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Academic Calendar 2026 – 2027
Term dates and the full class schedule for Ministerial Preparation (SEE), Second and Third Year Ministerial Studies, and Internship classes. Select any Fall Term 2026 course to see its required and recommended textbooks.
Last updated: September 2026 · Textbooks: Updated July 2026
Term dates at a glance
Fall Term 2026
- • Fall Term begins August 12, 2026
- • Second Session begins September 16, 2026
- • Fall Term ends October 20, 2026
Winter Term 2026–2027
- • Winter Term begins November 4, 2026
- • First Session ends and Winter Break begins December 8, 2026
- • Second Session begins and all classes resume January 6, 2027
- • Winter Term ends February 9, 2027
Spring Term 2027
- • Spring Term begins February 24, 2027
- • Second Session begins March 30, 2027
- • Spring Term ends May 4, 2027
Fall Term 2026
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — First Session
August 12 – September 15, 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1100 | Unity Foundations (prev F1000)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
| F1103 | Unity Prayer (prev F1023)Textbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1106 | Prosperity (prev F1042)Textbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1113 | Metaphysics 3 (prev F1039)Textbooks | Ytonna Finnegan |
| F1125 | The Christ (prev F1006)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — Second Session
September 16 – October 20, 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1101 | Healing & Wholeness (prev F1002)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
| F1114 | Metaphysics 4 (prev F1040)Textbooks | Marygrace Sorensen |
| F1124 | Jesus TeachingsTextbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1126 | Bible Interpretation (Acts – Revelation)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
Second Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BI5012 | Bible Studies OT required (2 Chronicles – Ezekiel)Textbooks | Robert Brach |
| CS2001 | Counseling/PersonalTextbooks | Martha Mosley |
| IS2001 | Prayer and Meditation (prev IS2011)Textbooks | Laura Bennett |
| IS5913 | Ministerial Ethics (prev IS5923)Textbooks | Charline Manuel |
| SJ2001 | Prison Ministry 1 (Working with Inmates)Textbooks | Kirti Cesaratto / Stephanie Bush-Mann |
Third Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BI5022 | Bible Studies NT required (Hebrews – Revelation)Textbooks | Robert Brach |
| CM3004 | Talks on Truth (required)Textbooks | James Gaither |
| IS3002 | Advanced Metaphysics IITextbooks | Carole Lunde |
| IS5912 | Credo: Belief, Structure and Formative Factor (required)Textbooks | Warren Teachout / David Adams |
| IS5915 | Self-Awareness II required (prev IS5941)Textbooks | Nickie Golden |
| MM2003 | Media Technology IITextbooks | Richard Pacheco |
| MM4001 | Music Ministry I | Richard Mekdeci |
Internship
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| IY1001 | Creation of Sunday and Special Services (prev CM4004)Textbooks | Mindy Tucker |
| IY2000 | Internship (July 30 – October 31, 2026)Textbooks | Sandra Campbell |
Winter Term 2026–2027
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — First Session
November 4 – December 8, 2026
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1105 | Self-Awareness (prev F1045) | Mindy Tucker |
| F1107 | Development of New Thought (prev F1003) | Vernelle Nelson |
| F1111 | Metaphysics 1 (prev F1036) | Ytonna Finnegan |
| F1121 | Bible Overview: Hebrew Scriptures (prev F1046) | Vernelle Nelson |
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — Second Session
January 6 – February 9, 2027
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1102 | Twelve Powers of Man (prev F1033) | Sandy Boyer |
| F1104 | Meditation Practice (prev F1044) | Janelle Renshaw |
| F1112 | Metaphysics 2 (prev F1037) — prerequisite F1111 | Marygrace Sorensen |
| F1122 | Bible Interpretation: Hebrew Scriptures (prev F1005) — prerequisite F1121 | Glenda Walden |
| F1123 | Bible Overview: Christian Scripture (prev F1047) | Vernelle Nelson |
Second Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BI5013 | Bible Studies OT (required) | Robert Brach |
| CM2022 | Board of Trustees | Charline Manuel |
| DI1002 | History of the African American Church required (prev HI1037) | TBD |
| IS2002 | How We Gather (prev MM2001) | Vernelle Nelson |
Third Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BI5023 | Bible Studies NT (required) | Robert Brach |
| DI1001 | The Soul of Ministry (prev CU4307) | Sandy Boyer |
| IS3003 | Advanced Metaphysics III — prerequisite IS3001, IS3002 | Carole Lunde |
| MM1005 | Evolving Ministries & New Church Planting (prev MM4205) | Beci Rohkohl |
| SJ1002 | Unitive Leadership Skills (prev CU4308) | Valorie Gunsch |
| MM2004 | Media Technology III — prerequisite for the Media & Technology certificate: MM2002, MM2003 | Richard Pacheco |
Internship
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| IY1002 | Credo (prev IS5922) | Warren Teachout / David Adams |
Spring Term 2027
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — First Session
February 24 – March 29, 2027
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1100 | Unity Foundations (prev F1000)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
| F1103 | Unity Prayer (prev F1023)Textbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1106 | Prosperity (prev F1042)Textbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1113 | Metaphysics 3 (prev F1039)Textbooks | Ytonna Finnegan |
| F1125 | The Christ (prev F1006)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
Ministerial Preparation (SEE) — Second Session
March 30 – May 4, 2027
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| F1101 | Healing & Wholeness (prev F1002)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
| F1114 | Metaphysics 4 (prev F1040)Textbooks | Marygrace Sorensen |
| F1124 | Jesus TeachingsTextbooks | Sandy Boyer |
| F1126 | Bible Interpretation (Acts – Revelation)Textbooks | Vernelle Nelson |
Second Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| CM2011 | Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry | Ytonna Finnegan / Marygrace Sorensen |
| CM3003 | The Art of Storytelling in Ministry | Sandy Boyer |
| CS2003 | Ministry at the End of Life (prev CS2005) — taught synchronously; date & time TBD | Richard Carlini |
| IS3004 | Advanced Metaphysics IV — prerequisite IS3001, IS3002, IS3003 | Carole Lunde |
| MM1003 | Financial Management for Faith Based Initiatives (prev MM3004) | Mindy Tucker |
| MU1003 | Music Ministry III — prerequisite MU1001, MU1002 | Richard Mekdeci |
Third Year Ministerial Studies
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BI6005 | Search for the Historical Jesus | Robert Brach |
| CM4002 | Homiletics II required (prev CM4003) — prerequisite CM4001; scheduled sessions, date & time TBD | TBD |
| CS3001 | Substance Use Disorder (prev CS4002) | Karla Lightner / Linda Burdett |
| MM1002 | Planning & Strategies for Urban Ministry required (prev MM1003) | TBD |
| MM1004 | Church Management (prev MM3005) | Karen Saunders |
| SJ2003 | Prison Ministry 3 | Kirti Cesaratto / Toni Carter |
| MM2005 | Media Technology IV — prerequisite MM2002, MM2003, MM2004 | Richard Pacheco |
Internship
| Course | Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| IY1003 | Fourth Year Internship Project (prev UUM5000) | Sandra Campbell |
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