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.

​For information on MSCOS policies, procedures, fees and schedules, download the 2017 Course Catalog.

To pre-register for a course, click on the Upcoming Courses links below or use the registration button at the top of the page.  (Only immediately upcoming course sessions will be open for registration.)

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

By pre-registering online, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS policies and procedures as outlined in the course catalog.

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Upcoming Courses

Summer Session 2017  
COS 124: Transformative Leadership
COS 223: Worship and Sacraments
COS 324: Preaching
COS 423: Mission
​COS 523: Evangelism

By pre-registering online, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS policies and procedures as outlined in the course catalog.

​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 closely as you plan your schedule. ​

Resources for Summer 2017 Students

​Textbooks can be purchased online through the Center for Ministry's virtual Cokesbury bookstore,
or through another online vendor of your choice.

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

Course Syllabi
COS 124: Transformative Leadership
COS 223: Worship and Sacraments
COS 324: Preaching
COS 423: Mission
COS 523: Evangelism

2107 MSCOS Catalog
2016 MSCOS Catalog

Catalogs include printable registration form,
and information on fees, payments, policies, and procedures.

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For more information on the MS Course of Study Contact:
Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley, Director
Box 150041
1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210
601.974.1488 phone
601.974.1484 fax
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