UMST - Certificate in United Methodist Studies

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Wesleyan/Methodist Studies PM CERTG

Program Title

CERTG: United Methodist Studies

Program Type

Major

Degree Designation

CERTG

Department(s)

Wesleyan/Methodist Studies

Program Description

The United Methodist Studies certificate provides training in history, doctrine, mission, polity, and practices of the Wesleyan Methodist tradition, with particular attention to the worldwide United Methodist Church. The curriculum meets all the requirements for those seeking ordination in the United Methodist Church. This certificate can be combined with the Certificate in Graduate Theological Studies to meet the Basic Graduate Theological Studies requirements for Deacon’s orders in the United Methodist Church.

Requisites

Students in the United Methodist Studies Certificate program (UMST) complete 15 credit hours through the following courses:

I. Required Courses (13 credits)

course - United Methodist History and Mission
course - United Methodist Doctrine and Polity
course - Evangelism in the United Methodist Tradition
course - United Methodist Book of Discipline
course - Vital Worship in the 21st Century for United Methodists

II. Electives (2 credits)

course - Sexual Ethics
course - Financial Leadership
course - Intercultural Sensitivity
Other 1 credit electives as offered each semester.