COURSE OF STUDY AT A GLANCE

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1 COURSE OF STUDY AT A GLANCE Saturday Course of Study FALL 2006 Sept.23, Oct. 14 & Oct. 28 WINTER 2007 Jan. 20, Feb. 10 & Feb 24 SPRING 2007 April 21, May 5 & May 19 The tuition for the Emory Saturday COS School is $200 per course. In addition, there is a $65 non-refundable registration fee (breakfast snacks are provided each Saturday and lunch is provided the first Saturday of class). The deadline for registering for a course is one month prior to the start of class. For more information about the Saturday Course of Study, please refer to page Emory COS Summer Dates: July 9 - August 3, 2007 Costs Registration Fees (due by March 31, 2007) Two weeks $125 Four weeks $250 From March 31 May 1 a late fee of $10 per class will be charged: Two weeks $145 Four weeks $290 You will not be enrolled unless the following items are completed and postmarked by these deadlines: Registration form (including DS & LPR signatures), housing form, and fees: First Deadline = March 31, 2007 Second Deadline (w/late fee) = May 1, 2007 Precourse assignments: May 1, 2007 Please mail all materials to: Course of Study School 1703 Clifton Road, Suite F-2 Atlanta, GA Contact Information for COS Michelle Levan, Program Coordinator Beth Luton, Director Candler School of Theology 1703 Clifton Road, Suite F2 Atlanta, GA Phone: (404) Fax: (404) cos@learnlink.emory.edu Web Site: Page 1 of 45

2 EMORY COURSE OF STUDY SCHOOL 2007 CATALOG Table of Contents ENROLLMENT.3 Registration Deadlines Selecting Courses FINANCES.4 Fees, Scholarships & Expenses Withdrawal Policy - Refunds CURRICULUM Course Descriptions (5-year) Advanced Course of Study Assignment Guidelines Advance Preparation and Books Precourse Assignment Policy CALENDARS Class Schedule - Session 1 Class Schedule - Session 2 Important Dates (2007 & 2008) ACADEMIC POLICIES Transcripts Records Class Attendance Grading System Honor Code Incompletes Communication Skills Guidelines Emory University Discrimination Policy Sexual and Racial Harassment Policy and Procedures COS Advisory Board COMMUNITY LIFE Parking & Housing at Emory Opening Worship & Orientation Graduation Dining Out Campus Facilities Student Organizations & Offices EMORY COS AND ITS EXTENSIONS Emory Saturday Courses Gainesville COS Alabama Campuses Appalachian Local Pastor's School Memphis/Tennessee/Holston COS Mississippi COS CONTACT INFORMATION AND FORMS Local Directions and Campus Map Registration Form Housing Request Form Cover Sheet Page 2 of 45

3 ENROLLMENT General Information The Course of Study (COS) for Ordained Ministry is prescribed by the Division of Ordained Ministry of the United Methodist Church to ensure the education of ordained ministers. It includes Licensing School, the Five-year COS, Advanced COS, and correspondence studies. A Ministerial COS educates and trains local pastors in the United Methodist Church (see page 4). The Basic Five-Year COS is a year-round experiential and classroom learning process. This process assumes cooperation between the instructors in the COS Schools and the clergy mentors in the annual conferences. Each Regional COS School shall offer all 20 courses of the Basic Five-Year COS and shall seek to meet the needs of both the full-time and part-time local pastors. Those admitted to the program will already have met the following requirements: 1) Be a certified candidate for ordained ministry, 2) Completed the requirements for license as a local pastor, 3) Been tested in language skills proficiency through a process defined by the Annual Conference, 4) Received the endorsement of the Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. After completing all parts of the registration, secure the signatures of your District Superintendent and Board of Ordained Ministry Representative before you send your forms to us! Both of these signatures are necessary for admission and conference scholarships, and these individuals can help you understand your conference's specific requirements. Each Annual Conference has a designated member of its Board of Ministry to sign registrations. When obtaining signatures, make sure the registration is returned to you so you can submit it by the first deadline of March 31, Persons may register until May 31 but will be charged a late fee. For your protection please make a copy of your completed registration before sending it. Deadlines You will not be enrolled unless the following items are completed and postmarked by these deadlines: Registration, housing, and fees: First Deadline = March 31, 2007 Second Deadline (w/late fee) = May 1, 2007 Precourse assignments: May 1, 2007 Please mail all materials to: Course of Study School 1703 Clifton Road, Suite F-2 Atlanta, GA Selecting Courses The Emory COS School is organized into two, two-week sessions. Each student may take two courses each session. Successful completion of both sessions fulfills one year of study. If you are taking more than one course per session, carefully consult the schedule on pp to ensure that the courses you take are NOT meeting at the same time. Course Load and Class Hours The maximum number of courses a student can take in the Emory COS program is four courses per year. In unusual circumstances, students may be granted permission to take additional courses with the approval of the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Director of the COS School, and the Division of Ordained Ministry. The standard number of classroom hours for each of the basic courses is a minimum of twenty (20) hours. Correspondence Courses A student may only take 4 of the 20 courses by correspondence or via Internet. This process is handled only by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education, Board of Ordained Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee ( ). Page 3 of 45

