Description
PT1 611 UNITED METHODIST POLITY This course provides an overview of basic United Methodist Polity as found in The Book of Discipline (BOD) of The United Methodist Church (UMC), and helps students explore some of the links between polity, history and theology of The UMC. The course also explores practical applications of patterns for organization, order and administration in local church/ministry settings, and helps students understand local church organization in the larger context of connectional relationships of The United Methodist Church. No prerequisites. Course meets BOD and Board of Ordained Ministry requirements for students pursuing ordination in the UMC.