Indiana Extension Course of Study Spring 2024
The Indiana Extension Course of Study School is an extension of the Garrett-Evangelical School of Theology Course of Study School, operating under the authority of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. It is intended for part-time local pastors. Student performance is reported to the Division of Ordained Ministry, the annual conference Board Of Ordained Ministry and the student's Conference Superintendent and District Committee on Ministry.
The United Methodist Church requires part-time local pastors to complete the Course of Study in 12 years. The student should complete two classes per year to be eligible for reappointment. (Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2016 ¶318.2 See also ¶ 316-320)
The weekend schedule makes attendance at the Indiana Extension COS School possible for part-time pastors having a non-clergy vocation.
Applicants must complete the Candidacy and License to Preach requirements before beginning the Course of Study.
Tuition:
$270 INUMC Local Pastor
$300 Minister Other Denomination
$300 Other Conference Local Pastor
For financial aid, applicants should check with the Local Pastor Registrar of his/her annual conference, Conference Superintendent, or District Committee.
Students pay for textbooks and any other personal expenses. Tuition includes noon meal on Saturdays.
Dates: February 9-10, March 9, April 13, 2024
Registration deadline: February 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm
The United Methodist Church requires part-time local pastors to complete the Course of Study in 12 years. The student should complete two classes per year to be eligible for reappointment. (Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2016 ¶318.2 See also ¶ 316-320)
The weekend schedule makes attendance at the Indiana Extension COS School possible for part-time pastors having a non-clergy vocation.
Applicants must complete the Candidacy and License to Preach requirements before beginning the Course of Study.
Tuition:
$270 INUMC Local Pastor
$300 Minister Other Denomination
$300 Other Conference Local Pastor
For financial aid, applicants should check with the Local Pastor Registrar of his/her annual conference, Conference Superintendent, or District Committee.
Students pay for textbooks and any other personal expenses. Tuition includes noon meal on Saturdays.
Dates: February 9-10, March 9, April 13, 2024
Registration deadline: February 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm
When registering, please have your Personal Identification Number (PID) available. If you have forgotten that number, or haven't yet been assigned a number, contact GBHEM at cosregistrar@gbhem.org before starting your registration.
Cancellations: all cancellations must be received by 11:59 pm on February 2, 2024 via email to ministerialservices@inumc.org to be eligible for a refund less processing fee. No cancelations after this date.
Faculty: The men and women who teach in the Course of Study have academic credentials as well as practical experience in the areas that they teach. They come primarily from the Indiana Annual Conference. Most hold clergy credentials and have served as pastors of local churches.
Assignments: Some assignments must be prepared before the first class session. Other assignments are due at subsequent class sessions. All assignments must be submitted by or at the last class of the spring term.
Cancellations: all cancellations must be received by 11:59 pm on February 2, 2024 via email to ministerialservices@inumc.org to be eligible for a refund less processing fee. No cancelations after this date.
Faculty: The men and women who teach in the Course of Study have academic credentials as well as practical experience in the areas that they teach. They come primarily from the Indiana Annual Conference. Most hold clergy credentials and have served as pastors of local churches.
Assignments: Some assignments must be prepared before the first class session. Other assignments are due at subsequent class sessions. All assignments must be submitted by or at the last class of the spring term.
Web Assistance: Some classes may use web assistance, which will require you to enroll in the online learning platform.
Grading: Letter grades are assigned in the traditional A, B, C, D or F format.
Grading: Letter grades are assigned in the traditional A, B, C, D or F format.
All classes will be held at University of Indianapolis in Esch Hall
Schedule:
February 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 9 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 10 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
March 9 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
April 13 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
March 9 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
April 13 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Schedule of Courses:
Classes begin on Friday, February 9 & Saturday, February 10 and continue on Saturday, March 9 and Saturday, April 13, 2024. Classes that have fewer than five (5) persons registered on January 15, 2024, will be deferred to future sessions. In this event, students may choose to take another course.
The following classes are being offered Spring 2024:
122 Theol. Heritage I: Introduction
123 Formation & Discipleship
222 Theol. Heritage II: Early Church
223 Worship and the Sacraments
321 Bible III: The Gospels
324 Preaching
421 Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms
521 Bible V: Acts, Epistles, Revelation
524 Theological Reflection: Practice of Ministry - the second Saturday for this course will be arranged between instructor and students. The first Fri-Sat date and final Saturday date will be the same.
Specific details about registration:
Everyone will register as an applicant. Once your registration has been approved by your Conference Superintendent and the Local Pastor Registrar, you will be notified via email to go back into the registration to pay your registration fee.
Contact Information
Luska Natali, Administrator of Ministerial Services
Phone: 317-564-3233
email: ministerialservices@inumc.org
Payment Instructions
Online payments by Visa & MasterCard, or Check.
Print a copy of your registration for your receipt.
Check payments must be mailed within 7 days of registration. Please include a copy of your registration with your check.
Make checks out to INUMC and mail to:
Check payments must be mailed within 7 days of registration. Please include a copy of your registration with your check.
Make checks out to INUMC and mail to:
Luska Natali
Administrator of Ministerial Services
301 Pennsylvania Pkwy, Suite 300
Carmel, IN 46280
Carmel, IN 46280
Our https://www.inumc.org/ministries/resources-for-clergy/course-of-study/ webpage is in the process of being updated. If you have questions regarding syllabi for the Spring session, please call or email Luska Natali for further assistance.
INUMC seeks to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accommodations of those attending our continuing education classes and events. If you need special accommodation, please contact Luska Natali at MinisterialServices@inumc.org.