4 FINANCES Fees Registration Fees (due by March 31, 2007) Two weeks $125 Four weeks $250 From March 31 May 1 a late fee of $10 per class will be charged: Two weeks $145 Four weeks $290 The appropriate registration fee (by check or money order) should be made payable to Emory University. Payments, along with completed registration forms, must be received by the May 1 deadline. No payments or registration forms will be accepted beyond that final deadline. All registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships & Expenses The Emory COS School is a regional site sponsored by the Board of Higher Education and the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. As a result, there is no tuition. Costs to the student include registration fees, books, travel expenses, food, and housing. Boards of Ordained Ministry in the Southeastern Jurisdiction support students with substantial scholarships given directly to the Emory COS School (applied toward the cost of campus housing). The amount given differs by conference for both four-week and two-week students. If money remains after your housing payment, or if you do not require campus housing, the balance is given to you on registration day. If the conference scholarship is less than your housing payment, you must pay the balance on registration day. In either case, the Emory COS Office will inform you regarding the status of your account before you come to the Emory COS School. In order to keep up with rising costs, and because of our commitment to strong community life, a $15 activities fee will be deducted from your scholarship. These fees help us provide special workshop opportunities, orientation, graduation and worship. Housing fees can be found on page 39 of the 2007 catalog. In addition to the cost of housing a $65 refundable deposit is required of all students living on campus, the deposit covers both your resident hall key and parking pass. There is also a $15 Graduation Fee for all graduating students. Withdrawal Policy - Refunds The registration fee is NEITHER REFUNDABLE NOR TRANSFERABLE. In order to withdraw, a registered student must submit a letter to the Emory COS Director stating (in detail) her/his reason for not attending. The letter will be reviewed and you will be notified as quickly as possible. Local Pastors who do not receive an appointment may request in writing a refund if they will not be attending COS. Page 4 of 45

5 CURRICULUM Textbooks Basic textbooks for COS students include The New Interpreter s Bible (NRSV) and Book of Discipline. Course Descriptions (5-Year) First Year Foundational Courses Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible: Introduction to the role of the United Methodist pastor in biblical interpretation. Attention is given to the formation and function of the canon and to the development of a methodology of interpretation consistent with the nature of scripture. The importance of the Bible as a witness to the life and faith of ancient Israel and earliest Christianity is illustrated from a survey of representative biblical materials (Genesis, Amos, Hosea, Mark and Philippians) Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit: Consideration of the role and responsibility of the pastor as an interpreter of the gospel with emphasis upon our Wesleyan heritage and the student s own growing sense of theological identity. Basic terms, tasks and methods of Christian theology are introduced. Representative classical themes are defined and illustrated. Praxis Courses Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation: Exploration of the caring presence and actions of the pastor as a form of spiritual leadership and formation. Skills of effective pastoral care will be presented and practiced, including effective listening and response skills, awareness of cultural differences, timely intervention, and appropriate referral. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own personal strengths, need for growth in developing relational skills, self-care, and the development of personal spiritual practices - all in the context of the community of faith Pastoral Leadership and Administration: This course focuses on the pastor s formation and competency in fulfilling the role of pastoral administrator, so that unity is achieved between the pastor's doing and being. The development of administrative skills in keeping with the theology and the polity of The United Methodist Church is addressed. Second Year Foundational Courses Hebrew Bible I: Interpretation of the developing institutions and traditions of Israel and examination of the varying ways in which the Hebrew people understood critical events of their history as acts of God. Attention is given to the earliest Covenants, to the Exodus from Egypt, to the rise of the monarchy, and to other events up to the Eighth Century Prophets Theological Heritage - Early and Medieval Christianity: Critical reflection upon significant individuals, decisive events, and fundamental tenets of the Christian faith as found in early and medieval Christianity. Utilizing the categories of grace and faith as a focusing lens, the student appropriates the Christian heritage and enters into the Church's ongoing task of interpreting, articulating, and enacting the Gospel for contemporary life. Praxis Courses Formation for Christian Discipleship: Examination of the ministry of the church as a means of nurturing faith, Christian values, and ways of life among members of the congregation and community. Skills for evaluating, planning, and designing educational experiences are stressed, as well as the pastor's role as mentor and servant Practice of Preaching: Focus upon preaching the Gospel. Utilization of biblical exegesis, sermon preparation and delivery, and evaluation of the pastor's preaching are central concerns. Page 5 of 45

