Great news!!! License to Preach School will give you the best of both worlds- Online and In-person-for every class- Hybrid/Blended!! You can once again enjoy meeting with your fellow pastors face-to-face, and still enjoy part of the class from the comfort of your home!
2023 -2024 Classes License to Preach School All Classes Hybrid/Blended Format
Leadership and Administration July 21 - August 4, 2023 On campus July 29, 2023 Register NOW
United Methodist Tradition September 8 - 22, 2023 On campus September 16, 2023 Register NOW
Preaching October 9 - 23, 2023 On campus October 13 - 14, 2023 Register NOW Pastoral Care November 6 - 20, 2023 On campus November 11, 2023 Register NOW
Worship & Sacraments January 22 - February 12, 2024 On campus February 2 - 3, 2024 Register NOW
Educational Ministries April 8 - 22, 2024 On campus April 20, 2024 Register NOW Spiritual Formation May 6 - 20, 2024 On campus May 18, 2024 Register NOW
Mission & Evangelism June 3 - 17, 2024 On campus June 15, 2024 Register NOW
For Mississippi Pastors: You must take a minimum of 6 classes on site at Millsaps College (Hybrid/Blended format.) With prior approval, you may take up to two courses at another approved LPS school. For more information, email Rev. Beth Miller, beth.miller@millsaps.edu.
All classes are now using a Hybrid/Blended Format. What is involved in a Hybrid/Blended Course?
Class length has not changed. Each class will be either 8 or 16 hours of work, as required by GBHEM.
In-person classes at Millsaps College for at least 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 COS Course.