Registering for a WS-Global Learning Class
Take a class for master 's-level credit
Step One: Apply for Admission to Western Seminary
- If you've not yet been admitted to Western Seminary, you'll need to complete an Online Application for admission.
- If you have been admitted, but haven't taken a class in a year or longer, you'll need to contact the admissions office.
Step Two: Register for your WS-Global class or classes.
Register for a WS-Global Class
Registering at WS-Global for Spring 2026
*(Open registration begins in June through S.I.S.).
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1. Standard Format Courses (predominantly asynchronous with some synchronous elements) are created by the original instructor/designer who did the course videos. The Global staff and the “Instructor of Record” keep the course up to date on each scheduled semester. 2. “Online LIVE” Format Courses (featuring weekly web conference calls) are prepared to have weekly synchronous meetings with the class. They may contain a variety of other elements including course videos. "Online LIVE" classes are open to every Western student and scheduled with distance students in mind. 3. The Threshold Format Courses (residential intensives sponsored by Global) meet during one week of each semester. They are created especially for students at a distance or with time restraints to have an opportunity to take a class at a residential campus (in person). 4. Cohort Format Courses (with face-to-face instruction) The "Cohort" format has students working through their program in a group. 5. FLEX Format Courses (residential courses with web conference connection) The FLEX section is for those needing the web conference connection to a residential class. This format only applies to 0-3 courses a year at the instructor's discretion. 6. ADAPTIVE Format Course (In-person or Web-conferences) Meeting times are agreed upon between the student and instructor, often before or after the class starts. These will usually be small and advanced content classes. * If you have further questions about any of these, please consider contacting your academic advisor. |
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If you are nearing graduation and do not find the WS-Global class you are looking for, please refer to the "Directed Study Course" directions below.
Scheduled Classes - Spring 2026:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 521 (3crs) Greek 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Eng or Dr. Schreiner
(Course Sample)
NT 522 (OL) (3crs) Greek 2 - Grammar and Syntax
("Online LIVE" Option w/Amber Dillon, Ph.D.)
NT 555 (2crs) Hope as Exiles: Exegesis of 1 Peter - (Cross-listed with BL 555)
- Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
OT 522 (OL) (3crs) Hebrew 2 - Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
("Online LIVE" Option w/Dr. Jan Verbruggen)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by
Dr. Jordan Scheetz (Course Sample)
BL 502 (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - Lectures by
Dr. J. Carl Laney (Course Sample)
BL 503 (OL) (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation ("Online LIVE" Option w/
Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
BL 555 (2crs) Hope as Exiles: Exposition of 1 Peter - (Cross-listed with NT 555)
- Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 501T (2crs) Hermeneutics - w/ Dr. Daniel K. Eng
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 25-26 (Wed-Thur)
BT 570 (OL) (1cr) Unleashing God’s Powerful Word: The Practice and Art of
Biblical Application ("Online LIVE" Option w/Russ Meek, Ph.D.) (Promo)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 506 (1cr) Military Chaplaincy (Directed Study Option Only)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) Wisdom from Church History
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D) (Promo)
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D) (Promo)
CH 517 (OL) (2crs) Historical Spirituality and Practice
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Andrew Pack, Ed.D.)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (OL) (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jon L. Raibley, Ed.D.) (Promo)
CS 502 (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - w/ Dr. Andrew Pack
(Feb 23-24 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD" Mon-Tue)
CS 517 (OL) (2crs) Historical Spirituality and Practice -A.Pack
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Andrew Pack, Ed.D.)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 510 (OL) (2crs) Intercultural Communications - ("Online LIVE" Option w/
Mark Hedinger, DIS & Haren Hedinger, Ed.D.) (Promo)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation- Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation I by Dr. Ron Marrs-(Promo) & Dr. Jon Raibley-(Promo)
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs & Dr. Jon Raibley
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Promo)
ML 503 (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples, Lectures by
Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
ML 504 (OL) (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Course Sample)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard)
ML 505 (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World,
Lectures by Dr. Jeremiah Peck (Promo)
ML 506 (2crs) Ministerial Ethics, Lectures by Dr. Kwak & Dr. Mathews
(Course Sample)
ML 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Cross-listed with TH 531) (Course Sample)
ML 570 (OL) (1cr) - A Coach Approach to Ministry (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Benjamin Olsen, PCC)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
PT 511 (AD) (2crs) Advanced Preaching - ("ADAPTIVE" Option
w/ Dr. Matthew Raley) (Promo)
PT 514 (2crs) Theology and the Practice of Congregational Worship w/
Dr. Andrew Pack Cross-listed with TH 514)
Research Studies (RE)
N/A (Next Fall 2026)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 502 T (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") Feb 23-26 (Mon-Thur)
TH 503 (4crs) Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 504 (2crs) Integration of Ministry and Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears & Guests (Course Sample)
TH 514 (2crs) Theology and the Practice of Congregational Worship w/
Dr. Andrew Pack Cross-listed with PT 514)
TH 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Cross-listed with ML 531) (Course Sample)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL506 (2crs) Dev. & Deliver Life-Changing Bible Messages (FLEX)
Fri/Sat. Jan. 23-24 and Fri Sat. Mar. 20-21, w/ Dr. Phyllis Bennett
Youth Ministry (YM)
YM 503 (AD (1) Spiritual Formation of Youth - ("ADAPTIVE" Option
w/ Dr. Ron Marrs) (Promo)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - w/ Dr. Andrew Pack
(Feb 23-24 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD" Mon-Tue)
BT 501T (2crs) Hermeneutics - w/ Dr. Daniel K. Eng
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 25-26 (Wed-Thur)
TH 502 T (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") Feb 23-26 (Mon-Thur)
Register for a WS-Global Class
Special Registrations
- Special Registrations - Explanations and Instructions (Directed studies/ Independent studies / Individualized studies)
- "WS-Global - Directed Study Course Request"
We believe it is in your best interest to take our courses in a learning community with other students. However, if you are unable to take a course in the semester as shown on our posted schedule, you may fill out the form at this link to request consideration to take the course as a directed study (Not available for courses offered only in the “Online LIVE” course format).
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp26 can only be submitted on/after Oct 1, 2025
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su26 can only be submitted on/after Feb. 1, 2026
- WS Global Directed Study request for F26 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2026
To Drop a Class
If, for whatever reason, you find that you need to drop a class, please drop the class online in SIS. Please note that drops will incur a $ 50-course drop fee after the open registration window.