6 Third Year Foundational Courses New Testament I: A panoramic view of the content, main characteristics, and message of the books of the New Testament in light of their historical, political, socio-economic, cultural, and religious environment, as well as their importance as literary expressions of the faith and history of the Early Church. The practice of exegesis is emphasized with special focus on Luke, Acts, Romans, I Corinthians, and Galatians Our Theological Heritage - The Reformation: Critical reflection upon the individuals, decisive events, and theological developments during the period of the Protestant Reformation. Utilizing the categories of grace and faith as a focusing lens, the student appropriates the Reformation heritage and enters into the church's ongoing task of interpreting and enacting the Gospel for contemporary life. Attention will be given to selected primary sources. Praxis Courses Our Mission from God: Evangelism: This course analysis of the theology of evangelism and our faithfulness to God's call. It also examines various strategies for and approaches to the church's evangelistic task in the heritage of United Methodism, stressing the proclamation and the enactment of the Gospel Pastoral Care and Counseling: Focus upon the pastor's understanding of human nature with attention to methods and skills in pastoral care and counseling. Each person participates in an assessment of his or her personal interactive styles. Fourth Year Foundational Courses Hebrew Bible II: A continuation of the examination of the Word of God as it was expressed through some of Israel's prophets, selected Psalms, and selected passages from the Book of Job Wesleyan Movement: Critical reflection upon significant individuals, decisive events, and fundamental tenets of the Christian faith as found in the development of United Methodism. Utilizing categories of grace and faith as a focusing lens, the student appropriates particulars of the Wesleyan heritage and enters into the Church's ongoing task of interpreting, articulating, and enacting the Gospel in contemporary life. Praxis Courses Worship and Sacraments: An examination of the sacraments, rites, and liturgy of the United Methodist Church and on the pastor's role as worship leader Personal and Social Ethics: An analysis of biblical and theological bases for Christian behavior - personal, professional, and social. Emphasis is given to the acquisition of pastoral skills in moral discernment and to ethically responsible decision making and action. Fifth Year Foundational Courses New Testament II: Continuation of the third year New Testament course with an intentional focus on the practice of exegesis of assigned texts. An emphasis is given to the integration of previous learning in exegesis and biblical studies with a contextualization in the practice of ministry. Special emphases include Matthew, John, James, and Revelation Contemporary Theology: Critical reflection upon significant individuals, movements, decisive events, and fundamental tenants of the Christian faith which have shaped contemporary theologies of the past century. Through study of varied theological expressions in modern and post-modern decades, the student enters into the church s enduring task of interpreting, articulating, and enacting the Gospel for contemporary life. Attention will be given to selected primary sources. Praxis Courses Our Mission from God Transforming Agent: The mission of the church is to serve God and neighbor by transmitting the Gospel for the redemption of the world. Redemption is God s holy activity that transforms Page 6 of 45

7 individuals, societies, and all of life. When faithful to its mission, the church serves as an agent of God s transforming redemption. Based on this understanding of the nature of the church and its mission, this course seeks to help pastors gain theological understanding and practical ministry skills for leading congregations to carry out the mission of the church as God s agent of transformation Theology and the Practice of Ministry: Emphasis is placed on the integration of the role of the practicing pastor with the church s theological heritage and its particular Wesleyan expression. Theology as an ongoing task of critical reflection for the purpose of action is integrated. Consideration is given to issues, events, and institutions which form the context within which the pastor is required to think, speak, and act with theological clarity. NEW process for ACOS beginning Fall 2006 All students who wish to attend Emory University Advanced COS must apply to the Candler School of Theology as a non-degree student. For more information and application materials, call the Candler Admissions Office at or visit their website at Advanced Course of Study Completion of Basic Course of Study (COS) and a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited school are prerequisites for the pursuit of the Advanced Course of Study. With the approval of the conference board of ordained ministry, an exception to the bachelor's degree can be made for those who have a minimum of sixty semester hours of undergraduate credit from an approved school. 1. The purpose of Advanced COS for Ordained Ministry is to provide a curriculum which will enable a local pastor to meet the educational requirements for full conference membership and ordination as an elder. 2. Local pastors need to complete a total of 32 semester hours of graduate theological studies at a University Senate approved school or its equivalent as determined by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in order to qualify for probationary and full membership. 3. A minimum of six semester hours of credit in United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity are required for this curriculum. These courses are available through correspondence with the General Board of Higher Education, a University Senate approved Seminary and some COS schools. All other specific course requirements listed in the Book of Discipline are met in the Basic five (5) year COS. 4. The courses chosen will not duplicate those included in the basic five year curriculum. 5. Courses selected shall include both foundational and functional studies appropriate to each candidate. a. Foundational courses include studies in areas of theology, church history, biblical study, or church in society b. Functional courses include advanced work in counseling, church administration, evangelism, preaching, teaching or worship. 6. Advanced COS students shall be encouraged to enroll in Master of Divinity curriculum courses. 7. Each student shall have courses approved and recorded by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. 8. Graduate studies not taken in a theological school, which parallel courses offered for advanced studies, may be approved by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry up to maximum of nine (9) semester hours. Such studies must have been taken within the last 10 years. 9. One basic unit of Clinical Pastoral Education may be recognized as the equivalent of six semester hours in the Advanced COS. 10. Students may complete no more than 10 hours of online or correspondence courses in Advanced COS. 11. Individual students are responsible for ensuring they meet particular Advanced COS requirements established by the annual Conference. Page 7 of 45

