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 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 "Register Now" for each class. For Mississippi and Louisiana pastors, your DS & local Conference Registrar will be emailed a notification seeking enrollment approval automatically by selecting their name in the drop-down menu. For other conferences, or if you do not see your DS or District in the drop-down menu, add it in the provided space. Also provide the name and email of your conference, complete with tuition payment responsibility information if you are not paying complete tuition at the time of registration. By registering, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS Policies and Procedures. 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 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 "Register Now" for each class. For Mississippi and Louisiana pastors, your DS & local Conference Registrar will be emailed a notification seeking enrollment approval automatically by selecting their name in the drop-down menu. For other conferences, or if you do not see your DS or District in the drop-down menu, add it in the provided space. Also provide the name and email of your conference, complete with tuition payment responsibility information if you are not paying complete tuition at the time of registration. By registering, you indicate that you have read and agreed to the MSCOS Policies and Procedures. All registrations must be approved by a student's District Superintendent and Local Pastor Registrar to be complete.
