Wesley Seminary

GMC Course of Study

Complete Global Methodist Church ordination education through Wesley Seminary

Wesley Seminary

GMC Course of Study

Complete Global Methodist Church ordination education through Wesley Seminary

Find Your GMC Education Pathway

There isn’t just one way to complete GMC educational requirements. Explore the pathway that best fits your ordination goals, previous coursework, and educational needs.

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GMC Deacon
Educational Requirements

The following Wesley Seminary courses align with educational areas identified for Global Methodist Church Deacon ordination. Select a course below to view its description.

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BIBL-500,THEO-500,THEO-543,CHST-536,PROC-631,THEO-640,MISS-500,CHST-621,BIBL-631

Additional Requirements for
Elder Ordination

In addition to the educational requirements for Deacon ordination, candidates pursuing Elder ordination must complete the additional requirements below. Select a course to view its description.

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CHST-500,CHST-641,THEO-545,CONG-630,WSEM-501,BIBL-620,INST-565

Choose Two Elder Electives

Global Methodist Church Elder ordination requirements include two elective courses. Explore the available options below.

Mission, Ministry & Leadership

  • Mission of the Church and Church Renewal
    MISS-620 — Missional Church
  • Cross-Cultural Evangelism
    MISS elective
  • Church Finance and Administration
    LEAD-641 — Christian Leadership
  • Directed Internship / Independent Study
    Approved apprenticeship or independent-study option

Bible, Theology & Worship

  • Hebrew or Greek Language Studies
    BIBL-501 — Hebrew for Ministry
    BIBL-511 — Greek for Ministry
  • Field Study / Biblical Context
    BIBL-550, BIBL-552, BIBL-554
  • Theology Elective
    THEO-630 — Soteriology for Christian Formation
  • Theology of Worship
    WSHP-621 — Christian Worship

Practical Ministry

  • Advanced Preaching
    Various PROC courses
  • Pastoral Counseling
    PCRE-640 — Pastoral Care and Relationships
  • Children or Youth Ministry
    Various CONG courses
Why Wesley Seminary?

Wesleyan Education
for Real Ministry

Completing ordination requirements is one part of a larger calling. Wesley Seminary provides biblical, theological, spiritual, and practical formation designed for pastors and Christian leaders actively serving the Church.

For GMC pastors, Wesley Seminary offers pathways that connect ordination preparation with deeper theological education and lifelong ministry formation.

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Personalized Course Review

Already Completed Seminary
or Ministry Coursework?

You may not need to start over.

If you have already completed Bible, theology, ministry, or seminary coursework, Wesley Seminary can help review your academic history and determine which GMC educational requirements may still remain.

Request a Course Review

A personalized review can help you understand:

  • What you have already completed
  • What requirements remain
  • Which Wesley Seminary courses may fit your needs
  • Whether an Individual Course of Study or degree pathway makes more sense
  • How previous coursework may fit into a larger academic plan