

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Hood Meet & Greet


February 28, 2022, 6:00 pm EST

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Hood Lines - February 2022

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HOOD WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2022, IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK DAY.


HOOD Lines - January 2022

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Center for Chaplaincy - January 2022 Didactic

PART I: TRAUMA AND THE BODY
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022, 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M., EST

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2022 Firm Foundation Covenant Service


Hood Theological Seminary (HTS) will hold its annual Virtual Firm Foundation Covenant Service on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

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Center for Chaplaincy - February 2022 Didactic


Part II: Trauma and Relationships

Psychic Injuries Impact Relationships With Self and Others

“Hurt People Hurt People”

Monday, February 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., EST

Facilitator: Dr. H. Mac Wallace

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HOOD Lines - December 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Hood will close Tuesday, November 23 at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving Holiday and reopen Monday, November 29 at 8:00 am.

1885 Society Virtual Celebration Nov. 19, 2021, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Read More
Unveiling & Dedication of the Arts from Zion's Mission Fields: The Degraffenreidt Collection, November 12, 1:00 pm Read More
1885 Society Virtual Celebration Recording

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Hood Open House November 16, 2021, 6:00 pm, ET Read More
HOOD Lines - November 2021


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The Rev. Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, Ph.D. Professor (Retired), Scholar, Clergy, Author, and Performer has a book launch tomorrow, Nov. 2, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Read More
Eduworship 2021 Event


Tuesday,October 26, 2021 @ 7:00-8:30 p.m. FacebookLive

Theme: Justice and Equity for All Those Who Hurt

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Hood Gives Encouragement & Appreciation to all who are engaged in Ministry Read More
Recordings of the 2021 Virtual Bishop Ruben L. Speaks Endowed Memorial Lecture Series Read More
Hood to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic October 16, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Read More
The ICFSH Fall Conference will take place on October 22, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Read More
HOOD Lines - October 2021

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Fall 2021 Opening Convocation Recording Read More
Hood's Herald Spring 2021 Edition, Now Available Online! Read More
Hood Receives Climate Change and Theological Education Seed Grant of $10,000 Read More
HOOD Lines - September 2021


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Memorial Service for Derrick R. Nichols


Memorial Service for Derrick R. Nichols (Hood Student & Resident Director) Date: 8/26/2021 Thursday Time: 3pm Location: Soldiers Memorial AMEZ located at 306 N. Church Street, Salisbury, NC

Speaker Announced for 2021 Opening Convocation


Dr. Mark Conforti, Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology and United Methodist Studies at Hood Theological Seminary, will be speaker for Opening Convocation Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021!


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HOOD Lines - August 2021


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Hood Alum Named as Bishop of the AME Zion Church


Rev. Eric Leake, MDIV '95, of Martin Temple AME Zion, Chicago, IL, was elected a Bishop in the AME Zion Church along with Dr. Brian Thompson of the Simon Temple AME Zion Church in Fayetteville, NC.

HOOD Lines - July 2021

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The Center For Chaplaincy Provides a Christian Counselor Directory


During this season of uncertainty, the Center For Chaplaincy is providing a Christian Counselor Directory, as a resource when needed for the HTS community and beyond.

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Sixth Annual All Hood Alumni and Friends Symposium


Virtual Zoom Event

"Re-Imagining Church: Reboot-Rebound-Recover"

June 18, 2021 8:45am-2:45pm


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HOOD Lines - June 2021


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WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY


Congratulations Class of 2021!

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Adopt - A - Minister Project (A.A.M.P.) Scholarship Application


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Hood Theological Seminary salutes Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr., Board of Trustees, on his 2021 Induction into the Livingstone College UNCF "Share Your Love" Leadership Hall of Fame
HOOD Lines - May 2021


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Hood Launches New Programs Read More
HOOD Lines - April 2021


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The Collaborative: Convergence of the Black Church & Black Seminary

Register for The Collaborative’s upcoming presentations
led by Dr. John W. Kinney, theologian, academician and administrator.

