Glossary: course of study

The educational requirements that must be completed by a person seeking to be a local pastor or to enter the ordained ministry, but who has not attended theological school. A course of study is required to qualify for a license to preach.

Source: A Dictionary for United Methodists, Alan K. Waltz, Copyright 1991, Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

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