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Spring Session 
All Courses Online
​April 8 - May 27, 2024

​​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)
For more information on Online Classes, Click Here


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COS 123: Formation & Discipleship
Instructor Rev. Haywood Hannah
day/time TBD
Registration open soon

Book List

A course designed to provide pastors with an understanding of & commitment to the ministry
of Christian Education and with tools to strengthen that ministry of formation in congregations.



COS 222: Theological Heritage II: The Early Church
Instructor Rev. J. R. Hall
day/time TBD
Registration open soon

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This course covers the history of the early and medieval Christian church from the end
of the 1st century (A.D. 100) into the Middle Ages. Emphasis is placed on the church's social context,
the development of Christian doctrine, and key figures and events.



COS 321: Bible III: Gospels
Instructor Rev. Kerry Powell
day/time TBD
Registration open soon

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This course focuses on the content and message of the Gospels, as well as
the theological perspectives of the Gospel writers. The practice of exegesis is emphasized.

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COS 422: Theological Heritage IV: Wesleyan Movement 

Instructor Rev. Andy Stoddard
day/time TBD
​Registration open soon
​Book List

The goal of this course is to offer an overview of the Methodist movement both in England and America,
so the student can develop a deeper understanding of its development, uniqueness, practices,
and influence in our modern world. Pre-requisite: COS 312/322--Theological Heritage III: Medieval & Reformation.



COS 522: Theology in the Contemporary Church
Instructor Rev. Dr. Jon McCoy
day/time TBD
Registration open soon
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This course is designed to give students an understanding of the events and theological insights
of the mid-to late 19th century that form the backdrop for 20th and 21st century developments in theology.
Class work is intended to contribute to each pastor's growth as a pastoral theologian.

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