Educational Preparation for Ordination: THE MODULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM
Program Description
In cooperation with Global Clergy Development, the USA/Canada Region offers the Modular Education Program (formerly, "Modular Course of Study"), one of several non-degree programs designed to meet the Course of Study requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. This curriculum has been validated by the General Board and Board of General Superintendents. Those preparing for ministry in the Church of the Nazarene should contact their respective district offices for further information about the MEP and other paths (degree and non-degree) of preparation for ministry in the Church of the Nazarene.
All MEP courses are embodied in faculty and student guides available for download in English. Some are available in French, Korean, and Spanish as well. Work on translations of all courses continues.
New Course Added
The MEP curriculum now consists of 25 courses with the addition of the course "Foundations for Women's Ordination" (validated 2016). All people seeking ordination (whether as deacon or elde) must complete this new course. At their discretion, district boards may exempt those who are nearing completion of the Course of Study from meeting this added requirement.
Faculty guides contain complete lesson plans for each teaching-learning session, including lectures, discussion guides, small-group activities, and homework assignments. Student guides contain a complete syllabus with extensive bibliography, lesson assignments, public domain resources, classroom handouts, and learning resources.
Some modules include supplemental teaching resources like downloadable reading materials and audio sermons.
Selection and Download Instructions
For each module you will need a faculty guide and a student guide. All modules are available in English. Other languages available as indicated. The average guide size is 1 MB, so download time will vary depending on your connection speed.
- Find the module you desire.
- Select the faculty guide in your language.
- Select the student guide in your language.
- Save a copy of each guide to your computer.
| Administering the Local Church, rev 2 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Investigating Christian Theology 1, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu |
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| Becoming A Holy People, rev 2 Fac Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu Po_Fac Po_Stu Ko_Fac Ko_Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Investigating Christian Theology 2, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally, rev 3 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Leading the People of God, rev 3 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World, rev 3 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Living Ethical Lives, rev 2 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Communicating with Spoken and Written Language, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu |
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| Declaring the Gospel of God, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Preaching the Story of God, rev 5 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac |
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| Examining Our Christian Heritage 1, rev 3 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Providing Christian Education for All Ages, rev 7 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Examining Our Christian Heritage 2, rev 2 Fac Stu Sp_Fac |
Shepherding God's People, rev 5 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Exploring Christian Ministry, rev 5 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac |
Supervised Ministry Experience, rev 3 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac |
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| Exploring John Wesley's Theology, rev 4 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu Po_Fac Po_Stu |
Telling the New Testament Story of God, rev 5 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu |
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| Exploring Nazarene History and Polity, rev 6 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu Po_Fac Po_Stu Ko_Fac Ko_Stu |
Telling the Old Testament Story of God, rev 5 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu Fr_Fac Fr_Stu |
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| Interpreting Scripture, rev 2 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
Tracing the Story of God in the Bible, rev 1 Fac Stu Sp_Fac Sp_Stu |
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| Developing Children's Ministry, rev 1 Fac Stu |
Developing Youth Ministry, rev 1 Fac Stu |
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| Exploring Chaplaincy Ministry, rev 1 Fac Stu |
NEW: Foundations of Women's Ordination Fac Stu |
To download a syllabus that the instructor can edit, select the module doc file.
| Administering the Local Church doc |
Investigating Christian Theology 1 doc |
| Becoming a Holy People doc |
Investigating Christian Theology 2 doc |
| Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally doc |
Leading the People of God doc |
| Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World doc |
Living Ethical Lives doc |
| Communicating with Spoken and Written Language doc |
Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation doc |
| Declaring the Gospel of God doc |
Preaching the Story of God doc |
| Examining Our Christian Heritage 1 doc |
Providing Christian Education for All Ages doc |
| Examining Our Christian Heritage 2 doc |
Shepherding God's People doc |
| Exploring Christian Ministry doc |
Supervised Ministry Experience doc |
| Exploring John Wesley's Theology doc |
Telling the New Testament Story of God doc |
| Exploring Nazarene History and Polity doc |
Telling the Old Testament Story of God doc |
| Interpreting Scripture doc |
Tracing the Story of God in the Bible doc |