8 GUIDELINES FOR 2007 ASSIGNMENTS Precourse assignments must be post-marked by May 1, 2007 to avoid letter grade deduction! Registration forms, housing forms, and fees should be mailed separately and prior to precourse assignments. Guidelines for Writing Assignments ALL PAPERS SHOULD BE TYPED, double-spaced, on one side of 8 ½ by 11 paper. Indent paragraphs five spaces. Margins are to be 1 on all four sides of each page. ALL PAPERS SHOULD HAVE AN EMORY COS COVER SHEET (see page 39). The cover sheet includes your name, address and date, conference information, course number and name, session, and name of instructor. ALL PAGES OF EACH PAPER SHOULD BE NUMBERED in either the upper right-hand corner or bottom center of each page. Please also include your last name before each page number. SUBTITLES or divisions of the manuscript may be indicated by either capitalization or underlining. FOOTNOTES or ENDNOTES should be provided for references or quoted material. These notes should include, in this order: Author. Title. (City: Publisher, date), page number. Other information may be added. Example: Outler, Albert C. Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit. (Nashville: Tidings, 1975), pp PUNCTUATION should be consistent; clarity of meaning is the primary purpose of punctuation. Edit and retype material as needed and check spelling in a standard dictionary. ALL PAPERS SHOULD ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATORY LANGUAGE for example: concepts that incorporate racism, ageism, sexism, classism, and prejudicial usage concerning physically limiting conditions. Instructions for Mailing 2007 Assignments BEFORE MAILING make a copy of your precourse assignments and registration forms. STAPLE ASSIGNMENTS for each course separately in the upper left-hand corner. Do not use binders or plastic covers on your assignments they will be discarded. Use only an Emory COS Cover Sheet for each course assignment. MAIL FLAT IN A STURDY 9 X 12 or similar size manila or Postal Service envelope. Do not fold your assignments to fit letter size envelopes. SUGGESTION: SEND YOUR PACKAGE BY CERTIFIED MAIL. This will give you a receipt that your package was mailed and received by our office. Suggestions for Preparing Assignments Begin your reading and assignments immediately. You have entered upon a life-changing journey. Let this learning be a part of your devotion and study as you make preparations for ministry. This learning is intended to be year-round. Establish a relationship with your Conference Mentor. Make plans to meet monthly. If a Conference Mentor has not been assigned to you, contact your Annual Conference Local Pastor Registrar. Share your book list and assignments with the Mentor. Decide on the subject for each meeting, but leave time to discuss issues with which you are currently dealing. Establish a relationship with a lay committee that will meet with you at least once in both the fall and the spring to support your ministry, including your COS. This may be your Pastor-Parish Relations Committee or another group that includes some members of that committee. Share your book list and assignments at the first meeting. They are to assist your growth, both in ministry in this parish and in your relationship to the Annual Conference. Page 8 of 45

9 Advance Preparation Precourse assignments Advance preparation is required of all students. Some of this can be completed in conjunction with your Annual Conference mentor. Assignments will include material related to both classroom studies and experience in pastoral ministry. It is important that precourse assignment sheets for the current year are used. Professors might change assignments from year to year, making assignment sheets from the previous years obsolete. If you do not have the current assignment sheets and reading lists, please download the sheets from our website, us at or call for assistance. Appropriate assignments will be sent to you upon request and upon receipt of your registration materials. The completed precourse assignments must be post-marked to the COS Office by May 1, For your protection, please make copies of your precourse assignments before sending them. A cover sheet will be sent with all precourse assignments and must be stapled to each course assignment. Books The Emory COS School works closely with the Candler Cokesbury Bookstore ( ) regarding the COS Book List. For accuracy and better service, Emory COS students may order all books through the Candler Cokesbury Bookstore, which is located on the ground floor of Bishops Hall at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. When placing an order, include the title, author, and ISBN number (if available) of each book and the course title. Precourse Assignments This policy was made effective for the 2006 and all following sessions of the Course of Study Summer School In fairness to all students, the following policy will apply to all 2007 Course of Study precourse work for all classes: All precourse work must be submitted to the Office of Church Ministries Education (Course of Study Office) POSTMARKED by the due date of May 1. Late work will be accepted only until July 8th, but there will be the following penalties: Postmarked between May 2 nd and June 1 st will receive a one letter grade deduction Postmarked after June 1 st and received by July 8 th will receive a two letter grade deduction No precourse assignments will be accepted after July 8 th for students attending Session A and B. Students will not be able to check-in if they do not have their precourse assignments at check-in on July 8 th. Students attending ONLY Session B, no precourse materials will be accepted after July 22 nd for students attending Session B only. Students will not be able to check-in if they do not have their precourse assignments at check-in on July 22 nd. In cases where the student has registered late or even on the precourse deadline, the same policy applies. Page 9 of 45

