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 admission office.
Step Two: Register for your WS-Global class or classes.
Register for a WS-Global Class
Registering at WS-Global for Spring 2025
*(Open registration begins in October 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 semester 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 - Spring 2025:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 521 (3crs) Greek 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
(Course Sample)
NT 522 (OL) (3crs) Greek 2 - Grammar and Syntax (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/Daniel K. Eng, D.Min, Ph.D.)
NT 555 (2crs) Hope as Exiles: Exegesis of 1 Peter - (Crosslisted with BL 555)
- Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
OT 521 (3crs) Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
(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 502T (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - w/ Dr. Jordan Scheetz &
Dr. Richard Blaylock - (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 24-27 (M-Th)
BL 503 (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
BL 570/670 (OL) (2crs) - Psalms and Ecclesiastes: Ancient Models for Faithful Living
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Russ Meek) (Promo)
BL 555 (2crs) Hope as Exiles: Exposition of 1 Peter - (Crosslisted 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
(Feb. 26 – Feb 27 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 502 (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
(Course Sample)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 506 (1cr) Military Chaplaincy w/Chaplain Bob Rapp
(Directed Study Option Only)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) Wisdom from Church History (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D)
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History
(Promo) ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) Learning to Love God and Others - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Course Sample)
CS 502 (2crs) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Course Sample)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - w/ Dr. Andrew Pack
(Feb 24-25 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
Intercultural Studies (IS)
N/A (next, Fall 2025)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (OL) (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Brad Henderson) (Promo)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation I by Dr. Stephen Stallard-(Promo) & Dr. Jon Raibley
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Stephen Stallard & Dr. Jon Raibley-(Promo)
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (OL) (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard) (Promo)
ML 503 (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples, Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
ML 504 (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Course Sample)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard)
ML 505 (OL) (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Jeremiah Peck)
ML 506 (2crs) Ministerial Ethics, Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages, - Lectures by
Dr. Jeff Louie & Dr. Steve Mathewson (Course Sample)
ML 508T (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages, w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard
(Feb 21-22 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") (Promo)
ML 509 (OL) (2crs) Church Planting for God's Mission
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard) (Promo)
ML 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Cross-listed with TH 531) (Course Sample)
ML 570T (2crs) Hot Topics in Church and Society: Social Justice and the Gospel
Dr. Kwak (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 28-29 (F-Sa) (Promo)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
PT 501 (2crs) Pastoral Care and Leadership, Lectures by Dr. John Johnson
(Course Sample)
Research Studies (RE)
N/A (next, Fall 2025)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - 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 504 (2crs) Integration of Ministry and Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears & Guests (Course Sample)
TH 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Cross-listed with ML 531) (Course Sample)
TH 570T (2crs) Hot Topics in Church and Society: Social Justice and the Gospel
by Dr. Kwak (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 28-29 (F-Sa) (Promo)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 507 (1cr) Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum
(FLEX) Fri. Jan. 24 and Sat. Jan. 25th, w/ Dr. Phyllis Bennett
Youth Ministry (YM)
YM 502 (2crs) Managing Youth Ministry w/ Dr. Ron Marrs
(Directed Study Option Only)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
ML 508T (2crs)—Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages, Instruction by Stephen Stallard
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 21-22 (F-Sa)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - Instruction by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 24-25 (M-T)
BT 501T (2crs) Hermeneutics - Instruction by Dr. Daniel K. Eng,
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 26-27 (Wed-Th)
BL 502T (4crs) Prophets and Gospels - Instruction by. Dr. Scheetz, & Dr. Blaylock
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 24-27 (M-Th)
TH 570T/ ML 570T (2crs) Hot Topics in Church and Society: Social Justice and the
Gospel by Dr. Kwak (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 28-29 (F-Sa) (Promo)
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 Sp25 can only be submitted on/after Oct 1, 2024
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su25 can only be submitted on/after Feb. 1, 2025
- WS-Global Directed Study request for F25 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2025
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 $ 25-course drop fee after the open registration window.