Faculty
Joe Gorman, Program Director
Non-Degree Course of Study
The program is divided into 21 courses provided by Global Education and Clergy Development in the Church of the Nazarene. Every course is developed for online instruction in Canvas, and is facilitated by an ordained Nazarene elder who holds at least a master’s degree.
Our experienced and effective teachers give you 8 weeks of instruction in an enriched format as you prepare yourself for effective ministry.
The Non-Degree Course of Study program is open to anyone seeking education in Christian studies (16 years or older, proficient in English). These courses are designed for those pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene through the NCOS program. A formal application is not required. See the course catalog and register at pdlearn.nnu.edu.
In order to help all current and future NCOS students succeed in their work, the following registration policy has been implemented by the Non-Degree Course of Study Program:
- Students in the NCOS program may register for one (1) NCOS course per quad. This allows the student to adjust to online learning, the specific nuances of the course management system, the “rhythms” of our NCOS courses and balancing church, study and work responsibilities.
- If unusual circumstances may call for an exception, and if a reasonable plan that could help a student succeed can be implemented, then such an exception may be requested from the Director of the NCOS Program. Such a request would need to come from the student and be supported either by the chair of the student’s District Board of Ministry or by the District Superintendent, who would (a) offer some rationale for the request and (b) describe the support that would be provided to assist in the student’s successful completion of the course work. This request (including the district support of that request) would need to be received by the Director of the NCOS Program at least one week before the close of a session’s registration.
Registration Requirements
Anyone age 16 or older with proficiency in English wishing to prepare for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene, or anyone interested in Christian studies in an educational setting is welcome to participate. Ministerial students are expected to coordinate their online studies with their District Board of Ministerial Studies.
All students must set up an account in PDLearn at pdlearn.nnu.edu prior to registering for classes.
Please contact ncos@nnu.edu or (208) 467-8538 with any questions regarding this program.
Registration Process
Registration is open three times a year.
Registration closes on Tuesday at midnight prior to the first day of class. A student must complete the registration process each session.
- Choose a module from the COS Catalog in PDLearn. Click on "Register Me".
- Click on "Check Out" for payments with a credit card.
- If you are a new student, you will receive PDLearn Canvas login information separately.
Drop/Withdraw Policy
NNU has implemented a defined Add/Drop/Withdrawal Policy for our Non-Degree Course of Study Program. It is as follows:
- Students can add a course module up until 5:00 p.m. MST on the Monday one week prior to the first day of class.
- Students can drop a course (meaning no record of attending) up until 5:00 p.m. MST on the Monday one week following the first day of class.
- Students may withdraw (leaving a W on their transcript) up until 5:00 p.m. MST on the Monday 3 weeks following the drop deadline.
- Courses are nonrefundable.
All drops/withdrawals must be emailed to the Non-Degree Course of Study Office at ncos@nnu.edu, and the instructor.