10 PRECOURSE ASSIGNMENTS Emory Course of Study Summer School Policy regarding PRECOURSE ASSIGNMENTS This policy was made effective for the 2006 and all following sessions of the Course of Study Summer School In fairness to all students, the following policy will apply to all 2007 Course of Study precourse work for all classes: All precourse work must be submitted to the Office of Church Ministries Education (Course of Study Office) POSTMARKED by the due date of May 1. Late work will be accepted only until July 8th, but there will be the following penalties: Postmarked between May 2 nd and June 1 st will receive a one letter grade deduction Postmarked after June 1 st and received by July 8 th will receive a two letter grade deduction No precourse assignments will be accepted after July 8 th for students attending Session A and B. Students will not be able to check-in if they do not have their precourse assignments at check-in on July 8 th. Students attending ONLY Session B, no precourse materials will be accepted after July 22 nd for students attending Session B only. Students will not be able to check-in if they do not have their precourse assignments at check-in on July 22 nd. In cases where the student has registered late or even on the precourse deadline, the same policy applies. Send precourse to: Office of Church Ministries Education Course of Study School 1703 Clifton Road, Suite F2 Atlanta, GA Page 10 of 45

11 CALENDARS Class Schedule - Session A (July 9-July 20, 2007) ALL students are asked to register for courses based upon your last name. For example, if your last name begins A-L and you are a first year student, then you would register for 112A &113A during the first session and 111B and 114B during the second session. Last names beginning M-Z would register for 111A and 114A during the first session and 112B and 113B during the second session. First Year (Last Name A - L) Course 7:30 9: Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit 10:45 12: Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible 10:45 12: Pastoral Leadership and Administration Second Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Practice of Preaching 10:45 12: Hebrew Bible I (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Theological Heritage - Early & Medieval Christianity 10:45 12: Formation for Christian Discipleship Third Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: New Testament I 10:45 12: Our Mission from God: Evangelism (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Pastoral Care and Counseling 10:45 12: Our Theological Heritage: The Reformation Fourth Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Hebrew Bible II 10:45 12: Worship & Sacraments (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Personal and Social Ethics 10:45 12: Wesleyan Movement Fifth Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Contemporary Theology 10:45 12: New Testament II (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Our Mission from God: Transforming Agent 10:45 12: Theology and the Practice of Ministry Page 11 of 45

12 CALENDARS Class Schedule - Session B (July 23-August 3, 2007) ALL students are asked to register for courses based upon your last name. For example, if your last name begins A-L and you are a first year student, then you would register for 112A &113A during the first session and 111B and 114B during the second session. Last names beginning M-Z would register for 111A and 114A during the first session and 112B and 113B during the second session. First Year (Last Name A - L) Course 7:30 9: Pastor as Interpreter of the Bible 10:45 12: Pastoral Leadership and Administration (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit 10:45 12: Pastoral Care for Spiritual Formation Second Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Theological Heritage - Early & Medieval Christianity 10:45 12: Formation for Christian Discipleship (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Hebrew Bible I 10:30-12: Practice of Preaching Third Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Pastoral Care and Counseling 10:45 12: Our Theological Heritage: The Reformation (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: New Testament I 10:45 12: Our Mission from God: Evangelism Fourth Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Personal and Social Ethics 10:45 12: Wesleyan Movement (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Worship & Sacraments 10:45 12: Hebrew Bible II Fifth Year (Last Name A - L) 7:30 9: Our Mission from God: Transforming Agent 10:45 12: Theology and the Practice of Ministry (Last Name M - Z) 7:30 9: Contemporary Theology 10:45 12: New Testament II Page 12 of 45

13 CALENDARS Important Dates for 2007 & Emory COS Calendar July 9 - August 3 Deadline for Registration & Housing Forms & Fees (post marked by) March 31 Final Deadline for Registration & Housing Forms & Fees May 1 Deadline for Precourse Assignments (post marked by) May 1 First Year Students Mandatory Check-In July 7 Check-In for Non-1 st Year Students July 8 Opening Worship & Orientation July 8 Morning Worship (every Mon. - Fri.) Begins July 9 First Session Classes Begins July 9 Choir Rehearsal (every Tues. afternoon) Begins July 10 Wednesday Evening Worship Begins July 11 Last Day of First Session Classes July 20 Second Session Classes Begin July 23 Advisory Board Meeting August 2 Graduation Service and Closing Communion Service August 3 Last Day of Second Session Classes August Emory COS Calendar July 8 - August 2 Deadline for Registration & Housing Forms & Fees (post marked by) March 31 Final Deadline for Registration & Housing Forms & Fees May 1 Deadline for Precourse Assignments (post marked by) May 1 First Year Students Mandatory Check-In July 6 Check-In for Non-1 st Year Students July 7 Opening Worship & Orientation July 7 Morning Worship (every Mon. - Fri.) Begins July 8 First Session Classes Begins July 8 Choir Rehearsal (every Tues. afternoon) Begins July 9 Wednesday Evening Worship Begins July 10 Last Day of First Session Classes July 19 Second Session Classes Begin July 22 Advisory Board Meeting August 1 Graduation Service and Closing Communion Service August 2 Last Day of Second Session Classes August 2 Page 13 of 45

