Winter Term 2025/2026
Term Begins November 5, 2025
First Session Ends and Winter Break December 9, 2025
Session Second Begins and all Classes Resume January 7, 2026
Winter Term Ends February 10, 2026
| Ministerial Preparatory (SEE) Classes | |||
| First Session (11/5/25 – 12/9/25) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1105 | Self-Awareness | Martha Mosley | prev F1045 |
| F1107 | Development New Thought | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1003 |
| F1111 | Metaphysics 1 | Ytonna Finnegan | prev F1036 |
| F1121 | Bible Overview Hebrew Scriptures | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1046 |
| Second Session (1/7/26 – 2/10/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1102 | Twelve Powers of Man | Sandy Boyer | prev F1033 |
| F1104 | Meditation Practice | Janelle Renshaw | prev F1044 |
| F1112 | Metaphysics 2 | Marygrace Sorensen | Prerequisite F1111; prev F1037 |
| F1122 | Bible Interpretation Hebrew Scriptures | Glenda Walden | Prerequisite F1121; prev F1005 |
| F1123 | Bible Overview: Christian Scripture | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1047 |
| Second Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI5013 | Bible Studies OT | Robert Brach | required |
| CM2022 | Board of Trustees | Charline Manuel | |
| DI1002 | History of African American Church | Karen Saunders | required; prev HI1037 |
| IS2002 | How We Gather | Vernelle Nelson | prev MM2001 |
| Third Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI5023 | Bible Studies NT (Acts–Philemon) | Robert Brach | required |
| DI1001 | The Soul of Ministry | Sandy Boyer | prev CU4307 |
| IS3003 | Advanced Metaphysics III | Carole Lunde | Prerequisite IS3001, IS3002 |
| MM1005 | Evolving Ministries & New Church Planting | Beci Rohkohl | prev MM4205 |
| SJ1002 | Unitive Leadership Skills | Valorie Gunsch | prev CU4308 |
| MM2004 | Media Technology III (The Journey) | Evin Wilkins | Required for Ministerial Studies Students (previously IS 5945); Prerequisite for MT Certificate MM2002, MM2003 |
| Internship Class | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| IY1002 | Credo | Warren Teachout / David Adams | prev IS5922 |
Spring Term 2026
Term Begins February 25, 2026
Second Session Begins April 1, 2026
Spring Term Ends April 29, 2026
| Ministerial Preparatory Classes | |||
| First Session (2/25/26 – 3/31/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1100 | Unity Foundations | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1000 |
| F1103 | Unity Prayer | Sandy Boyer | prev F1023 |
| F1106 | Prosperity | Sandy Boyer | prev F1042 |
| F1113 | Metaphysics 3 | Ytonna Finnegan | Pre-requisite F1111, F1112; prev F1039 |
| F1125 | The Christ | Vernelle Nelson | Pre-requisite F1123 |
| Second Session (4/1/26 – 5/5/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1101 | Healing & Wholeness | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1002 |
| F1114 | Metaphysics 4 | Marygrace Sorensen | Pre-requisite F1111, F1112, F1113; prev F1040 |
| F1124 | Jesus Teachings | Sandy Boyer | Pre-requisite F1123; prev F1004 |
| F1126 | Bible Interpretation Acts – Revelation | Vernelle Nelson | Pre-requisite F1123; prev F1048 |
| Second Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| CM2011 | Introduction to Youth and Family Ministry | Ytonna Finnegan / Marygrace Sorensen | |
| CM3003 | The Art of Storytelling in Ministry | Sandra Campbell | |
| CS2003 | Ministry at the End of Life | Richard Carlini | prev CS2005; Synchronous format; date & time tbd |
| IS3004 | Advanced Metaphysics IV | Carole Lunde | Prerequisite IS3001, IS3002, IS3003 |
| MM1003 | Financial Management for Faith-Based Initiatives | Mindy Tucker | prev MM3004 |
| MU1003 | Music Ministry III | Richard Mekdeci | Prerequisite MU1001, MU1002 |
| Third Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI6005 | Search for the Historical Jesus | Robert Brach | |
| CM4002 | Homiletics II | Sonja Mathis | required; Pre-requisite CM4001; scheduled sessions; date & time tbd; prev CM4003 |
| CS3001 | Substance Use Disorder | Karla Lightner / Linda Burdette | prev CS4002 |
| MM1002 | Planning & Strategies for Urban Ministry | Nicole Charles | required; prev MM3003 |
| MM1004 | Church Management | Sandy Boyer | prev MM3005 |
| SJ2003 | Prison Ministry 3 (Working with Families) | Kirti Cesaratto / Toni Carter | |
