Religious and Spiritual Life at Hood
Hood College welcomes and offers spiritual support to students, faculty and staff of all beliefs and traditions. We are committed to creating a campus community that respects the exploration and practice of religious and spiritual values as an integral part of the whole person - mind, body and spirit.
The Dean of the Chapel is available for individual pastoral care and spiritual direction, and there are a variety of opportunities for those interested in exploration and worship on campus and in the greater Frederick area. Each semester students are invited to visit local faith communities to find a spiritual “home away from home.” On campus there are opportunities for reflection, study, and service through volunteering. These opportunities include scripture studies, topic discussions, meditation groups, spiritual direction, service projects, prayer and pastoral care.
There are chapters of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Muslim Student Association, and Hillel Jewish student association, as well as other student led groups that form based on interest. Coffman Chapel is open daily for everyone. Special prayer services occur throughout the year commemorating observances such as Ash Wednesday, Thanksgiving and Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Ha’Shoah), to name a few.
Other campus-wide events during the year include a Holi color festival, Ramadan feast, a Sukkot booth on the Quad, and Holidays at Hood Multifaith Winter Celebration. A multifaith Baccalaureate Service closes each year with a celebration of faith and learning.
Hood College maintains its historic connection with the United Church of Christ, a progressive Christian Protestant denomination, while honoring the rich diversity of faith expressions in our campus community.