License to Preach School Online Enjoy online classes via Zoom and meeting with your fellow pastors from the comfort of your home. Independent pre-work, and course work through our online learning system, Course Connect, make up the body of our classes.
2024 - 2025 Classes License to Preach School ALL CLASSES ONLINE Complementary use of Digital Theological Library 2 with registration. Most books are available saving money for students.
United Methodist Tradition September 9 - 23, 2024 3 Zoom classes(2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect=8 hours total Register NOW Syllabus Preaching October 7 - October 28, 2024 6 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 4 hours on Course Connect=16 hours total Register NOW Syllabus Pastoral Care November 11 - 25, 2024 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect=8 hours total Register NOW Syllabus Worship & Sacraments January 6 - January 27, 2025 6 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 4 hours on Course Connect=16 hours total Register NOW
Leadership and Administration February 17 - March 2, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect=8 hours total Register NOW Syllabus Educational Ministries March 24 - April 7, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect work=8 hours total Register NOW Syllabus Spiritual Formation April 28 - May 12, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect=8 hours total Register NOW
Mission & Evangelism May 26 - June 9, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each) + 2 hours on Course Connect=8 hours total Register NOW
Mississippi Pastors must take a minimum of 6 classes with the CFM at Millsaps College. With prior approval, pastors may take up to two courses at another approved LPS school. There is a CFM fee of $50 for each class taken at another school to cover grading cost. For more information, email Rev. Beth Miller, [email protected].
All classes are now using an Online Format. What is involved in an Online Course?
Class length has not changed. Each class will be either 8 or 16 hours of work, as required by GBHEM.
Zoom classes are more than 50% of each class
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.
To find out more, read License to Preach Policies and Guidelines above.
You must do ALL sections of the course to receive credit. GBHEM requires that no student miss more than 20% of any LPS Course.
