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  • Millsaps Campus Ministries
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    • MS Course of Study >
      • People Portal
      • Summer Session
      • Fall Session
      • Winter Session
      • Spring Session
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • License to Preach School >
      • FAQs about License to Preach School
    • MSAC JUMPSTART
    • Continuing Education >
      • People Portal
      • Upcoming CEU Events
      • Online Resources for CEUs
      • CEU Guidelines for United Methodist Clergy
      • CEU Transcripts
  • Soulful Parenting & Caregivers Initiative
  • Thriving In Ministry
    • About TIM
    • Program Overview
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Fourth Cohort
    • Meet the Third Cohort
    • Meet the Second Cohort
    • Meet The First Cohort
    • How To Apply
  • More About...
    • Millsaps College
    • Teacher Tutorial for Course Connect
    • Sermon Resources for Pastors
    • Basic Computer Information
    • Staff
    • Partnerships
    • Contact & Location

mississippi
course of study
school

The seminary experience
​For part-time licensed Local Pastors
​in the United Methodist Church
​
Online Course of Study
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.



Complementary use of Digital Theological Library 2
with registration.  Most books are available
saving money for students.

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USE THESE LINKS TO REGISTER & FIND INFORMATION
Summer Session Courses 
Fall Session Courses
Winter Session Courses
Spring Session Courses
MSCOS Policies and Procedures

All classes are in an Online Format.
What is involved in an Online Course? 
  • Class length has not changed. Each class will be a total 20 hours of work, as required by GBHEM.
  • 8 (two-hour) ZOOM meetings on a weekday night or a Saturday. Each class designates the day it will be held and it will be that day/time for all 8 sessions. (16 hours of Synchronous Work - done as a group at the same time)
  • Independent work (reading & pre-work found in your syllabus)
  • Course Connect - Our LMS where you have independent assignments done online at your own pace, but that have deadlines. (4 hours of Asynchronous work-not done as a group at the same time)
  • ​To find out more, read MSCOS 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. (20% = 4 hours)


Before you register for Course of Study...
  • ​Read the MSCOS Policies and Guidelines.
  • COS 121 and COS 122 are prerequisites for all other COS classes. (take these first) 
  • You must have a current copy of your Official Transcript to Register for All Course of Study Classes.  Email [email protected], to request a current transcript. 

​All Course of Study Classes are limited to 20 students. ​ Sign up early to guarantee your place!!
See Full Course Decsriptions
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​Rev. Beth Miller is our 
Director of the Mississippi Course of Study School
​and Director of License to Preach School
Rev. Beth can be reached via email
[email protected]

Resources for MSCOS Students

Access the Digital Theological Library by clicking HERE
A Course of Study Completion Plan is available here.
​To Access Course Connect ​Click here.
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Click here for the GBHEM Prerequisite Policy.
For questions, contact the Center for Ministry, 601.974.1488, or [email protected].

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           Mailing Address:
​           Center for Ministry
           Box 150041
           Millsaps College
           1701 N. State Street
           Jackson, MS 39210

      [email protected]
      601-974-1488