14 ACADEMIC POLICIES Transcripts You may obtain transcripts of your COS School credits only from the Board of Higher Education in Nashville, Tennessee. Note that student transcripts are available only by written request to the Board of Higher Education. Please send inquiries to: Board of Higher Education th Avenue South P.O. Box Nashville, TN Phone: (615) Transcript Evaluation Policy Five-year COS School Evaluation of transcripts for the purpose of transferring credit to the COS for Ordained Ministry shall be done by the professional staff of the Division of Ordained Ministry at the request of an Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. The request of the Board shall be accompanied by both the official transcript(s) to be evaluated and a general description of the applicant's educational background. Transcripts from graduate schools and schools of theology recognized by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church shall be acceptable for evaluation and transfer of credit. Credit received from a graduate school or seminary not recognized by the University Senate may be recognized on a case by case basis. Undergraduate credit will not be applied to the COS for Ordained Ministry. Records The academic records of the Emory COS School are kept by the Director under the guidelines developed by both the Division of Ordained Ministry (DOM) and the General Council of Finance and Administration. Grades will be recorded on the student's permanent record held by BOM in Nashville; a report on the progress of each student shall be sent to the DOM. Copies of this permanent record will be sent to both the Boards of Ordained Ministry and the District Committees by the DOM. Exceptions to these Administrative Policies must be approved by the staff of the Division of Ordained Ministry, at the request of a Course of Study School Director or conference Board of Ordained Ministry representative. Class Attendance Each student is expected to attend every class session. Unexcused absences may lead to loss of credit or dismissal from the school. A student who misses more than twenty percent (20%) of classroom work shall not receive a grade for that class and may be responsible for refunding his or her Annual Conference scholarship. Students can obtain excused absence forms from the COS office, however each returned form must include professor(s) signature(s). Grading System The following symbols are used to evaluate the quality of work done in COS: A is the highest grade given, reserved for outstanding work. B is given for a high standard of work (though below the level of highest excellence). C is given for acceptable work. D is given for work that, while not altogether acceptable, entitles the student credit for the course. F is given for failure and indicates that no credit can be received for the course. Page 14 of 45

15 Honor Code Student Academic Honor The Emory COS School requires that all material submitted by a student in fulfilling his or her academic requirements must be the original work of the student. Violations of Academic Honor Violations of academic honor include any action by a student indicating dishonesty or lack of integrity in academic ethics. Violations in this category include but are not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and knowingly passing off work of another as one's own. Cheating includes seeking, acquiring, receiving, or passing on information about the content of an examination prior to its authorized release or during its administration. Cheating also includes seeking, using, giving, or obtaining unauthorized assistance in any academic assignment or examination. Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work of another (whether published or unpublished), including the work of another student, as one's own work. A writer's work should be regarded as his or her own property. Any person who knowingly uses a writer's distinctive work without proper acknowledgment is guilty of plagiarism. Studying together is allowed, but all written work submitted must be in the student s own words. Students found guilty of a violation of the academic honor code, after a review of the case by a faculty committee, may be subject to one or more of the following actions: warning, probation, suspension for the remainder of the term, dismissal from the Emory COS School, a grade of F in the course. Regardless of the outcome, a letter will be sent to the student's District Superintendent and Board of Ministry Representative, alerting them to the Academic Honor Code violation. Incomplete Policy Grades must be submitted to the Office of Church Ministries Education no later than ten (10) days following the end of each session. An incomplete will be granted to students who, because of special circumstances, were not able to complete the required work for a given session within the Emory Course of Study School. To receive an incomplete, the student must receive written permission from the faculty member before the end of the session for which the incomplete is being requested. Upon approval by the faculty member the completed work must be sent to and received by the instructor no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the last class for that session (Session A August 20, Session B September 3). The instructor will send the final grade to the COS director no later than September 30, If the work is not received and a grade submitted by October 1 the incomplete will automatically be changed to an F. Page 15 of 45

16 Communication Skills Guidelines 1. Each annual conference Board of Ordained Ministry should administer a preliminary reading test to all candidates for license Pastoral Ministry. The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) may be used and is available from the Division of Ordained Ministry. 2. Those local pastors who fall below established norms must engage in an appropriate program of remedial work in language prior to registering in the Course of Study. This program should be taken under the guidance of the District Committee on Ordained Ministry and the Board of Ordained Ministry using the resources of a local high school or college. 3. If the student has not taken the preliminary reading test, the Course of Study schools should administer a language proficiency test to all entering students. a. Students falling below established norms should be assigned to appropriate classes for remedial work in a language during their first and second years. b. Students scoring above the minimum standards may be offered enrichment courses during the same period of time. c. Students falling below a standard established by Course of Study school my be required to reduce their regular course work in order to devote time to remedial work in a language. 4. The Course of Study School should make a comprehensive assessment of the communication skill needs of these students and recommend a year long program of remedial study to be monitored by the Board of Ordained Ministry. 5. The communication skills program should be clearly outlined in advance publicity, communicating a statement of philosophy, requirements, and goals. The program should be emphasized and clarified in the orientation students receive on campus. 6. Although the program will emphasize reading and writing skills, oral communication skills may be addressed through an enrichment program. It is recommended to make a communications lab available to students for remedial work or enrichment purposes. 7. The Course of Study School should routinely report student participation in a communication skills program. Language proficiency reports should be sent to the Boards of Ordained Ministry when a student scores below minimum standards. Reports on other students should not be routinely sent to the Board of Ordained Ministry but should be made available, upon request, with the written permission of the student. Emory University Discrimination Policy Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, education programs, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and prohibits such discrimination by its students, faculty, and staff. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equal Opportunity Programs. Page 16 of 45