Convergence of the Black Church & Black Seminary

March 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m. ET
March 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. ET
April 6, 2021, 7:00 p.m. ET


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Center for Chaplaincy - April 2021 Didactic

April 27, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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Hood Alum Rev. Moneka Thompson was interviewed in Birmingham about her experience as a chaplain during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Hood Lines - March 2021

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ZOOM RECORDING: VIRTUAL DMIN SERVICE OF CANDIDACY MARCH 20, 2021 Read More
The Collaborative: The Black Church & Social Justice Recording


Watch the Recording HERE.

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Center for Chaplaincy - February 2021 Didactic


Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST

Mental Health, Medical Mistrust, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

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2021 Bishop Alfred E. and Mrs. Mamie White Endowed Heritage Lecture Series

February 12 & 13, 2021


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Virtual DMin Service of Candidacy
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Zoom online at 10:10 - 11:00 am
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New Book by Hood Research Professor André Resner


A new book by Mike Graves and Hood Research Professor André Resner is expected to be out by March 1, 2021. The book is titled What's Right with Preaching Today?

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Center for Chaplaincy: March 2021 Didactic


Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST

Sacred Reciprocity: How Chaplains and Clergy Care for Themselves and Others During a Pandemic and Beyond

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Hood Lines - February 2021

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Community Education Initiative: Current Course February 15 - March 26

“Being Human 101: The School of Life”

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Passing of Dr. James David Armstrong


Dr. James David Armstrong passed away January 12, 2021. He is the former Editor of the A.M.E. Zion Quarterly Review. As loyal supporters of HTS, He and his wife established an annual award that is given at Commencement. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

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Hood Lines - January 2021


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Virtual Firm Foundation Covenant Service

February 10, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

Sermon: Bishop Dennis V. Proctor

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Hood Theological Seminary will be participating in an initiative with The In Trust Center for Theological Schools: THE GIFT OF BLACK THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION & BLACK CHURCH COLLABORATIVE Read More
Know the Facts About COVID-19 and the Vaccine: January 14, 2021


Hood Theological Seminary and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services invites you to a Virtual Town Hall about the COVID-19 Vaccine.

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What do alums wish they had learned in seminary?


An article from ATS Colloquy Online, October 2020. CLICK HERE to Read Full Article.

Video on the Black Coalition Against COVID-19-Making it Plain: A Conversation with Dr. Fauci


VIEW HERE

Pre-Boxed Food Give-A-Way! Read More
Hood Alum News

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Black pastor leads his white North Carolina church toward a fuller reckoning on race

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#GivingTuesday2020: Thank you for Giving!


Thank you for making a difference during #GivingTuesday2020! Still want to give to Hood? GO HERE to Donate.

Hood Lines - December 2020


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Give to HTS on #GivingTuesday!


Today's the Day! Be a part of this global movement, and give to Hood today, December 1, 2020 during #GivingTuesday! CLICK HERE to give to Hood!

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Center for Chaplaincy - January 2021 Didactic

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST

Mental Health Support in the Church for Youth and Adolescents
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Hood Lines - November 2020


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Congratulations to Attorney Janet Ward Black


Attorney Janet Ward Black was recently named “Lawyer of the Year.”

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Former Hood Faculty named General Secretary of Archives and History for the United Methodist Church GCAH


Former Hood Faculty Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff has been named General Secretary of Archives and History for the United Methodist Church GCAH. Read more HERE.

Passing of Bishop Hunter


Bishop Louis Hunter, Sr. the 93rd Bishop in the line of succession in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, passed away on November 4, 2020.

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Online Discussion November 12


Dr. André Resner, Research Professor at Hood Theological Seminary, will lead an online discussion (via Zoom)on November 12, 2020, at 9 a.m. with faculty, students, and other interested parties on his current research which will be part of a forthcoming book entitled What's Right With Preaching Today? The Enduring Influence of Fred B. Craddock (Cascade Books, 2021)

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Pastor and Engineer Leads Seminary’s New Congregational Faith & Learning Center


Dr. Vincent W. Howell has been appointed Director of The Congregational Faith & Learning Center (TCFLC) at Hood Theological Seminary.

