COURSE OFFERINGS BY CATEGORY

FMC:

• The Free Methodist Way 
  • A FREE, abridged FM Way Special Module (in English and Spanish) is on the LMC Path and Transfer Candidate Path as an option to briefly introduce candidates to the five values of the FMCUSA
• El Estilo Metodista Libre (curso intensivo en español on Pathwright), cohort offered as needed contact credentialing@fmcusa.org; FMC-USA $110 

• History & Polity of the Free Methodist Church

THEOLOGY:

• Introduction to Christian Doctrine 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150
  • FMC-USA, $110  Pathwright Introduction to Christian Doctrine Preview  Self-paced, up to 8 months to complete
• Introducción a la doctrina cristiana 
  • Asbury Latino Center 
  • Spanish con Dr. Flores FMC-USA $110 (curso intensivo en español on Pathwright), NEXT cohort offered Julio 14 – agosto 25, 2025 
• Wesleyan Theology 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Central Christian College of Kansas $150, (course begins online Fall 2025- 6 weeks) 
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University
    
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August) 
  • Seattle Pacific Seminary Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Certificate 
  • FMC-USA, $165  Pathwright Wesleyan Theology Preview  Self-paced, up to 8 months to complete
• La Teología Wesleyana (curso intensivo en español) 
  • Asbury Latino Center 
  • SPANISH con Dr. Guillermo Flores; on Pathwright, Zoom meetings, assignments; $110, through FMC-USA, cohort offered as needed, contact credentialing@fmcusa.org 
• Systematic Theology  
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry  
  • FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Systematic Theology Preview TWO OPTIONS: Self-paced, 3-8 months to complete. OR 13-week cohort with Dr. Roberta Mosier-Peterson (limit 12 students; NEXT cohort begins June 15, 2025) 
    

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BIBLE:

• Old Testament Survey 
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University  
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH
  • FMC-USA,  $165  Pathwright Old Testament Survey Preview  Self-paced, up to 8 months to complete
  • The Ministry Training Center 9/6; 10/4; 11/1 (English) Offered at the Ministry Training Center of Metro NY/NJ, 195 Piaget Avenue, Clifton 3 Saturday sessions beginning at 10 am. Units: 3; Cost $150; Registration Deadline: 8/10/2025; In person and remote on Zoom; Trainers: William Kirchhofer,  D. Min; Or respond by email to ministrytraining1224@gmail.com or call (973) 772-1660
• New Testament Survey 
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University 
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH 
  • FMC-USA, $165  Pathwright New Testament Survey Preview  Self-paced, up to 8 months to complete
• Estudio del Nuevo Testamento – 9/13; 10/11; 11/15; (español) Ofrecido en Centro de Capacitación Ministerial de Metro NY/NJ, 195 Piaget Avenue, Clifton NJ.  Unidades: 3   Costo $150; 3 sesiones de sábado comenzando a las 10 am  Plazo de inscripción: 8/10/2025;  En persona y remoto en Zoom Entrenadores: Pastor Elisa Obeso y Pastor Ricardo Obeso y William Kirchhofer, D. Min email to ministrytraining1224@gmail.com or call (973) 772-1660 
• NEW!! BIBL 1000 “Journey Through the Bible” FOR-CREDIT COURSE OPPORTUNITY
  partnership with Roberts Wesleyan University; coming this fall 2025 on Pathwright, 3 credit hours; covers both Old and New Testaments, ideal for Consecrated Deacon Candidates, $199 (which includes fee for college credit). Register at FMC-USA. Begins Sept 1, 2025 through December 1, 2025 (offered every semester on Pathwright, in conjunction with the RWU semester).
• Inductive Bible Study/Hermeneutics   
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August)
  • Seattle Pacific Seminary Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Certificate 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH 
  • FMC-USA, $165 (multiple instructor choices) Pathwright Inductive Bible Study Preview  Self-paced, 3-8 months to complete (Basic and Advanced options)
• Old Testament elective    
  • “Zechariah” Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150
  • “Genesis – OT Inductive Bible Study” Anytime on Pathwright FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Genesis – OT Ind Bible Study Preview; self-paced, 3-8 months to complete 
  • “Minor Prophets – OT Inductive Bible Study” Anytime on Pathwright FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Minor Prophets – OT Ind Bible Study Preview; self-paced, 3-8 months to complete 
• New Testament elective  
  • “Acts” Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150 
  • “Hebrews – NT Inductive Bible Study” FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Hebrews – NT Inductive Bible Study Preview; self-paced, 3-8 months to complete 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

