Per the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Guidelines for Course of Study, this course focuses on developing the student’s competency as an administrator in a United

Methodist congregation.


Students will be able to:


1.    Articulate a biblical and theological understanding of polity.

2.    Understand and explain the polity of The United Methodist Church, including

      conferencing, oversight, and discipline.

3.    Articulate the nature of stewardship biblically and theologically.

4.    Identify techniques and develop skills as effective administrators of local churches,

      including financial management.