Upper Midwest Extension Course of Study School

Fall, 2010 Course Offerings:

COS 113 – Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation

COS 212 – Theological Heritage: Early & Medieval       

Dates: September 10, 5:30 p.m. – September 11, 4:00 p.m.; October 9, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and November 6, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline is 7/30/2010

Spring, 2011 Course Offerings:

COS 114 – Pastoral Leadership & Administration         

COS 211 – Hebrew Bible I

Dates:  February 4, 5:30 p.m. –February 5, 4:00 p.m.; March 5, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and April 2, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Registration Deadline is 12/17/2010

Students will arrange their own housing in local motels; and on-campus meals will be taken together in the Morningside cafeteria.  Follow these links for directions to the Morningside campus and a campus map.  Classes will be held in the Robert M. Lincoln Center on campus. The student handbook for UMECOSS can also be downloaded.

Questions about the Extension Course of Study School can be directed to the registrar, Rev. Cathy Van Gundy, 641-427-5258; vangundy@netins.net.  Director for the school is Rev. Ed Kail, 712-243-8573, Ed.Kail@iaumc.org.

 The Upper Midwest Extension Course of Study School for part-time local pastors from Iowa and the upper Midwest is now open for registration.  This school is part of the Course of Study system of the UnitedMethodistChurch, and operates under the sponsorship of the regional course of study school at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.  Licensed local pastors who are appointed to serve part-time are eligible to enroll.  The school will take place at MorningsideCollege, in Sioux City, Iowa.