17 Sexual Harassment Policy Students, faculty and employees of the Course of Study come under the jurisdiction of their own annual conference policies on sexual harassment. However, while the person is at the Course of Study School the following policy shall also apply. The Course of Study School is committed by Christian faith to justice for all persons and does not tolerate any behavior, verbal or physical, by any person associated with the school, which constitutes sexual harassment against any other person associated with the school. Any person of the Course of Study School community who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should immediately report the situation to the Director of the Course of Study School. When reporting a complaint, the individual should be prepared to furnish accurate information (i.e., date, name and facts). All such complaints will be treated in a confidential manner to the extent feasible, while permitting the school to investigate the complaint thoroughly and to take appropriate action. The school expects the cooperation of all members of the school community with respect to avoiding such harassment. The school will investigate all complaints. If it is determined after an investigation, that a member of the school community has violated this policy, he or she will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including suspension or termination from the school. In addition, a full report will be made to that person s annual conference or judicatory body. Definition of sexual harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when 1. submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term of condition of an individual s employment or academic standing; or 2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic standing decisions affecting such an individual; or 3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual s work or study performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or studying environment. Racial Harassment Policy Persons enrolled in the Course of Study come under the jurisdiction of their own annual conference policies on racial harassment. However, while the person is in the Course of Study School the following policy shall also apply. The Course of Study School is committed by Christian faith for justice for all persons and does not tolerate any behavior, verbal or physical, by any person associated with the school, which constitutes racial harassment against any other person associated with the school. Any person of the Course of Study School community who believes that he or she has been subjected to racial harassment should immediately report the situation to the Director of the Course of Study School. When reporting a complaint, the individual should be prepared to furnish accurate information (i.e., date, name and facts). All such complaints will be treated in a confidential manner to the extent feasible, while permitting the school to investigate the complaint thoroughly and to take appropriate action. The school expects the cooperation of all members of the school community with respect to avoiding such harassment. The school will investigate all complaints. If it is determined after an investigation that a member of the school community has violated this policy, he or she will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to an including suspension or termination from the school. In addition, a full report will be made to that person s annual conference or judicatory body. Page 17 of 45

18 Definition of Racial Harassment Any conduct directed against a person with the effect of insulting, degrading or abusing him/her because of his/her racial background. Procedures The Course of Study School is committed to using the process outlined below to deal with allegations of sexual and racial harassment within the school community. A sexual or racial harassment allegation may be resolved on an informal basis. Any member of the school community who wishes to make a formal complaint must submit a written description of the incident to the Director. Allegations are thoroughly investigated by a Sexual or Racial Harassment Committee composed of the Director and two members of the faculty. The investigation shall include a meeting with the person alleged to have engaged in the harassment. The accused and/or the complainant may bring a trusted colleague (other than an attorney), committed to maintaining confidentiality, with him/her to such a meeting. If the Sexual or Racial Harassment Committee decides inappropriate behavior has occurred, after completing the investigation, the Director takes appropriate disciplinary and/or other action related to the accused person s participation in the Course of Study School on that campus. In addition, the Director will inform the accused person s annual conference or judicatory body of the action taken. The Course of Study School takes steps to ensure that a person against whom such a complaint is brought is treated appropriately and has adequate opportunity to respond to such accusations. The complainant and the person complained against are notified of the disposition of the complaint. If the disposition involves any ongoing process the Director keeps the complainant informed until the process is complete. Appeal Process If the accuser or the accused is not satisfied with the action taken by the Course of Study School, s/he may express such dissatisfaction, in writing to the Director of Board of Ordained Ministry Relations, Division of Ordained Ministry, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, within 15 days after receiving notification of the disposition of the complaint. Confidentiality Every effort will be made to ensure confidentiality to the extent feasible, while permitting the school to investigate the complaint thoroughly and to take appropriate action. The school will not tolerate retaliation against any member of the school community who complains of sexual or racial harassment. Explanatory Notes If the person alleged to have engaged in sexual or racial harassment is the Director, then the person bringing the complaint shall notify one or two faculty members who serve on the Sexual or Racial Harassment Committee. The two faculty members shall ask the president of the seminary at the host school to appoint an administrative officer to serve as chairperson of the Sexual or Racial Harassment Committee and to function as the Director in the process outlined above. Page 18 of 45

