Educational Requirements.--A candidate for certification must (1) have completed the five-year course of study and have five years of full-time experience, at least one of which shall be after completing the course of study; or have completed a basic seminary degree (M.Div, M.C.E., M.S.M.) from a graduate theological school listed by the University Senate; or have completed an M.A. or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited college or university and the basic Christian studies series of seven foundation courses; or hold a secular certification, including at least eight semester hours of graduate work and have completed the basic Christian studies series of seven foundation courses. An annual conference may designate a higher minimum standard as the requirement for certification. The educational standards and other requirements for admission and ordination shall be set by the central and provisional central conferences for the annual and provisional annual conferences within their territories, and outside such territories, by the annual or provisional annual conferences themselves.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22982-MN-313-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference