Course of Study

Welcome to the Course of Study School at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Our goal is to educate and form bold local pastoral leaders to serve vital congregations for the flourishing of the world God so loves.

Following the five-year program established by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church, the Course of Study School at Garrett-Evangelical offers quality theological training for both English and Spanish speaking students in a multi-cultural community of learning and spiritual formation.

We offer classes in a residential environment on the beautiful campus of Garrett-Evangelical near Northwestern University, where our students walk along the shores of Lake Michigan, stroll through shops in downtown Evanston, and ride a train into the heart of Chicago.

The dates for the 2013 English School are July 7-16 for Session I and July 17-26 for Session II. The dates for the 2013 Spanish School are July 14-26.

With our strong and committed faculty, diverse community, and vibrant surroundings, the Course of Study School at Garrett-Evangelical provides a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the love of God, deepen your attentiveness to the movements of the Spirit, and strengthen your commitment to following Jesus Christ today. I am personally committed to ensuring you have a meaningful and transformative experience that respects your vocational path and supports you in local church ministry. Come join us!

Rev. Timothy R. Eberhart, Ph.D.
Director, Course of Study School

Registration

Admission Requirements for Course of Study

In order to attend the Course of Study School, you must:

Be licensed as a local pastor in the United Methodist Church (students from other denominations or programs may be admitted to the program at the discretion of the Course of Study director in consultation with your presiding elder or other denominational supervisor. If you are attending our school for the first time a copy of your License to Preach must accompany your application);
Be endorsed by your annual conference board of ordained ministry's registrar for local pastors;
Receive permission from your district superintendent and local pastor registrar.

Application Procedure

To apply to the Course of Study program:

1. Click on the Apply button to access the registration and housing forms.

2. Type in your required information on the forms (in PDF format).

3. Save as a file to your computer and email as an attachment, first to your District Superintendent, and upon return receipt, to your Conference Local Pastor Registrar.

4. When the forms are complete, save and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Completed applications for the Course of Study program, including fees, must be received by June 2.

Tuition and Fees

$170 fee per course
$250 fee per course for Non-Local Pastors
$75 registration fee per session if paid by February 15, $85 if paid by May 1, $135 if paid by June 2
All registration fees are non-refundable after February 15
$30 Student activity fee per session
Housing options range from $370 to $587 per session
Housing deposit $60
Housing late fee $30 after June 2
Meals: One Session $150, Two Sessions $300

Many annual conference Boards of Ordained Ministry help students with costs for Course of Study School. Contact your conference BOM directly to determine your annual conference policy.

Courses

Curriculum

The Course of Study School prepares pastoral leaders for local church ministry through a 5-year, 20-course curriculum that integrates classroom learning with contextual reflection. Normally courses are to be taken in the sequence prescribed by the curriculum. At a minimum, students are expected to take first year courses in the first year of study and fifth year courses in the final year of study.

Faculty

Our faculty is made up of professors from Garrett-Evangelical and other theological seminaries, as well as program staff from boards and agencies and seasoned pastors who are excellent instructors.

Homework

Submit your homework by emailing one attachment (Word doc.) per course to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Homework is due June 14, 2013. All written work shall use proper citation methods to avoid plagiarism (see Student Handbook).

Schedule

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Session I

July 7-16, 2013

Course	Instructor	Homework	Time
111-E Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible 113-E Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation	Karen Mosby-Avery Al Caldwell	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
211-E Hebrew Bible I 213-E Formation for Discipleship	Elizabeth Hopp-Peters Duane Gebhard	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
311-E New Testament I 313-E Our Mission from God: Evangelism	Dennis Tevis Mark Teasdale	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
411-E Hebrew Bible II 413-E Worship & Sacraments	Brooke Lester Carol McPherson	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
511-E New Testament II 513-E Our Mission From God: Transforming Agent	Tyron Inbody Marti Scott	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00

Session II

July 17- July 26, 2013

Course	Instructor	Homework	Time
112-E Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit 114-E Pastoral Leadership and Administration	Hendrik Pieterse MaryAnn Moman	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
212-E Theological Heritage: Early and Medieval 214-E Practice of Preaching	James Papandrea Katherine Paisley	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
312-E Theological Heritage: The Reformation 314-E Pastoral Care & Counseling	James Stein Lallene Rector	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
412-E Wesleyan Movement 414-E Personal & Social Ethics	Barry Bryant Timothy Eberhart	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00
512-E Contemporary Theology 514-E Theology and Practice of Ministry	Tyron Inbody Mark Fowler	Homework Homework	8-11:30 1:30-5:00

Student Handbook

Students of the Course of Study School at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are responsible for the information, policies, and procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Click on the link below to access the handbook.

Student Handbook