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:
- Fall Registration opens the first Monday in April.
- Spring Registration opens the first Monday in September.
- Summer Registration opens the second Monday in January.
For questions about this program or courses, contact us at beeson.certificates@asburyseminary.edu or 859-858-2293.




