UNITED METHODIST COURSE OF STUDY
2010 COURSE OF STUDY
In cooperation with the Division of Ordained Ministry of The United Methodist
Church, Claremont School of Theology offers the Ministerial Course of Study
each summer for certified candidates for ministry in The United Methodist Church
who are unable to attend a school of theology full-time in order to earn the
standard Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree. Course of Study classes are not
available for academic credit, CEU or audit.
Included in the Ministerial Course of Study are the following programs:
- Studies for the license as a local pastor (formerly, the license to preach).
- Five-year course of study leading to eligibility for associate membership
in a United Methodist Annual Conference.
- The advanced course of study required for probationary membership and full
connection.
Summer 2010 Session
First Session: June 28 – July 6, 2010
Second Session: July 8 – 16, 2010
Course Offerings
Course information is available here.
HISPANIC COURSE OF STUDY
Hispanic Course of Study is held at Claremont School of Theology, usually each January and summer.
First, second and third year classes will be taught in January 2010.
January 2010 Session
First Session: January 4 -15, 2010
For more information, contact:
LICENSING SCHOOL FOR LOCAL PASTORS
Licensing School for Local Pastors is a program of the Course of Study held at Claremont School of Theology each summer. It prepares persons within The United Methodist Church to be licensed as local pastors. The approval of the District Superintendent and Conference Registrar for Local Pastors is required to register. The four basic areas of ministry will be studied: Public Worship, Pastoral Leadership, Organization of a Parish, and Educational Ministry. Licensing School will be offered in both English and Spanish. All those with no or limited English are encouraged to register and attend..
Summer Session 2010:
Classes: June 28 - July 9, 2010
Registration deadline: May 31, 2010
2010 Director
- Rev. Paul Hill, Pastor of Grace UMC, Los Angeles, CA
The books required for Licensing School are: New Interpreter Study Bible
(New Revised Standard Version),The Book of Worship, The Book of
Resolutions, and The Book of Discipline
For other classes that might be available at Claremont, email
the CST Registrar or call (909) 447-2503 and ask for the Summer School brochure.
Many Summer School classes are approved for Advanced COS credit. Elective courses
must be approved by the Registrar's Office.
TUITION AND PAYMENT
Course of Study Charges: $300 per two-week module.
Licensing School Tuition : $625 for tuition, plus books, room, and board. Contact your Annual Conference
Board of Ordained Ministry who will help subsidize a portion of the total fees.
Late Fee for Registration after May 31st: $25
Ministerial Course of Study students may make individual arrangements for payment
of account balance. Any amount not covered by your Annual Conference MUST be
paid in full on the day of registration.
HOUSING INFORMATION
In an effort to increase flexibility and convenience, a number of housing options are available for Course of Study students:
- On-Campus Housing
A very limited number of un-furnished apartments may be available on the Claremont School of Theology campus. For more information, contact Kathy Deskin as soon as possible at housing@cst.edu or (909) 447-2566.
- Dormitory Housing
Dormitory housing will be available aone of the Claremont Colleges just south of Claremont School of Theology. Price will be about $22-25 a day per person. You will be able to receive meals at the college cafeteria.
- Hotel Claremont
840 S. Indian Hill Blvd.,
Claremont, CA 91711
For reservations call (909) 621-4831, or (800) 322-6559. Identify yourself as
a "Claremont School of Theology student" for special rate.
Rooms have refrigerators, bring your own hot plate, microwave oven available
24 hours a day in the lobby, complimentary continental breakfast (breads and
fruit) 6:00-9:30 a.m., free shuttle service to and from hotel and Claremont
School of Theology.
- Extended StaySan Dimas
601 W. Bonita Avenue,
San Dimas, CA 9177
For reservations call (909) 394-1022. Identify yourself as a “Claremont School of Theology student” for a special rate.
You are encouraged to talk with other Course of Study students to share housing arrangements and split the cost.
LOCATION
Claremont School of Theology is 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Major highway
routes to the School are Freeway I-10 (the San Bernardino), Freeway 57 (the
Orange), Freeway U.S. 60 (the Pomona), and Freeway I-210 (the Foothill). Click here for directions to campus.
Claremont School of Theology does not provide local travel from major transportation
centers. The nearest airport is Ontario International Airport, from which you
may catch a commuter shuttle to Claremont Inn, located one block west of the
Claremont campus. Taxis are also available.
PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS
Course of Study or Licensing School registration form.
For more information, please contact:
Susan S. Bell, Director of Course of Study
(909) 447-2573
SBell@cst.edu
Donna Porras
(909) 447-2582
dporras@cst.edu
Or write to:
Claremont School of Theology
Attn: COS/LIC
1325 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA, 91711-3199.
If you have questions, please contact Susan Bell, 909.447.2573 or email SBell@cst.edu