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Distinguished Educator Joins the Hood Theological Seminary Board of Trustees Read More
Hood to Establish the Congregational Faith and Learning Center Read More
Upcoming HTS Virtual Visits


Hood will have several upcoming Virtual Visits on November 13 and November 16 for those interested in becoming a student.

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Hood Lines - October 2020

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ICFSH Fall Conference


The International Center for Faith, Science and History at Hood Theological Seminary presents its Fall Conference with a Virtual Webinar, "The Intersectionality of Science and Religion” Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9:30 – 2:00 p.m.

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Center for Chaplaincy - October 2020 Didactic


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Eduworship Event


The Eduworship Event will take place on October 27, 2020, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Facebook Live on Hood's Facebook Page.

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Virtual Ruben L. Speaks Lecture Series


The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke University Chapel and Associate Professor of Homiletics at Duke Divinity School will be the speaker for the Ruben L. Speaks Endowed Memorial Lecture Series on Friday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. These lectures will take place online via Zoom.

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1885 Society Scholarship Event: Virtual Celebration


Nov. 13, 2020, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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Faith Voter Project Registration

Faith Voter Project Register Here

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Hood Presents the Community Education Initiative


The Community Education Initiative is an extension of the Hood Theological Seminary’s new Messinger and Williams Family Chair in Theology and Ethics. There will be courses offered at various times throughout the year. Course topics will vary but will consistently deal with issues of faith, ethics, and community. The courses are open to the general public. The classes will be taught online and/or at the Hood campus in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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HOOD Lines - September 2020

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Hood Theological Seminary Receives $1,000,000 Lilly Endowment Grant Read More
View Dr. Love's Virtual Stamp Show Event: The Art of Philatelic Inclusivity/African American Suffragists & the Vote Read More
Trevor Eppehimer, Ph.D. Announced as Speaker for Virtual Opening Convocation


Trevor Eppehimer, Ph.D., Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Hood Theological Seminary, will be the speaker for the virtual Opening Convocation on Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. This event will be held via Zoom.

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​August 19, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rona Williams


August 19, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rona Williams, Current HTS Student, SGA Secretary


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Hood Theological Seminary now has an Instagram page!


Follow us @hoodtheoseminary

Wednesday Words of Encouragement - August 12, 2020, Cindy Stafford, M.Div. Student, SGA Vice President


Wednesday Words of Encouragement - August 12, 2020, Cindy Stafford, M.Div. Student, SGA Vice President

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Hood Lines - August 2020


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The Center for Chaplaincy presents: "Black Lives Matter" August 25th Online Gathering and Registration Information Read More
SAVE THE DATES!: The Center For Chaplaincy presents via online gatherings: “Keeping It Real: Mental Health In the Church and Community During the Season of Pandemic and Beyond” Read More
Current Hood student K. Coltrane passed on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 Read More
August 5, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Dr. Sharon J. Grant


August 5, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Dr. Sharon J. Grant, Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity, AAAS Project Leader and Founding Director of the ICFSH

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Congratulations Dr. Mary A. Love!


Dr. Mary A. Love, Adjunct Professor of Christian Education at Hood Theological Seminary, has been invited to be a presenter at the first virtual stamp show sponsored by the American Philatelic Society.

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July 29, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Rodvegas Ingram


July 29, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Rodvegas Ingram, M.Div.'05, Founding member of HTS 1885 Society, Pastor of Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point, NC

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Congratulations to Dr Lattimore!


Dr. Lattimore, President of Hood Theological Seminary, has been named president-elect of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, NC.

