Important Update: Ministerial Education and Course of Study Transition

For District-Licensed Ministers and Candidates for Ordination

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Modular Course of Study (MCOS) will be phased out and replaced by the Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS). All NEI licensed ministers will transition to the NCOS on that date. The NEI School of Ministry will no longer offer MCOS modules after this month.

What This Means for You

Starting January 1, 2026, all non-degree students must enroll in NCOS classes, offered fully online.

Class details:

•         Duration: 8 weeks

•         Cost: $175 per course (regardless of provider)

•         Limit: 1 class per session

NEI’s Preferred Provider: Nazarene Bible College (NBC)

Spring 2026 Sessions:

•         Session A: Jan 12 – Mar 8 | Registration closes Jan 5

•         Session B: Mar 9 – May 5 | Registration closes Mar 2

•         Session C: May 4 – Jun 28 | Registration closes Apr 27

Register here: https://ncos.nbc.edu/

Registration processing takes 24–48 hours—please start early.

NBC’s Spring term will include a limited set of courses, but they plan to offer all NCOS courses in Fall Sessions B and C (starting Aug 31 and Oct 26). This allows ample time to meet your December 31 completion deadline.