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UM Seminaries Offer Online Continuing Education - United Methodist theological schools are offering 11 online continuing education classes for clergy and laity beginning fall semester of 2010.  The Online Continuing Education Consortium aims to provide theologically sound, financially affordable, and easily accessible continuing education programs. All 13 of the United Methodist theological schools are expected to participate. Five seminaries are offering classes this fall.  “The Online Continuing Education Consortium provides a new level of Christian leadership development for clergy and laity using technology as a global church,” said the Rev. HiRho Park, director of Continuing Formation for Ministry for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. “This consortium is a prime example of how United Methodist seminaries can work together in collaboration with GBHEM to provide cost effective theological education around the world.”  The Rev. Randy Cross, assistant general secretary in GBHEM’s Division of Ordained Ministry of GBHEM said the launching of the online consortium is a major step forward in The United Methodist Church’s training and education of its leaders.  “Imagine literally being able to learn and grow in knowledge and effectiveness from almost anywhere in the world, to almost anywhere in the world.  We have only begun to scratch the surface of learning with this important tool.”  Those interested in taking the classes will be able to view an online catalogue and Web links to each theological school that is offering the classes through www.gbhem.org/continuingeducation. Tuition and fees will  be set by the seminary hosting the class and will be paid directly to that seminary.