The Center of Addiction & Faith - Addiction Ministry Training Read More
John M. Belk Impact Fellowship Program Read More
Congratulations to Rev. Garner-Mullins, M.Div. ’15


The Hood Theological Seminary Community would like to Congratulate Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins, accepted as a Fellow with Advance Carolina in the area of Environmental Justice.

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Hood Theological Seminary: A Neighbor In Deed! Read More
AME Zion Church Prayer Gathering and Quadrennial Address, July 25, 2020


CLICK HERE for more information.

Wednesday Words of Encouragement, July 22, 2020 - Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins


July 22, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins, Charlotte Chapter President of the Hood Theological Seminary National Alumni Association (HTSNAA), M.Div.'15

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Wednesday Words of Encouragement, July 15, 2020 - Patricia Commander


Wednesday Words of Encouragement, July 15, 2020 - Patricia Commander, Library Director/Writing Center Coordinator, Hood Theological Seminary

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Meharry Is Enlisting Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Hildreth Is Ready to Roll Up His Sleeve


When Meharry Medical College begins conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials in a few months, it will face a big challenge: how to inspire trust in the Black community that has reason to mistrust such interventions but stands to benefit the most.

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Important Message Concerning Fall 2020 Classes from President Lattimore


Please read the important message concerning Fall 2020 classes from President Dr. Vergel Lattimore.

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Wednesday Words of Encouragement, July 8, 2020 - Rev. Juston R. Smith


Wednesday Words of Encouragement, July 8, 2020 - Rev. Juston R. Smith, M.Div' 14, Campus Pastor - Appalachian Wesley Foundation

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Hood Lines - July 2020


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July 1, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement - Rev. Kimberly Clarke


July 1, 2020, Wednesday Words of Encouragement - Rev. Kimberly Clarke

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June 24, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Melissa Malcolm, M.Div.'20


June 24, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Melissa Malcolm, M.Div.'20

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Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyd, Jr. Writes New Book


Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyd, Jr., Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Hood Theological Seminary has a new book out: Small Group Leadership: A Class Leader Guide, 2nd Edition

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Updated 2020-2021 Academic Calendar


In response to COVID-19 concerns, the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar has been revised.

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Virtual Open House June 26


Hood Theological Seminary will have a Virtual Open House June 26. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday Words of Encouragement, June 17, 2020 - Dr. Reginald Boyd Jr.


Wednesday Words of Encouragement, June 17, 2020 - Dr. Reginald Boyd Jr., Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Hood Theological Seminary

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Virtual Open House Zoom Information


Here is the information to attend the Virtual Open House Friday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m.

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30 Days of Giving for HTS!


Please consider donating to HTS during the 30 Days of Giving for HTS June 1-30, 2020! CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

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Hood Lines - June 2020


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June 10, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Johnny M. Sellers, M.Div.'18, Current D.Min. Student


June 10, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Johnny M. Sellers, M.Div.'18, Current D.Min. Student

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HOOD'S HERALD - SPRING 2020 EDITION


Hood's Herald - Spring 2020 edition now available online! CLICK HERE

June 3, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Tamica Robinson, Secretary of HTSNAA


June 3, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Tamica Robinson, Secretary of HTSNAA

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May 27, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Deacon GeoRene Jones, MTS'14, Assistant Secretary of HTSNAA


May 27, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Deacon GeoRene Jones, MTS'14, Assistant Secretary of HTSNAA

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May 20, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Dr. Timothy Freeman


May 20, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Dr. Timothy Freeman

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020!


YOU DID IT! The video of the 2020 Virtual Graduation can now be found on Facebook, YouTube, and Hood's website. For more information CLICK HERE.

May 13, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Minister CJ Brinson


May 13, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Minister CJ Brinson, M.Div.'16

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Outline to Phase 1 of ReOpen NC


Confused about Phase 1 of ReOpen NC? Here is a helpful outline.

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May 6, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Antoinette Joiner


May 6, 2020 Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Antoinette Joiner, Parliamentarian for HTSNAA

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Hood Lines - May 2020


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April 29, 2020 - Wednesday Words of Encouragement, Rev. Dr. Daran Mitchell


Listen to Wednesday Words of Encouragement by Rev. Dr. Daran Mitchell, M.Div.'97, Adjunct Instructor at HTS.

