Registration for Certification: If you wish to be certified in Camp/Retreat Ministry within the United Methodist Church, you must first enroll in the certification program with the Section of Deacons and Diaconal Ministers. Call 615-340-7375 or e-mail sdddm@gbhem.org to request an enrollment form. For full information for United Methodist Camp and Retreat Certification, visit http://www.gbhem.org/certification/camp_retreat.html.
Apply for enrollment in Camp/Retreat Certification Courses:
Go to this link and complete the application:
http://www.drew.edu/theo/forms/nondegree/index.php
If You Are Not A Common Ground Certification Candidate, or a Matriculated Drew Theo Student you may take certain courses for Continuing Education Units. Fill out this form and mail to Associate Academic Dean, Anne Yardley, Drew Theological School, Madison, NJ 07940.
- Tuition - Non Degree Certification: Costs per credit $571 for the 2006-2007 academic year. *Tuition levels and general fees set annually.
- Room and Board: TBA
- Payment: Tuition will be billed at the time of registration.
- Stipend Policy: The section of Deacons and Diaconal Ministries is pleased toprovide subsidies for 2hr and 3 hr courses for persons taking Certification Studies who are enrolled with the Section of Deacons and Diaconal Ministries, Division of Ordained Ministry. All subsidies will be sent directly to the school. Certification students should fill out form HE4359 and submit it to Associate Academic Dean, Anne Yardley, Drew Theological School, Madison, NJ 07940 for processing.
Common Ground is a partnership of: Drew Theological School, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at cground@drew.edu