Course of Study

To all God's beloved, and especially those called to ministry as local pastors:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

mary-ann-moman With the ancient apostolic greeting we welcome you to Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary's Course of Study School. Our goal is to develop bold local pastor leaders for the United Methodist Church and the world through a quality educational and formational experience.

Our school provides a high quality education in three languages: English, Spanish and Hmong. This gives us opportunities for learning in a community with multi-cultural presence and activities to help clergy shape their practice of ministry in an increasingly diverse context.

The Garrett-Evangelical Course of Study School follows a residential model, meeting in the last three weeks of July every year. Sessions vary in length, depending upon the plans formulated by the faculty of each language school. Currently this means two sessions in English spanning the three weeks and one two-week session in Spanish or Hmong. Scheduling details are found by following the link at the bottom of this page.

With our strong and committed faculty, multi-cultural nature, and excellent student leadership, the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Course of Study School offers an experience of academic, spiritual and personal formation that will prepare you for taking your place as a bold and effective leader in Christ's Church.

Rev. Mary Ann Moman

Director, Course of Study School

Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements for Course of Study

Admission Requirements

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.

Admissions Procedure

Admission Application Procedures: Course of Study

Admission Application, Procedures and Deadlines

To apply to the Course of Study program, please follow the steps below: (all forms are in PDF format)

Print the Application Form: 2012 COS Registration Form
Housing Application: Here
Complete the forms, obtain the necessary signatures, and mail them, along with your non-refundable registration fee, to:

Course of Study School
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Illinois 60201
- You may use the unofficial worksheet in the registration form print out to help determine the full cost of your attendance.
- Many annual conference Boards of Ordained Ministry help students with the costs for Course of Study School. Contact your conference BOM directly to determine its policy.
- The form is included in the above registration PDF. This form must be completed and mailed to our COS office with your application.
- for all students on or before Wednesday, June 16th. Registration will not be considered complete until the homework has been received.
- the deadline for Spanish and Hmong School students has changed to June 15th. It is not during the check-in process the evening before classes begin as in previous years.
- Homework for students granted extension must be completed and turned into the COS office by September 2, 2011.
- Full attendance is required in all class session to meet the required classroom hours. There is a break between the two sessions in English.
- Because of the intensive nature of our program, we suggest that you do not bring spouses or families to COS except with special permission of the program director. If permission is granted, you will be responsible for the full cost of room and board for your family.
- $165 fee per course
- $250 fee per course for Non-Local Pastors
- $75 - registration fee per session, if paid by February 15
- $85 - registration fee per session if paid between February 15 and May 1
- $135 non-refundable registration fee per session - if paid after May 1st, but before June 2 -- No registrations after June 2
- $30 Student activity fee, per session (mandatory for all students)
- Housing deposit - $60(to accompany housing form)
- Housing late fee - $30(if requested on 6/25 or after)
- Meals - One English Session $185.00, Both English Sessions $370.00, Hmong $260.00
- Mary Ann Moman
  Director Course of Study
  Garrett-Evangelical Office, 3rd Floor
- Marigene Chamberlain
  Directora Académica Vida estudiantil y formación para el ECE/ Director of Academics, Student Life and Spiritual Formation for the ECE
  Off Campus
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- Diana Ahn
  Administrative Coordinator
  Garrett-Evangelical Office, 3rd Floor
  847-866-3942
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- Daniel Yang
  Hmong Coordinator
  651-222-5358
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- regular faculty from Garrett-Evangelical;
- members from other theological seminary faculties;
- program staff from boards and agencies;
- numerous seasoned pastors who are also excellent instructors.

Application Deadline

Completed applications for the Course of Study program, including fees, must be received by June 1st.

Applications include:

2012 Registration Form

Cost Worksheet 2012

Financial Responsibility 2012

Housing Application will be available in November.

Homework Assignments

The Schedules and Homework link under English Speaking, Spanish Speaking, or Hmong Speaking provides downloads to your homework for each class. You may also request hard copies of the homework by calling the Course of Study School office at 1-847-866-3942. Homework is due:

Allow adequate time to complete the assignments -- ideally 6 months.