How to Register and Prepare for 2027 Courses
Welcome, local pastors. This page will help you find the 2027 course schedule, registration form, syllabi, pre-work instructions, and contact information you need for a successful Course of Study experience.
Follow the steps below to review the course schedule, print the correct syllabus, begin pre-work, and submit your registration materials on time.
1) Start by selecting either the 2027 Schedule of Courses or the Registration Form. All classes are held on Zoom.
2) On the 2027 Schedule page, review the course schedule and select the Syllabus link beside the course title.
After selecting the correct syllabus, print the syllabus for the correct year, order the required textbooks, and begin your pre-work. Do not wait for an email from ALPS-TWK-HOLSTON before beginning. You will receive an emailed invoice later showing whether any fees are owed. For pre-work instructions, check the syllabus to confirm whether assignments should be emailed or mailed to the faculty member and to verify the due date.
3) To register for courses, select the Registration tab at the top of the web page. Then choose the 2027 Registration Form and COS Course Equivalents by Topic.
Submit your completed registration form, a copy of your transcript, and your $70 registration check to your District Superintendent (DS) at least two to three months before the course. If possible, submit materials six months in advance to help with faculty planning. All currently appointed and newly licensed local pastors taking ALPS-TWK-HOLSTON courses must submit one transcript with their registration form. The transcript documents successful completion of COS 121 and COS 122. If you have not completed COS 121 and COS 122, note on the registration form when and where you plan to take them. Request transcripts from cos@gbhem.org.
Your DS will forward your registration form to your Local Pastor Registrar (LPR), who will then forward your application to Pam Whitmore, ALPS/TWK-HOLSTON COS Extension School Registrar. Once you are registered, Pam will send an emailed invoice. Because processing can take several weeks, please do not wait for the invoice before preparing for your course. For registration or fee questions, contact Pam at alpsmthcos@gmail.com. For course advisement and other academic questions, contact Dr. Barbara Nye, COS Director, at bnye34@gmail.com.
4) Weekend class schedule: Friday, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For additional names, phone numbers, and email addresses, see the Contact Information page.