FM History & Polity

This course is designed to meet the ordination requirements for the Free Methodist Church.

Format
100% online with virtual discussion prompts, videos, and independent learning. Instructor is available for 1:1 discussion and concept processing as well.

Duration
Students set their own pace, but all content must be completed within 12 weeks of starting the course.

Cost
$150 + cost of textbooks

The $150 fee is payable directly to the instructor at time of registration. After payment is received, you will receive the course link via email. Choose one of the following:

• Venmo: @Helen-Kelly-12 (last 4 of phone number are 3125 if needed)
• Cash App: $helenjean82
• Check: use the contact link on this registration if you can only pay by check so mailing arrangements can be made.

Course Description 
The purpose of this course is to present in brief form the origin, development, beliefs, and practices of the Free Methodist Church, which has a rich heritage and history. The student will likely already be acquainted with much of the content of this study. S/he should give special attention to the matters with which he/she is not yet familiar. It is hoped he/she will enjoy reviewing the things already known and evaluating his/her comprehension of what the church stands for, and why, and trying to find out something of the current mission of the Free Methodist Church.

Course Goals/Student Learning Objectives (SLO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:          

• Embrace their call to ministry in the context of the FMC. (Heart - Point 1)
• Understand and embrace the history, polity, Articles of Religion, The Christian Journey and ethos of the FMC (Head – Point 2).
• Integrate into their personal ministry the biblical sense of justice and compassion that is foundational to the FMC. (Hands – Point 2)
• Personally understand and integrate in their ministry the FMC articulation of holiness. (Head –
  Point 2

Instructor
Rev. Helen Kelly