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 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 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 - Fall 2026:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 521 (OL) (3crs) – Greek 1 – Grammar -Lectures by Dr. Daniel K. Eng
("Online LIVE" Option w/Daniel K. Eng, D.Min, Ph.D.)
NT 523 (2crs) - Greek 3 - Syntax and Reading - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
OT 521 (OL) (3crs) – Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Jan Verbruggen)
OT 522 (3crs) - Hebrew 2 - Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
- Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen)
OT 524 (OL) (2crs) Hebrew Exegesis/ Malachi ("Online LIVE" Option
w/by Dr. Jan Verbruggen) (Promo)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501T (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Instruction by Dr. Andy Dvoracek
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 19-22 (M-Th)
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)
BL 570/670 (OL) (2crs) - Psalms and Ecclesiastes: Ancient Models for Faithful Living
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Russ Meek) (Promo)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 502 (OL) (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology ("Online LIVE" Option
w/ -Pending)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 505 (1cr) Hospital Chaplaincy (Directed Study Option Only)
Church History (CH)
CH 505 (2crs) History of Missions (x-listed w/ IS 505) -
Lectures by Dr. Jon Raibley (Promo)
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 – w/
Dr. Andrew Pack (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 19-20 (M-T)
CS 502 (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
CS 516/ TH 570 (OL) (2crs) - Spiritual Theology and Practice
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack) (Promo)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 505 (2crs) History of Missions (x-listed w/ CH 505) -
Lectures by Dr. Jon Raibley (Promo)
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. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 21-22 (Wed-Thur)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation I by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (OL) (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Brad Henderson) (Promo)
ML 502 (2crs) Transformational Leadership - Lectures by Dr. John Johnson &
Dr. John Kwak (Course Sample)
ML 503 (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples
- Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
ML 506 (2crs) Ministerial Ethics Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
ML 507 (2crs) Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
ML 508 (OL) (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages
("Online LIVE" Option w/Dr. Stephen Stallard) (Promo)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
Research Studies (RE)
RE 500 (2crs) - Theological Research Methods - Lectures
by Dr. Jan Verbruggen (Course Sample)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (New Course!)
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)
TH 570/ CS 516 (OL) (2crs) - Spiritual Theology and Practice
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack) (Promo)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 505 (OL) (1cr) Develop Ministries for the Church
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Trish Bussey Jeter) (Promo)
ML 508 (OL) (1cr) Practice Discipleship and Evangelism
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Whitney Woollard) (Promo)
Youth Ministry (YM)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 501 T (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality – w/
Dr. Andrew Pack (Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 19-20 (M-T)
MF 501 T (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation - Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 21-22 (Wed-Thur)
BL 501T (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Instruction by Dr. Andy Dvoracek
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 19-22 (M-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 format).
- WS-Global Directed Study request for F26 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2026
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp27 can only be submitted on/after Oct 1, 2026
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su27 can only be submitted on/after Feb. 1, 2027
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.