• Personal Spiritual Formation 
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August) 
  • Seattle Pacific Seminary Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Certificate 
  • NEW on Pathwright! FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Spiritual Formation Preview; self-paced, up to 8 months to complete   
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH
  • La Formación Espiritual SPANISH con Dr. Guillermo Flores; on Pathwright and Zoom; $110, through FMC-USA, cohort offered as needed, contact credentialing@fmcusa.org 
• Homiletics 
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August) 
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150 
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University 
  • Seattle Pacific Seminary Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Certificate 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry  
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH 
  • FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Homiletics Preview; self-paced, up to 8 months to complete
• Leadership & Shepherding   
  • FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Leadership & Shepherding preview; self-paced, up to 8 months to complete 
• Church Administration    
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August) 
  • Online Pastoral Education Center, Self-paced, $150 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • FMC-USA, $165 Pathwright Church Administration Preview; self-paced, up to 8  months to complete
• Congregational Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care 
  • The River Institute/Asbury (annual cohort fall dates in 2025, registration open in August)
  • Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University, MIN 624 “Care and Counsel” 
  • Aldersgate School of Ministry 
  • Dr. Denny Wayman, in-person (CA) or Zoom; contact dwayman@fmcsb.org 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH
• Evangelism, Community Engagement & Justice 
  • Seattle Pacific Seminary Wesleyan and Methodist Studies Certificate 
  • NEW ON PATHWRIGHT “Planter’s Journey (Mission Igniter)”, FMC-USA, $165; self-paced, up to 8 months to complete 
  • Asbury Latino Center SPANISH
• Cross–Cultural Experience 
  • The FM Global Ministries and FM World Missions teams recommend training with Perspectives: Mobilizing God’s People for God’s Global Purpose. Perspectives offers an in-person, 15-week certificate or for-credit course in multiple locations around the country in English and Spanish. Find out more at https://perspectives.org/find-a-class/. Select class type (in-person, online, intensive) and language (English/Spanish). This is a valuable option for this content area. 
  • OR If candidates have experiences that meet the essence of this requirement, with guidance from their mentor, please share a description of the course, experience, or opportunity. Their Conference MEG Board may request a reflection paper as well. 
• Theology of Worship (elective for specialization or continuing education)  
  • FMC-USA, up to 8 months to complete, $165 Pathwright Theology of Worship Preview
• Introduction to Chaplaincy (elective for specialization or continuing education)   
  • FMC-USA, six-week course begins Oct. 20, 2025, on Pathwright & Zoom, $110 
  • FMC-USA, six-week course begins Feb 2, 2026, on Pathwright & Zoom, $110 
• Pastoral Crisis Counseling (elective for specialization or continuing education)  
  • FMC-USA, eight-week course begins Sept. 1, 2025, on Pathwright & Zoom, $165 
• Ministerial Ethics (elective for specialization or continuing education) 
  • FMC-USA, eight-week course begins Jan. 20, 2026, on Pathwright & Zoom, $165 
• Trauma–Informed Care (elective for specialization or continuing education) 
  • FMC-USA, eight-week course begins Mar. 16, 2026, on Pathwright & Zoom, $165 
• Grief & Bereavement (elective for specialization or continuing education) 
  • FMC-USA, eight-week course begins May 19, 2026, on Pathwright & Zoom, $165

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