OUR HISTORY

Begin your path of academic and spiritual enrichment as you embark on a journey through the hallowed corridors of theological education at Allen University’s prestigious Dickerson-Green Seminary. With roots stretching back to 1880 through our esteemed Dickerson Seminary, we boast a rich legacy that has illuminated the hearts and minds of countless students for well over a century. As an integral pillar of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of South Carolina, our storied institution has been a beacon of spiritual and intellectual nourishment, offering both non-credit enrichment opportunities for clergy members within the AME denomination and an undergraduate program open to all seekers of theological wisdom. Today, we are elated to announce an extraordinary chapter in our enduring commitment to faith and learning: the expansion into graduate-level theological studies. This monumental development will be housed under the distinguished banner of Dickerson-Green Seminary. In doing so, we not only honor the historic Dickerson name but also pay homage to the spiritual leadership and legacy of the presiding prelate of the 7th District, Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. Our graduate seminary program is designed as a living tribute to both these towering figures, marrying the past with the present, as we look toward a future teeming with endless possibilities for scholarly research, spiritual growth, and community impact. With Dickerson-Green Seminary, Allen University invites you to be part of a theological lineage that is both timeless and timely, traditional yet transformative. Here at Dickerson-Green, you will find an education and an awakening.