Course of Study for Ministry Preparation

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Global Methodist Church Course of Study

GMC Course of Study

Whether you are pursuing ordination or simply seeking to enrich your ministry knowledge, the GMC Course of Study for Ministry Preparation supports ministers and lay leaders in deepening their faith and expanding their theological, missional, and formational understanding through transformative education. The Certificate in Christian Service – Deacon and the Certificate in Christian Ministry – Elder, make up the GMC Course of Study and will meet all ordination requirements for Deacon and Elder within the GMC.

GMC Course Schedules and Certificates

Courses within the Course of Study are 7 weeks in length and cost $300.00 USD per course. There is no limit to the number of courses you may take at once. ALL COURSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE AND MAY BE TAKEN EITHER AS A STAND-ALONE COURSE OR AS PART OF A CERTIFICATE.

The GMC Course of Study registration schedule is as follows:

For questions about this program or courses, contact us at beeson.certificates@asburyseminary.edu or 859-858-2293.

Spring 1 - late January - mid March Spring 2 - mid-March - early May Summer 1 - mid May to early July Summer 2 - early July to late August Fall 1 - late August to mid October Fall 2 - mid October to mid December
OT120 - Old Testament Introduction WO110 - Theology and Practice of Worship MS101 - Missional Formation TH101 - Basic Christian Doctrine (Systematic Theology) NT120 - New Testament Introduction
TH205 - Methodist Doctrine and Polity NT110 - Inductive Bible Study - Matthew PR120 - Introductory Preaching Skills CH205 - Methodist History and Polity PC110 - Care of Persons
CH102 - Church History II PH101 - Philosophy of the Christian Religion (Apologetics) TH230 - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit CH101 - Church History I TH201 - Theology of John Wesley
OT211 - Exegesis of Exodus CL118 - Church Management and Administration SF230 - Wesleyan Tradition and Spiritual Formation NT201 - New Testament Exegesis CL205 - Christian Leadership Identity

Certificate in Christian Service - Deacon

This certificate fulfills all the requirements of ordination for Deacons.

Courses:

  • OT120 Old Testament Introduction
  • WO110 Theology and Practice of Worship
  • MS101 Missional Formation
  • TH101 Basic Christian Doctrine (Systematic Theology)
  • NT120 New Testament Introduction
  • PR120 Introductory Preaching Skills
  • CH205 Methodist History and Polity
  • TH205 Methodist Doctrine and Polity
  • PC110 Care of Persons
  • NT110 Inductive Bible Study: Matthew
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Core Foundations

Certificate in Christian Ministry - Elder

The certificate fulfills all the requirements of ordination for Elders beyond the Deacon requirements.

Courses:

  • CH101 Church History I
  • CH102 Church History II
  • TH201 Theology of John Wesley
  • PH101 Philosophy of the Christian Religion (Apologetics)
  • TH230 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
  • OT211 Exegesis of Exodus
  • NT201 New Testament Exegesis
  • SF230 Wesleyan Tradition and Spiritual Formation
  • CL205 Christian Leadership Identity
  • CL118 Church Management and Administration
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Applied Ministry