¶ 1428. United Methodist schools of theology,
in addition to preparing their students for effective service for Christ and
the Church, shall acquaint them with the current programs of The United
Methodist Church, such as its educational, missional, social, other service
programs; with practical experience in administration, evangelism, stewardship,
and other such concerns of order with the dynamics of ministry in a
multicultural society; and with the polity, organization, and terminology of
the Church. Each school of theology, in consultation with the General Board of
Higher Education and Ministry, shall provide in its curriculum the courses in
United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity specified in ¶¶ 326(3) and
1426.10.