Course of Study School of Ohio at United
What is Course of Study?
Course of Study (COS) is prescribed by the United Methodist Church for the education of persons wishing to be licensed as Local Pastors. The COS includes license school and the basic and advanced courses.
Completion of COS
In order to maintain a local license, pastors must be enrolled in the COS. Part-time local pastors must complete the COS within 12 years; full-time local pastors within eight years.
Hybrid UM Course of Study for Local Pastors
The ONLY Hybrid COS School
The Course of Study School of Ohio at United Theological Seminary is offering a new and exciting program! One-half of each course is offered online and you spend only one weekend on campus. You control you the pace of your learning as you complete courses within the Course of Study.
What are Online Modules?
Most modules will include an online lecture or video, required readings, and written interaction with other students and the professor.
In-Person Sessions
Unlike standard COS classes, the hybrid method means you travel to campus for only one weekend. On the weekend, classes will be offered in a Friday/Saturday intensive format.
Transferability
All COSSO at United courses are transferable to other UMCOS programs.
2009 Schedule
Winter Session
Online begins February 20
On campus weekend: March 27-28
COS 111 The Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible — Rev. Elizabeth Brown
Syllabus (PDF) | Required Books
Spring Session
Online begins May 8
On campus weekend: June 19-20
COS 114 Pastoral Leadership and Administration — TBA
COS 312 Our Theological Heritage: The Reformation — Dr. David Whitford
Fall Session
Online begins October 1
On campus weekend: November 6–7
COS 212 Theological Heritage: Early and Medieval — Dr. Andrea Dickens
COS 211 Hebrew Bible I — TBA
Registration Forms
Word file (.doc)
PDF file (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
What are the advantages of this program?
No Pre-Work
Online modules eliminate the need for pre-class assignments. In the hybrid model, assignments follow instruction.
User Friendly
Using online modules allows course content to be delivered in flexible segments. If you don’t understand something in a lecture, you can repeat it a second or third time. If you are a “morning person,” you can “attend” the online sessions first thing in the morning. The lectures and online learning are still there for night-owls!
Lower Cost
Because you travel only once to campus, you save on housing costs, gas, and commuting time.
Fees
Registration Fee: $30, non-refundable
Tuition: $260 per class
Contact your Conference for information on financial aid.
Technology Fee: $50
Meals: $35 (includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch, beverages, and snacks)
Housing
For your one-night stay, United has negotiated special rates at a number of local hotels. See the Area Accommodations for Commuters and Visitors to United page for details.
For more information
General Inquiries: cos@united.edu
Dr. David Whitford, Assistant Director, COSSO at United: dwhitford@united.edu