Course of Study Classes: Emory Campus
Who may attend classes at Emory’s Course of Study School?
Any licensed local pastor in The United Methodist Church who is under appointment.
How much do classes cost?
$100 – registration fee (per class; due at time of registration; nonrefundable)
$300 – tuition (per class)
How many classes may I take?
You may take up to two classes per semester.
How do I register?
Click on the session you’re interested in attending. When registration opens, links will become available and you’ll click on the class you want to take and fill out the form.
Can I see an overview of which classes will be offered this year?
Yes, download this PDF copy of Course of Study 2024 semester details.
Upcoming Class Schedules
Format: All spring classes will be completely online
Semester Dates: January 27 – May 4
Registration Dates:
- Registration is now closed for the spring semester
Classes Offered:
COS 122 – Theological Heritage I: Introduction (Mondays)
COS 122 – Theological Heritage I: Introduction (Tuesdays)
COS 123 – Formation & Discipleship
COS 223 – Worship & Sacraments
COS 321 – Bible III: Gospels
COS 324 – Preaching (Mondays)
COS 324 – Preaching (Tuesdays)
COS 421 – Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms & Wisdom Literature
COS 422 – Theological Heritage IV: Wesleyan Movement
COS 521 – Bible V: Acts, Epistles & Revelation
COS 522 – Theology in the Contemporary Church
COS 524 – Theological Reflection: Practice of Ministry
Format: All summer classes will be completely online
Semester Dates: June 1 – August 24
Registration Dates:
- April 15 – registration is open
- May 13 – registration closes
Classes Offered:
COS 121 – Bible I: Introduction
COS 122 – Theological Heritage I: Introduction
COS 221 – Bible II: Torah and Israel’s History
COS 222 – Theological Heritage II: Early Church
COS 224 – Administration & Polity
COS 322 – Theological Heritage III: Medieval through Reformation
COS 324 – Preaching
COS 423 – Missions
COS 424 – Ethics
COS 523 – Evangelism
Format: All fall classes will be completely online
Semester Dates: September 7 – December 7
Registration Dates:
- July 15 – registration opens
- August 19 – registration closes
Classes Offered:
COS 121 – Bible I: Introduction
COS 122 – Theological Heritage I: Introduction
COS 124 – Transformative Leadership
COS 223 – Worship and Sacraments
COS 224 – Administration and Polity
COS 321 – Bible III: Gospels
COS 323 – Congregational Care
COS 324 – Preaching
COS 421 – Bible IV: Psalms, Prophets, and Wisdom Literature
COS 422 – Theological Heritage IV: Wesleyan Movement
COS 521 – Bible V: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
COS 522 – Theology in the Contemporary Church
COS 524 – Theological Reflection on the Practice of Ministry