Medical Care

The most convenient and accessible health care for Course of Study students is the Duke University Medical Center, located on the Duke campus. Duke University Medical Center provides a wide variety of health care services, ranging from basic primary care to highly specialized treatments. All students are asked to complete the medical information form as part of the registration process. Students with ongoing medical concerns are encouraged to bring pertinent medical records and prescriptions with them if they need medical care during the Course of Study. Please note that Course of Study students are unable to use the Student Health Clinic.

Cokesbury Bookstore

United Methodist Communications has just announced the impending closure of all Cokesbury bookstores, including those located in seminaries. Cokesbury will operate as an online vendor, and all books may be ordered directly from their customer service specialists. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Library

The Divinity School Library is available for use by Course of Study students. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Computer Services

A computer cluster is available in the Divinity School library during regular library hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Additional computer clusters on the Duke University campus are available for your word processing use. Included are PC and Macintosh models. A list of available clusters will be provided during registration. Students will be assigned a temporary Duke University network account upon their arrival. This account provides access to the Duke University network both through on-site computer clusters and for remote system access.

Worship

Worship services will be conducted every day beginning at 9:45 a.m. in Goodson Chapel. The worship leaders and preachers are chosen from students and faculty to represent the diversity of our community.

Choir

The student choir prepares an anthem for the daily chapel services and provides special music for other occasions including Closing Convocation. The choir rehearses daily immediately after worship. wotj am additional weekly rehearsal after class.

Fellowship

Many fellowship opportunities are scheduled during the course of the summer session. Periodic activities scheduled during the afternoons or evenings provide opportunities for students and their families to spend time as a community.

Student Government

Student officers and class representatives are elected annually. They work with the Director and school staff to help maintain the excellent opportunities for fellowship and learning at the school.

Annual Community Luncheon

On Thursday, July 18, 2013 representatives from our constituent annual conferences will visit. There is a community luncheon and an opportunity for students to meet with their conference representative(s).

Closing Convocation

On the evening of the last Thursday of the summer Course of Study session, a special service of worship is held in Duke University Chapel to close the school and to recognize those students who are completing their fifth year or advanced studies. Immediately after the service a reception for all students and families is held in the Divinity School.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and financial aid vary according to program enrollment. The information listed in this bulletin applies to students who are United Methodist pastors under appointment and in the care of their annual conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Students not fitting these criteria should contact Leadership Education for information.

Summer Session: Basic Classes (years one to five)

Registration fee & Activity fee (non-refundable):
$125 (before March 1, 2013) | $150 (on or after March 1, 2013)
Tuition for Basic Classes: $50*

*Students pursuing basic course of study classes (years one through five) who attend the summer session and are under appointment as a local pastor in the United Methodist Church have their tuition significantly supported by scholarship funds from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Beginning in 2013, the funding available from GBHEM has been reduced, resulting in this increase in tuition cost. Students from other communions will be asked to pay a $150 tuition fee per class.

Summer Session: Advanced Classes

Registration fee & Activity fee (non-refundable):
$125 (before March 1, 2013) | $150 (on or after March 1, 2013)
Tuition for Advanced Classes: $150 per class

For All Students
Additionally, students may be eligible for funds from their conference Board of Ordained Ministry to cover non-tuition expenses. In order to receive an annual conference scholarship, you must have your District Superintendent and Board of Ministry Representative sign the Course of Study application form and indicate in the space provided the amount of the scholarship approved by the conference. Applications without appropriate signatures will be returned.

Registration officially closes May 1, 2013.

Meals and Housing

Meals are available in the Duke University cafeterias; the Duke Medical Center cafeterias; and the fast-food facilities in the Bryan Center, the University student union. Because of the hospital's schedule and needs, both very early and late meals are available at a reasonable price in the Medical Center cafeterias. In addition to the University facilities, Durham has a wide variety of restaurants, including fast-food chains and low to medium priced restaurants located close to campus.

Many students choose to prepare food in their campus room or apartment. Apartments located on Central Campus are equipped with a kitchen. Students must bring their own cookware and utensils. In addition, students living in Central Campus may bring microwaves or toaster ovens for their use during the school term. Conference Services also has combination dorm-sized microwave/refrigerators available for rent in the residence halls.

Housing for the summer session can be arranged on campus through the Course of Study office of Duke Divinity School in cooperation with Duke University Conference Services. A housing application must be completed and submitted to Duke University Conference Services.

Students attending the Summer Course of Study School have several housing options:

On-Campus

On-campus housing is provided in cooperation with Duke University Conference Services. Students may request housing on Central Campus in one or two bedroom apartments. Central Campus is within an easy walking distance of the Divinity School and is served by the free Duke Transit System. Central Campus is also equipped with a convenience store, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. Residence hall rooms and Central Campus apartments will be provided by reservation on a first come, first served basis. On-campus housing assignments will be available on registration day. West Campus dorms rooms are not available for Summer 2013.

Off-Campus

Students living within a fifty-mile radius of the campus may commute daily. Others may wish to make housing arrangements at motels or campgrounds in the area. Persons desiring to live off-campus must make their own arrangements, although Leadership Education does make available a listing of sublet apartments and houses during the registration process. A list of Divinity School sub-letting options will be made available in the spring to those students registered.

Parking and Automobile Registration

Motor Vehicles: All motor vehicles must be registered with the University Parking Services. Parking on campus requires the purchase of a parking permit. Students must obey all parking and traffic regulations. To register a car on campus you must have:

1. a valid driver's license
2. the current vehicle registration card
3. the name of your insurance company
4. your social security number

Bicycles: Bike racks are available for students and are located adjacent to the Divinity School building.

Internet Access

Students, while on campus, will have access to free wireless internet. Access to the internet is on the Duke Visitors network which is available throughout campus.

Mail Service

During your summer stay, all correspondence should be addressed to:

Your Name C/O Course of Study
Duke Divinity School
Box 90968
Durham, NC 27708-0966

Mail will be delivered daily to individual student mailboxes located in the Student Lounge. General mail services are available at the campus post office in the Bryan University Center. Students are asked NOT to forward mail through the U.S. Postal Service from their home address to the Course of Study. Students are encouraged to make arrangements for someone to collect their mail at their home and forward only those items that need immediate attention.