WELCOME to the Course of Study School of Ohio (COSSO) located at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware, OH.   COSSO is an educational program established by the Division of Ordained Ministry, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church.  It is a regional school that is supported by the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), in cooperation with United Theological Seminary (UTS) in Dayton, OH.  Courses for full-time and part-time local pastors are taught on both campuses.  Connected with the regional school are two extensions -- the West Virginia Extension (Spencer, W. VA.) for part-time local pastors, and the Native American Extension (Illinois) for Native American local pastors and persons serving Native American congregations.

COSSO offers the required five-year Course of Study for licensed local pastors who are not attending seminary.  Courses are held on the MTSO campus in four two-week-end sessions and one two-week summer intensive session.  Students are in residence for all classes.   We are also beginning a new program of courses at United Theological Seminary.   This program offers classes in a hybrid format, that is, the first half of the class is taught online, with the second half in residence on the United campus.  Five courses will be taught over three sessions – winter, spring, and fall, 2009.  With these offerings, students have an opportunity to experience classes through a variety of methods.

Another vital aspect of our program at COSSO is the integral opportunity for spiritual formation and direction, as well as enrichment programs that offer additional educational or experiential sessions that are not covered in the normal courseload. 

Our faculty is comprised of faculty from the two seminaries, neighboring institutions, and well-qualified persons from the surrounding community.  They are all academically gifted, theologically grounded, and persons who are committed to developing the best leadership possible for the church.

COSSO is committed to providing you with the education you need.  We look forward to your joining us here at the Course of Study School of Ohio.

Blessings and Peace,
Rev. Diane Turner-Sharazz

Course of Study
School of Ohio
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** ANNOUNCEMENTS **

March: Reflections on John 2: 13-22

2009 Summer
Weekend #1 Schedule

MTSO NOTES:

 2009 Summer COS:
    Registration deadline: 4/15
    COS 212 - FULL (CLOSED)
    On-Campus Housing: FULL

 2009 Summer Int COS:
    Registration deadline: 5/15
    On-Campus Housing: FULL

 2009 Fall COS:
    Registration deadline: 7/15
    COS 113 - FULL (CLOSED)
    On-Campus Housing: FULL

2009 Winter
NEWSLETTER
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Registration form has been updated & posted
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