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 Fall 2025
*(Open registration begins in June through S.I.S.).
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1. Standard Design 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” Design 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 Design Courses (residential intensives sponsored by Global) are 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 Design Courses (with face-to-face instruction) The "Cohort" design has students working through their program in a group. 5. FLEX Design Courses (residential courses with web conference connection) The FLEX section is for those needing the web conference connection to a residential class. This design only applies to 0-3 courses a year at the instructor's discretion. 6. Conference Wrap-Around Design Courses (These are courses connected to a conference that must be attended along with other course work) This design only applies to 0-2 courses a year. * If you have further questions about any of these, please contact 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 - Fall 2025:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 521 (OL) (3crs) – Greek – Grammar
("Online LIVE" Option w/Daniel K. Eng, D.Min, Ph.D.)
NT 523 (2crs) - Greek 3 - Syntax and Reading - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
NT 524 (OL) (2crs) – Greek Exegesis of Galatians ("Online LIVE" Option
w/by Richard Blaylock, Ph.D. (Promo)
OT 521 (OL) (3crs) – Hebrew - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Jan Verbruggen)
OT 523 (2crs) - Hebrew 3 - Syntax and Reading - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen (Promo)
OT 524 (OL) (2crs) Hebrew Exegesis/ Malachi ("Online LIVE" Option
w/by Dr. Jan Verbruggen) (Promo)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (OL) (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon ("Online LIVE" Option w/
Jordan Scheetz, Ph.D. (Promo)
BL 502 (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - Lectures by
Dr. J. Carl Laney (Course Sample)
BL 503 (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 502 (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 525 (OL) (2rs) Theology Old Testament ("Online LIVE" Option w/Russ
Meek, Ph.D.) (Promo)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 505 (1cr) Hospital Chaplaincy (Directed Study Option Only)
Church History (CH)
N/A (next in Spring 26 & Summer 26)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
CS 501 T (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality - Instruction by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 20-21 (M-T)
CS 502 (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 526 (2crs) Religions of the World - Instruction by Stephen Stallard)
(cross-listed w/TH 526) (Course Sample)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation- Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
MF 501 T (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation - Dr. Stephen
Stallard (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 22-23 (Wed-Thur)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs-(Promo) & Dr. Jon Raibley-(Promo)
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs-(Promo) & Dr. Jon Raibley-(Promo)
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Promo)
ML 502 (2crs) Transformational Leadership
Lectures by Dr. John Kwak (Promo)
ML 503 (OL) (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples ("Online LIVE" Option
w/Dr. Andrew Pack)
ML 506 (OL) (2crs) Ministerial Ethics, ("Online LIVE" Option w/
John Kwak, Ph.D.)
ML 507 (2crs) Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages
Lectures by Stephen Stallard (Promo)
ML 511 (2crs) Practical Church Leadership and Eldership
Lectures by Dr. Jonathan Leeman (Course Sample)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
Research Studies (RE)
RE 500 (2crs) - Theological Research Methods - Lectures
by Dr. Jan Verbruggen (Course Sample)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 T (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") Oct 20-23 (Mon-Th)
TH 502 (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 503 (4crs) Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 526 (2crs) Religions of the World - Instruction by Stephen Stallard)
(cross-listed w/TH 526) (Course Sample)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 501 (OL) (2crs) Pastoral Understanding of Women
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Trish Bussey Jeter)
Youth Ministry (YM)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 501 T (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality - Instruction by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 20-21 (M-T)
MF 501 T (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation - Dr. Stephen
Stallard (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 22-23 (Wed-Thur)
TH 501 T (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") Oct 20-23 (Mon-Th)
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 design). - - WS Global Directed Study request for F25 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2025
- 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
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.