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CENTER FOR CHAPLAINCY'S PART IN COVID-19


Read how the Center for Chaplaincy is contributing to the COVID-19 cause.

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HOOD Lines - April 2020


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APRIL 15, 2020, WEDNESDAY'S WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT - REV. DR. LAMONT FOSTER


Watch a video from Rev. Dr. Lamont Foster on Wednesday's Words of Encouragement.

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Passing of Alum Reverend Doctor Kenneth Q. James


We are saddened to announce the passing of Alum Reverend Doctor Kenneth Q. James

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HOOD SEMINARY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19


Per the North Carolina statewide "Stay at Home" executive order effective at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, Hood Theological Seminary employees will be working remotely. Although the campus will be physically closed, Hood faculty and staff will still be able to assist through email.

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Hood Lines - March 2020


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ALL CLASSES TO BE HELD ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE


Due to recent updates with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), until further notice, all classes will be held online. Please see your professor for further instruction.

HTS CENTER FOR CHAPLAINCY SPRING EVENT: CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE


Keeping It Real: Mental Health / Mental Illness In the Church and Community. Five (5) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be received upon completion of the workshops. Due to the current updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) , this event has been cancelled until it can be rescheduled.


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2020 Heritage Lecture Series


The Bishop Alfred E. and Mrs. Mamie White Endowed Heritage Lecture Series will be held on February 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and February 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Both lectures will be held in the Aymer Center. For more information and to register, click here.

HOOD Lines - February 2020


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Firm Foundation Covenant Service


The Firm Foundation Covenant Service will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. It will take place at Hood Theological Seminary in the Aymer Center.

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OPEN HOUSE AND CAMPUS TOUR POSTPONED


The Open House and campus tour on April 4, 2020, has been postponed due to recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.

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HOOD Lines - December 2019

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Chaplain Education Day


Chaplain Education Day is November 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Aymer Center.

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Register for the 1885 Society Dinner


The 1885 Society Dinner will be Friday, November 15, 2019, at 7 pm in the Aymer Center. The theme will be: “Stay the Course” with guest speaker: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, ’98.

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Dr. Mary Love's Monthly Display


Dr. Mary Love's monthly display commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Child Abuse Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. There is also a collection for items donated to the Terrie House and the Women’s Shelter.

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Passing of Rev. Dr. Dora Atlas


The entire Hood Community is saddened by the news that Hood Theological Seminary's oldest alum Rev. Dr. Dora Atlas passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019.

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Hood Theological Seminary Holds Annual Ruben L. Speaks Endowed Memorial Lecture Series


Hood Theological Seminary held its annual Ruben L. Speaks Endowed Memorial Lecture Series on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2019. This year’s featured presenter was the distinguished scholar-activist Dr. Miguel De La Torre, the Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies at ILiff School of Theology.

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Podcast from ICFSH Now Live

The podcast from the International Center of Faith, Science, and History (ICFSH) at Hood Theological Seminary has gone live on both Spotify and Anchor.

Check them out here on Anchor and here on Spotify.

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HOOD Lines - October 2019


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Congratulations to Dr. Lattimore!


Dr. Vergel L. Lattimore, President of Hood Theological Seminary, will be recognized by the N.C. Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Living Legends organization this Saturday, August 24. See the entire article here.

Hood Lines - September 2019

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Hood Lines - August 2019

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Dr. Otto Harris to Lead Diversity Initiative


Dr. Otto Harris will lead the Comprehensive Plan of Inclusiveness, a conference-wide initiative centered around promoting diversity for the Western North Carolina in the United Methodist Church. Click here to read the entire article.

Hood Lines - July 2019


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NEW SPECIALIZATION IN DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM


Dr. Jim R. Wadford, Director of the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program, has announced a new specialization in the D.Min. program - Homiletics and Preaching - beginning in the fall 2019 semester.

