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Course of Study Extension School Course Offerings:

The Course of Study is prescribed by the Division of Ordained Ministry of The United Methodist Church to provide for the education of Local Pastors and to equip them to serve local churches as spiritual leaders. Persons who desire to continue as Local Pastors must work toward completing the five-year Course of Study in 12 years. Our school is established as an Extension School of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and serves Part-time Local Pastors.



Studies for Year One
111 - The Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible
  112 - Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit
  113 - Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation
  114 - Pastoral Leadership & Administration

Studies for Year Two
211 - Hebrew Bible I
  212 - Theological Heritage: Early & Medieval
  213 - Formation for Discipleship
  214 - Practice of Preaching

Studies for Year Three
311 - New Testament I
  312 - Theological Heritage: Reformation
  313 - Our Mission: Evangelism
  314 - Pastoral Care & Counseling

Studies for Year Four
411 - Hebrew Bible II
  412 - Wesleyan Movement
  413 - Worship and Sacraments
  414 - Personal and Social Ethics

Studies for Year Five
511 - New Testament II
  512 - Contemporary Theology
  513 - Our Mission: Transforming Agent
  514 - Theology and the Practice of Ministry

 


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ALL COS Extension School Classes will be held at the United Methodist Center in Springfield, Illinois. (directions)

 

       
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