​Welcome to Rev Sherry Johnson!!
New Associate Director for 
Mississippi Course of Study School
​We are so happy to have you on board!!
Rev Sherry can be reached via email
johnssa@millsaps.edu

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Download the MSCOS Registration Form.

Taking an online course and need to access Course Connect?  ​Click here.
Download the informational guide GETTING STARTED WITH ONLINE LEARNING HERE

To reserve your hotel room, please click the link below.
The Residence Marriott at the District at Eastover
Reservations must be made by the student.  Make sure you select the correct dates for your class.  You must provide a credit card to secure your reservation, but not charges will be applied.  You will pay the Center for Ministry directly for your stay if you choose the above option.  You are free to make other arrangements for your stay if you desire.
For Dining Options near Millsaps College Click Here


Before you register for Course of Study...
You must have a copy of your Official Transcript to Register for 
Course of Study Classes.
Your Official Transcript must be less than one year old.
Official transcripts may be obtained by contacting the
General Board of Higher Education in the United Methodist Church
 Registrar at cosregistrar@gbhem.org.
COS 121 and COS 122 are prerequisites for all other COS classes.  Courses should be 
taken in order, starting with year one (100 level courses) and ending with year five (500 level classes),
Click here for the GBHEM Prerequisite Policy.

What is involved in an ONLINE COURSE? 
ZOOM meetings (Synchronous Work - done as a group at the same time)
Independent work (reading & pre-work found in your syllabus)
Course Connect - independent assignments done online at your own pace, but that have deadlines.
You must do ALL sections of the course to receive credit.
GBHEM requires that no student miss more than 20% of any COS Course. (20% = 4 hours)

Winter 2021
ONLINE
January 11 - February 13, 2021
Registration Ends December 28, 2020
Zoom schedule for these classes in Friday evening & Saturday morning for the
​following dates: January 15 & 16; January 29 & 30; February 12 & 13

COS 122: Theological Heritage I: Introduction
Instructor - Rev Dr Ricky Georgetown
Click here to register for COS 122
Click here for Syllabus
Click here for Book List
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COS 224: Administration & Polity
Instructor - Rev Mike Hicks
Click here to register for COS 224 
Click here for Syllabus
Click here for Book List

COS 322: Theological Heritage III: Medieval/Reformation
Instructor - Rev Dr Loye Ashton
Click here to register for COS 322
Click here for Syllabus
Click here for Book List
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COS 424: Ethics 
Instructor - Rev Dr Tom Atkins
Click here to register for COS 424
Click here for Syllabus
Click here for Book List
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COS 524: Theological Reflections: Practice of Ministry
Rev Dr Allison Stacey Parvin
Click here to register for COS 524
Click here for Syllabus
Click here for Book List

Spring 2021
ONLINE
April 12 - May 15, 2021
Registration Ends March 29, 2021
Zoom schedule (tentatively) for these classes in Friday evening & Saturday morning for the
​following dates: April 16 & 17;  April 30 - May 1;  May 14 & 15

COS 123: Formation & Discipleship
Instructor Rev Dr Safiya Fosua
Click here to register for COS 123
​Check back for Syllabus and Book List

COS 222: Theological Heritage II: The Early Church
Instructor Rev Dr Sharon Grant
Click here to register for COS 222 
Check back for Syllabus and Book List

COS 321: Bible III: Gospels
Instructor Rev Dr Eric Pridmore
Click here to register for COS 321
Check back for Syllabus and Book List

COS 422: Theological Heritage IV: Wesleyan Movement 
Instructor Rev Dr Ricky James
Click here to register for COS 422
Check back for Syllabus and Book List
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COS 522: Theology in the Contemporary Church
Instructor Rev Dr Loye Ashton
Click here to register for COS 522
Check back for Syllabus and Book List

Summer Session Courses
  These classes will be offered again Summer 2021

COS 124: Transformative Leadership​
COS 223: Worship & Sacraments
​COS 324: Preaching
COS 423: Mission
COS 523: Evangelism

Fall Session Courses
​These classes will be offered again Fall 2021

COS 121: Bible I: Introduction
COS 221: Bible II: Torah & Israel's History
COS 323: Congregational Care
COS 421: Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms & Wisdom
COS 521: BIble V: Acts, Epistles & Revelation

Yearly Course Schedule

See Full Course Listing

​COS 121 and COS 122 are prerequisites for all other courses. Courses should be taken in order, beginning with year one courses and culminating with year five courses.Please note that the course numbers have changed in recent years.  If you have been taking classes since before 2015, we strongly encourage you to review the course catalog, the completion plan below and your official GBHEM transcript closely as you plan your schedule. 
​A Course of Study Completion Plan is available here.
​MSCOS reserves the right to alter this schedule and/or faculty roster as needed at any time.

2021 Catalog, Policies and Guidelines

By pre-registering online, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS policies and procedures as outlined in the 2021 course catalog, which can be downloaded above.  All registrations must be signed by a student's District Superintendent and Local Pastor Registrar in order to be approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi Course of Study School?
​The Mississippi Course of Study School (MSCOS) at Millsaps College is a ministry education program dedicated to the formation of part-time United Methodist local pastors who are spiritually grounded, theologically responsible, relationally skilled, and professionally effective.

MSCOS is administered by the Center for Ministry and operates as an extension program of the regional Course of Study School at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. MSCOS is accredited through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

What are the MSCOS policies, procedures, fees, and schedules?
​For information on MSCOS policies, procedures, fees and schedules, download the 2021 MSCOS Policies and Procedures. For information on the General Board Policies and Guidelines, click here.
 For our Sexual and Racial Harassment Policy, click here.

How do I register?
You may register for each course by clicking on the "click here" for each class. We no longer
require a paper form for registration.  Once you register for a class, your DS & local Conference Registrar
will be emailed a notification automatically. 
​DS's may then complete the approval process via email.  Remember, when registering for
upcoming courses, you may only take one course from each registration period. 

You may also download our printable registration form, then mail or email your
completed form (signed by your DS and Local Pastor Registrar) to our office. 
Please note that this is a slower process for registration.
Once this is received, you will be emailed a link to your class for online registration.  

By registering online or via printable registration form, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS policies and procedures as outlined in the course catalog available for download on our website.

All registrations must be approved by a student's District Superintendent and Local Pastor Registrar to be complete.

Resources for MSCOS 2020-2021 Students

Your syllabus will be available above.  you will need to have signatures from your DS and Local Pastor Registrar in order to receive your grade.

Assignment Cover Sheet: Download and turn in with all assignments.

2021 MSCOS Catalog
Catalog includes printable registration form, and information on fees, payments, policies, and procedures.
​By registering online, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the policies and procedures outlined in the most recent 2021 MSCOS catalog.

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For more information on the MS Course of Study Contact:
The Center for Ministry
​Millsaps College
Box 150041
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210
601.974.1488 phone
601.974.1484 fax
Rev Paige Swaim-Presley. Director ~ Rev Sherry Johnson, Associate Director ~ Ruby Medlin, Program Coordinator
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