| MM2005 | Media Technology IV | Evin Wilkins | Prerequisite MM2002, MM2003, MM2004 |
| Internship Class | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| IY1003 | Fourth Year Internship/Project (prev UUM5000) | Sandra Campbell | |
| IY2001 | Internship | Sandra Campbell | |
Summer Term 2026
Begins May 20, 2026
Second Session Begins June 24, 2026
Summer Term Ends July 28, 2026
| Ministerial Preparation (SEE) Classes | |||
| First Session (5/20/26 – 6/23/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1105 | Self-Awareness | Mindy Tucker | prev F1045 |
| F1107 | Development New Thought | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1003 |
| F1111 | Metaphysics 1 | Ytonna Finnegan | prev F1036 |
| F1121 | Bible Overview Hebrew Scriptures | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1046 |
| Second Session (SEE) (6/24/26 – 7/28/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1102 | Twelve Powers of Man | Sandy Boyer | prev F1033 |
| F1104 | Meditation Practice | Janelle Renshaw | prev F1044 |
| F1112 | Metaphysics 2 | Marygrace Sorensen | Pre-requisite F1111; prev F1037 |
| F1122 | Bible Interpretation Hebrew Scriptures | Glenda Walden | Pre-requisite F1121; prev F1005 |
| F1123 | Bible Overview: Christian Scripture | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1047 |
| Second Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI5011 | Biblical Studies OT (Genesis – 1 Chronicles) | Robert Brach | required |
| CM2000 | Teaching Methods | Sandy Boyer | |
| CM4001 | Homiletics 1 | Cheryl Fare | required |
| IS1001 | Prosperity | Mindy Tucker | prev IS2003 |
| IS5911 | Credo: Nature of Man | Warren Teachout / David Adams | required; prev IS5912 |
| MU1001 | Music Ministry Workshop | Richard Mekdeci | |
| Third Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI5021 | Bible Studies NT – (The Gospels) | Robert Brach | required |
| CM1000 | Conversation Skills | Cylvia Hayes | required |
| IS3001 | Advanced Metaphysics I | Carole Lunde | |
| IS5914 | Self-Awareness I | Nickie Golden | required; prev IS5940 |
| MM2002 | Media Technology I (Social Media/Video Technology) | Evin Wilkins | |
Fall Term 2026
Second Session Begins September 16, 2026
Fall Term Ends October 20, 2026
| Ministerial Preparatory Classes | |||
| First Session (8/12/26 – 9/15/26) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1100 | Unity Foundations | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1000 |
| F1103 | Unity Prayer | Sandy Boyer | prev F1023 |
| F1106 | Prosperity | Sandy Boyer | prev F1042 |
| F1113 | Metaphysics 3 | Ytonna Finnegan | Pre-requisite F1111, F1112; prev F1039 |
| F1125 | The Christ | Vernelle Nelson | Pre-requisite F1123 |
| Second Session (9/16/25 – 10/21/25) | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| F1101 | Healing & Wholeness | Vernelle Nelson | prev F1002 |
| F1114 | Metaphysics 4 | Marygrace Sorensen | Pre-requisite F1111, F1112, F1113; prev F1040 |
| F1124 | Jesus Teachings | Sandy Boyer | Pre-requisite F1123; prev F1004 |
| F1126 | Bible Interpretation Acts – Revelation | Vernelle Nelson | Pre-requisite F1123; prev F1048 |
| Second Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI5012 | Bible Studies OT (2 Chronicles – Ezekiel) | Robert Brach | required |
| CS2001 | Counseling/Personal | Martha Mosley | |
| IS2001 | Prayer and Meditation | Laura Bennett | required; prev IS2011 |
| IS5913 | Ministerial Ethics | Charline Manuel | prev IS5923 |
| MU1002 | Music Ministry I | Richard Mekdeci | |
| Third Year Ministerial Studies Classes | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| BI-5022 | Bible Studies NT (Hebrews – Revelations) | Robert Brach | required |
| CM3004 | Talks on Truth | James Gaither | required |
| IS3002 | Advanced Metaphysics II | Carole Lunde | Pre-requisite IS3001 |
| IS5912 | Credo: Belief, Structure and Formative Factor | Warren Teachout / David Adams | required |
| IS5915 | Self-Awareness II | Nickie Golden | required; Pre-requisite IS5914; prev IS5941 |
| SJ2001 | Prison Ministry I (Working With Inmates) | Kirti Cesaratto / Toni Carter | |
| MM2003 | Media Technology II (Artificial Intelligence) | Evin Wilkins | Pre-requisite MM2002 |
| Internship Class | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Instructor | Notes |
| IY1001 | Creation of Sunday and Special Services (5 Week Workshop) | Mindy Tucker | prev CM4004 |
| IY2000 | Internship (7/30/25 – 10/31/25) | Sandra Campbell | |