19 Kitty Allen Director of Appalachian Local Pastor s School alps@redbirdconference.org Walter Cash Director of Alabama COS cashdepost@aol.com Beth Luton Director of Emory COS bcook@emory.edu Terry Markins Director of Gainsville COS Flumc-nc@flumc.org Brady Whitehead Director of Tennessee/Holston Course of Study Rev. Jim Beam-Ingram Director of Mississippi COS cos@centerforministry.com Jamison Brunk Redbird Conference kybrunk@prtcnet.org ADVISORY BOARD Course of Study David Dodge Florida Conference ddodge@flumc.org John Edd Harper Louisiana Conference johnedd@bellsouth.net Jamie Jenkins North Georgia Conference jjenkins@ngumc.org Gregory Martin West Michigan gregumwf@umich.edu Steve Meguiar South Georgia Conference smeguiar@bellsouth.net Susan Padgett Tennessee Conference spadgett@tnumc.org Robert Penton Alabama-West Florida Conference fumc324@frontiernet.net Judy Piercey Memphis Conference judypier@midsouth.rr.com Mike Rouse South Carolina Conference mainstreetumc@bellsouth.net Robin Scott North Alabama robin1957@flumc.net Thomas Smith Kentucky Conference tsmith@kyumc.org Sylvia Wilhelm West North Carolina Conference pgumc113@bellsouth.net Ricky Willis Louisiana Conference ricky@fumcwm.org Grady Winegar Holston Conference gradywinegar@holston.org Chris Young Mississippi Conference chrisyoung@wesleyumchurch.org Board of Advisors Each regional Basic Course of Study School shall have a Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors shall be composed of at least one representative from the conference Boards of Ordained Ministry enrolling the majority of students in the school, the COS director and a representative from the Division of Ordained Ministry. The COS Director shall convene and chair the Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors shall also include other administrators, faculty and students. The board members may meet with the director at least annually and review the program and needs of the school. The board shall seek to promote support of the regional school through its constituent boards of ordained ministry. Supplemental financial support for the regional Course of Study School may be given through the board for the sake of maintaining the quality of the educational process. The board shall consult with the seminary and Division of Ordained Ministry concerning the choice of a new director whenever a change in that position is appropriate or necessary. Page 19 of 45

20 COMMUNITY LIFE Parking The Emory University Conference Office handles parking for Emory COS students. Parking is provided to conference participants at the Clairmont Campus and to commuters in the Peavine parking deck. A hangtag will be distributed to participants at check-in. These must hang on your rear-view mirror at all times. The COS office will not be responsible for any parking tickets handed out by the University police. If a student has a medical condition that requires him or her to park closer to classroom buildings, the student should bring a handicap parking permit. This, along with the Emory hangtag distributed upon check-in, will allow you to park in the handicap parking spaces on campus. Housing at Emory The Emory University Conference Office provides housing for COS students at the Clairmont Campus. All questions concerning housing should be directed to the COS office at (404) Each student must complete the Housing Request Form and return it with the COS Registration form to the Emory Course of Study Office postmarked by March 31, (The final deadline for receiving Housing Request Forms is May 31, 2007.) Housing costs are subject to change each year. The Emory University Conference Office charges a per-night rate for all rooms and apartments. Clairmont Campus Apartments Completed in 2002, the Undergraduate Residential Center at Clairmont Campus was designed to provide students with apartment-style living, while preserving the benefits of both autonomous and community living. Every apartment houses four students, each of whom will enjoy his/her own private bedroom with a full size bed, dresser, lamp, desk, and closet. Apartments contain a living area, full kitchen, and two full bathrooms. The apartments have central heat and air conditioning and are equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, washer and dryer units, mini-blinds, and carpet. All utilities and parking are included in the rental price. Parking is attached to the buildings and all buildings have elevators. The Emory University Conference Office will make all final decisions concerning housing, including roommates. Smoking Policy No smoking is allowed within 20 feet of the main entrances of ALL campus buildings including classroom buildings, administrative buildings, residence halls, Emory Hospital, Cox Hall Food Court, and Cannon Chapel. This policy follows closely a similar ordinance passed in Dekalb County. Telephones Telephone service is provided in the rooms; however, telephone equipment is not. You can either rent a phone or bring one from home. Local calls are free of charge. Long distance calls can be made with the assistance of an operator or calling card. Your phone will be on the campus phone system. Therefore, to call off-campus numbers, you will need to dial a 9 before the number you wish to call. For on-campus numbers you only dial the last 5 digits of the campus number. For example, when calling the Emory COS office from your dorm room, dial Laundry Facilities & Vending Machines All Clairmont Campus apartments are equipped with washers and dryers. You are responsible for providing your own detergent. There is a deli/snack bar area in Student Activities and Academic Center on the Clairmont Campus. Page 20 of 45