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HOOD Lines - June 2019


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ASBURY, BROWN, AND LEELAND RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES


Mrs. Doris Robinson Asbury, Mr. Reginald W. Brown, and Bishop Paul L. Leeland received Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at Hood Theological Seminary's eighteenth Commencement held on May 18, 2019.

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2019 BISHOP HOOD AWARDS


Congratulations to Rev. Edward Spence, Jr. '07, and F&M Bank who were this year's Bishop Hood Award winners.

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HOOD SEMINARY 2019 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS - Bishop Paul Leeland


HTS was fortunate to have Bishop Paul Leeland deliver the commencement address on May 18, 2019. Leeland is the Resident Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. Watch video of Bishop Leeland's commencement address here.

HOOD'S HERALD - SPRING 2019 EDITION


The new edition of the Hood's Herald is now available here online!

HTS RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE AAAS-DoSER


The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) Program has awarded Hood Theological Seminary (HTS) a grant to integrate scientific content within its theological curriculum. This grant is part of AAAS DoSER’s Science for Seminaries project and is organized in partnership with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

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HOOD Lines - March 2019

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NEW HTSNAA OFFICERS ELECTED


Congratulations to the newly elected 2019-21 HTS National Alumni Association Executive Officers! Pictured are GeoRene Jones, Assistant Secretary; Tamica Robinson, Secretary; Yolanda Alston-Foster, Chaplain; and Lamont Foster, President. Not pictured: David McLean, Vice President; Kay Hines, Treasurer; and Antoinette Joiner, Parliamentarian.

EDUCATOR PUTS HER STAMP ON HISTORY


Dr. Mary Love, Adjunct Professor of Christian Education, was invited to speak at a Black History Month celebration in Washington, DC.

She shared information about her vast collection of African American stamps with district and area leadership and employees of the postal service. Read the article from the Capital Metro Leader here.

Dr. Love was also featured in a Salisbury Post article about her love of stamp collecting

DR. MICHAEL J. GEHRING RELEASES NEW BOOK


Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at Hood Theological Seminary, Dr. Michael J. Gehring, just released a new book titled As the Broken White Lines Become One: A Spiritual Travelogue

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HOOD Lines February 2019


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Alum Rev. Dr. Otto D. Harris, III is Awarded the United Methodist Men Award


Hood Theological Seminary is honored that Alum Rev. Dr. Otto D. Harris, III was awarded the United Methodist Men Award. Read More

Coca-Cola Encourages Hood Theological Seminary


Mr. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman & CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Charlotte, N.C. has honored the request of Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. (HTS Board member and distinguished alumnus) with a commitment of $100,000 toward a chapel at the Seminary. Mr. Harrison leads this global reach company which has a reputation for innovation, public service, and social responsibility. The missional purpose of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company is To Honor God in All We Do. The Hood Theological Seminary community deeply appreciates this investment and trust in the merits of theological education.

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Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. Makes a Faith Statement


Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, leads and conducts his ministry with absolute clarity. He recently made an act of faith which extends beyond his deep sense of spirituality and into a theological institution which helped train him to be a bold theological leader. Bishop Battle recently contributed $52,000 toward a future chapel at Hood Theological Seminary. This contribution is both visionary and is a reflection of his firm belief that a chapel should be at the heart of a first-class seminary. This unique contribution is also consistent with Bishop Battle's leadership and loyalty as a distinguished alumnus of Hood Theological Seminary.

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HOOD Lines - November 2018

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Hood Theological Seminary Receives $1 million Grant to Establish Institute for Early Career Clergy Development


Hood Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1 million to help establish the Institute for Early Career Clergy Development. It is part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Thriving in Ministry, an initiative that supports a variety of religious organizations across the nation as they create or strengthen programs that help pastors build relationships with experienced clergy who can serve as mentors and guide them through key leadership challenges in congregational ministry.

