Course of Study (COS) is a required theological and leadership education program for licensed local pastors. Students engage diverse content that includes church history, Bible exegesis, pastoral care, evangelism, UM polity, UM doctrine, and more. The 20 core courses are facilitated in ways that help students apply what they learn to the ministry context they serve. Students benefit from engaging content guided by committed instructors, with an emphasis on peer-learning resulting in a solid foundation of theory and practice.
For more information about COS Extension Ministries contact one of our Coordinators:
Fall Registration for the Texas Conference Course of Study, Perkins Extension, continues until August 14, 2024. Courses being offered for part-time local pastors in this conference and other conferences include:
-COS 322 Theological Heritage III, Dr. Barton;
-COS 424 Ethics, Rev. Rankin;
-COS 521 Bible V, Dr. Bowen;
-COS 524 Theological Reflection of the Practice of Ministry, Dr. Farley.
Application forms are available at district offices, as well as on the conference website by clicking on the link below. Classes are held at First United Methodist Church in Lufkin. The completed forms, along with the registration fee, are sent to Rev. Dr. Francis Guidry, Co-Director. Applicants may also complete their application and pay the registration fee online by clicking on the following link:
COS EXTENSION SCHOOL FALL 2024
For Texas Conference local pastors, the registration fee is $150. For pastors outside the Texas Conference, the fee is $350. Partial and full scholarships are available for Texas Conference pastors with a letter from district superintendents. The Jim Killen Scholarship Fund has been established to help students with this fee. Students need to obtain a letter from District Superintendents stating approval of the full scholarship.