Indiana Extension Course of Study Spring 2021
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 19 & 20, March 20, April 24, 2021
Registration deadline: January 15, 2021 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 19 & 20, March 20, April 24, 2021
Registration deadline: January 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm
When registering please have your PID # available. If you have forgotten that number contact Michele Phillips before starting your registration.
Cancellations: all cancellations must be received by 11:59 pm on January 15, 2021 via email to localpastors@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 January 15, 2021 via email to localpastors@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 sessions are held via Zoom
Schedule:
February 19 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
February 20 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
March 20 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 24 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
February 19 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
February 20 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
March 20 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 24 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Schedule of Courses:
Classes begin on Friday evening, February 19, 2021. They will continue on Saturday, February 20, Saturday, March 20 and Saturday, April 24, 2021. Classes that have fewer than five (5) persons registered on January 15, 2021, will be deferred to future sessions. In this event, students may choose to take another course.
The following classes are being offered Spring 2020:
122 Theol. Heritage I: Introduction
123 Formation & Discipleship
222 Theol. Heritage II: Early Church
321 Bible III: The Gospels
421 Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms
422 Theol. Heritage IV: Wesleyan Movement
521 Bible V: Acts, Epistles, Revelation
524 Theol. Reflection: Practice of Ministry
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
Michele Phillips
Phone: 260-602-6368
email: localpastors@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:
Michele Phillips
Administrator of Ministerial Services
7428 Sweet Spire Ct.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Fort Wayne, IN 46835