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Hood Partners with The Religious Freedom Center


Hood Theological Seminary is delighted to be one of the partner institutions collaborating with the “Race, Religious Freedom and the Politics of Belonging” program.

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HOOD Lines - October 2018

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Dr. Ashley Dreff Publishes Book


Dr. Ashley Dreff has published her book titled Entangled: A History of American Methodist, Politics, and Sexuality. The book is now available for purchase. Read More

HOOD Lines - September 2018


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DR. REGINA DANCY ELECTED TO ATS AUDIT COMMITTEE



Rev. Dr. Regina Dancy, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Human Resources at Hood Theological Seminary (HTS), was elected to the Audit Committee of the Commission on Accrediting at the Centennial Biennial Meeting of the ATS in June.

The five-member audit committee, which serves both ATS and The Commission on Accrediting (COA) of the ATS , is comprised of the ATS Treasurer, the COA Treasurer, and three at-large CFOs of member schools.


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BISHOP JAMES WALKER HOOD ENDOWED PREMIER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM


The HTS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the establishment of the Bishop James Walker Hood Endowed Premier Scholarship Program. This new program will provide 20 scholarships up to $6,000 per year for the 2018-2019 academic year for students who qualify. Hood is committed to helping students achieve their dream of theological education and ensuring that they graduate ready to serve, with minimal debt. This program will provide additional opportunities for HTS students to reduce or eliminate student debt by strengthening and enhancing the existing scholarship opportunities offered by the Seminary.

The deadline for applications is August 14, 2018. To download the application for a Bishop Hood Scholarship, click here.

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Civitan - U.S.A.T. Dorchester Scholarship


Hood Seminary is very happy to announce a new scholarship - the Civitan-U.S.A.T. Dorchester Scholarship Fund - which has been established by Mark and Judy Beymer in memory of Alvin and Marjorie Beymer.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a second-year student in the Center for Chaplaincy Program who aspires to be a military, hospital, hospice, corporate or other professional chaplain.
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HTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ATS COMMITTEE ON RACE AND ETHNICITY (CORE)


Hood Theological Seminary is honored to be one of the 20 schools invited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) to participate in the Committee on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) initiative program on "Cultivating Educational Capacity." This exciting initiative is highly congruent with the mission of HTS.

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GRADUATION PHOTOS AVAILABLE FROM GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY


Photos from Honors Awards/Closing Convocation and Graduation may be viewed and prints ordered here through Gordon Photography.

HOOD'S HERALD - Winter 2017-2018


Download past issues of the Hood's Herald:

Hood's Herald Vol. XVI, No. 1, Winter 2017-2018

Hood's Herald Vol. XV, No. 1 Spring 2017

Hood's Herald Vol. XIV, No. 1 Winter 2015-16

Hood's Herald Vol. XIII, No. 1 Winter 2014-15

Hood's Herald Vol. XII, No. 1 Winter 2013-14

Hood's Herald Vol. XI, No. 1 Winter 2012-13

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THE CENTER FOR CHAPLAINCY AT HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY


Hood Seminary has received a grant from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) to establish a Center for Chaplaincy to foster awareness, information exchange, and collaboration about the opportunities and practices in the field of professional chaplaincy. Dr. Ken Walden, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, is the Center’s Director.

For more information, visit the Center's pages on our website under the INITIATIVES tab on the home page.

TWO HTS ALUMNI NAMED NC LIVING LEGENDS



Congratulations to Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. and Rev. Dr. James Ferree who were named "NC Living Legends" at a scholarship gala August 26 to celebrate the significant legacies of NC's 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Ferree is pictured with President Lattimore.

HTS LAUNCHES PLANNED GIVING WEBSITE


Make a big impact with a future gift! Start at our Planned Giving Website to learn about the different gift options available to you.

Those who make a commitment to include Hood Theological Seminary in their estates become members of the Hood Legacy Society. Such gifts include bequests, gifts of life insurance, gifts of retirement plans or charitable trusts.

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