Download the 2019 MSCOS Policies and Procedures.
Download the MSCOS 2019 Registration Form.

Winter 2020 Courses

(Click on a course below to pre-register.)

COS 122: Theological Heritage
COS 122: Syllabus (not available yet)
COS 224: Administration and Polity
COS 224: Syllabus (not available yet)
COS 322: Theological Heritage III: Medieval/Reformation
COS 322: Syllabus (not available yet)
COS 522: Theology in the Contemporary Church
COS 522: Syllabus (not available yet)
COS 524: Theological Reflections: Practice of Ministry
COS 524: Syllabus ​(not available yet)

2020 Session Schedule

Winter 2020: January 10-11, 24-25
Spring 2020: March 20-21, April 3-4
Summer 2020: July 10-11, 24-25
​Fall 2020: September 25-26, October 9-10

2019 Courses

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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 and your official GBHEM transcript closely as you plan your schedule. 
​MSCOS reserves the right to alter this schedule and/or faculty roster as needed at any time.

2019 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 2019 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 2019 MSCOS Policies and Procedures.

How do I register?
To pre-register for a course, click on the course name at the top of this page. Only immediately upcoming course sessions will be open for registration. 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. 

By pre-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 2019 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.

2019 MSCOS Catalog
Catalog includes printable registration form, and information on fees, payments, policies, and procedures.
​By pre-registering online, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the policies and procedures outlined in the most recent 2019 MSCOS catalog.

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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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