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 2024
*(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 2024:
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 - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jason Pedersen, Ph.D. Candidate)
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
- Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen ("Online LIVE" Option w/Jan Verbruggen, PhD)
OT 524/ OT 624 (OL) (2crs) Hebrew Exegesis/ Malachi ("Online LIVE" Option
w/by Jan Verbruggen, PhD) (Promo)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by Dr. Jordan Scheetz
(Course Sample)
BL 502 (OL) (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - w/ Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
BL 503 (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
BL 543/643 (OL) (2crs) Exposition of Romans ("Online LIVE" Option w/Jason Pedersen,
Ph.D. Candidate) (Instructor note)
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 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics - Instructor Dr. Richard Blaylock
(Feb. 28 – Feb 29 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 502 (OL) (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Josh Mathews)
BT 533 (2crs) Pauline Theology - Lectures by Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner (Course Sample)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
N /A (next, Summer 2024)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) Wisdom from Church History (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. David Nystrom)
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. David Nystrom)
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 502 (2crs) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Instructor Dr. Andrew Pack
(Feb 26-27 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 570 (OL) (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
- Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation I by Dr. Ron Marrs & Stephen Stallard
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs & Stephen Stallard
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (OL) (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Stephen Stallard, Ph.D.) (Promo)
ML 503 (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples - Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs & Bill Clem
ML 504 (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Stephen Stallard, Ph.D.)
ML 505 (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
Lectures by Dr. Norm Thiesen (Course Sample)
ML 506 (OL) (2crs) Ministerial Ethics ("Online LIVE" Option w/ John Kwak, Ph.D.)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages (Course Sample)
- Lectures by Dr. Jeff Louie & Dr. Steve Mathewson
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages
(Feb 23-24 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
ML 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack (NEW)
ML 570 (2crs) The Church in Public: Being the Church in a Politically Charged World.
(March 1-2 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") (Promo)
Pastoral Theology
N/A (next, Summer 2024)
Research Studies
N/A (next, Fall 2024)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (OL) (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Tim Harmon, Ph.D.) (Promo)
TH 502 (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 502 (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II - Instructor Dr. Todd Miles
(Feb. 26-29 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
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
(Feb. 26-27 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
TH 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack (NEW)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 506 (2crs) Develop & Deliver Life-Changing Bible Messages - Lectures by
Dr. Phyllis Bennett (FLEX format - Portland Campus or by Zoom)
Youth Ministry (YM)
N/A - (next, Spring 2025)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 502 (2crs) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - w/Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 26-27 (M-Tu)
BT 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics w/Dr. Richard Blaylock
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 28-29 (Wed-Thur)
TH 502 (4crs) Theology II: Glorifying the Word of Life - w/Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 26-29 (M-Thur)
TH 504 (2crs) Integration of Ministry and Theology w/Dr. Gerry Breshears
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 26-27 (M-Tu)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages w/Dr. Stephen Stallard
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 23-24 (F-Sa)
ML 570 (2crs) The Church in Public: Being the Church in a Politically Charged World
w/Dr. Scott Reavely (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) March 1-2 (F-Sa)
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 F23 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2023
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp24 can only be submitted on/after Oct 1, 2023
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su24 can only be submitted on/after Feb. 1, 2024
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.