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 2022 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.
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 2022 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.
