Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is committed to preparing spiritual leaders in every stage of their lives and ministries. Therefore, we are actively involved in new and emerging technologies that allow us to use non-traditional methods of instruction.

We are already offering courses in the distance format, including those that meet primarily online with some face-to-face contact, those that are offered in other locations, and those that are offered via simulcast to more than one location. In addition, we are working with our accreditors and IT specialists to pursue additional distance education options.

Upcoming courses

Fall 2009

10-502X Vocational Formation & Church Leadership

This course requires attention to the group, its process and its work. It also requires an intentional commitment to being part of the constructive formational ecology and covenant of the church as it is expressed in the accountable formation group, the plenary meetings, and retreats. Prereq: 10-500. Take both fall & spring. By permission only. Requires regular online interaction and a Friday meeting on-campus in January.

34-540E Spiritual Disciplines for Personal and Parish Renewal

Orientation to Christian practices of contemplative and intercessory prayer for personal and parish renewal. Explores healing process and historic styles of spiritual direction. Will meet on-campus on a Friday afternoon at the beginning and end of the term with the remainder of instruction time occurring online.

January 2010

40-673 UM Studies:20th Century to Present

Developments within United Methodism, as related to the ecumenical movement, world mission, personal evangelism, and social justice. Evolution of polity, theology, and denominational structure. Prereq: 13-501 or 13-502.  Will meet on campus with optional simulcast participation at Centenary College in Louisiana and Martin Methodist College in Tennessee.

Spring 2010

10-502X Vocational Formation & Church Leadership

This term completes the course begun in the fall term.  By permission only.

33-502 Teaching for Biblical Faith

Exploration of the role of the Bible in Christian education and faith development. Attention to approaches to teaching the Bible.  Will meet on campus with optional simulcsat participation at Centenary College in Louisiana and Martin Methodist College in Tennessee.

Summer 2010

11-500X Introduction to Old Testament

Introduction to the legal, historical, poetic, and prophetic books of Hebrew Scriptures, with emphasis on the order and contents, cultural settings, literary forms, religious themes, and interpretive approaches. 4 semester hours. This section will be taught solely online.

For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , director of distance learning.