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 Summer 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 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 - Summer 2025:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 522 (3crs) Greek 2 - Grammar & Syntax - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
NT 523 (OL) (2crs) Greek 3 - Syntax and Reading
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Daniel K. Eng, Ph.D., D.Min.)
OT 522 (3crs) Hebrew 2 - Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
OT 523 (OL) (2crs) Hebrew 3 - Syntax and Reading
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jan Verbruggen, Ph.D.)
OT 530 (2crs) Exegesis of Micah- Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
(Global Directed Study option) (Course Sample)
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 503T (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation w/ Dr. Richard Blaylock -
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) June 2–5 (Mon-Th)
BL 541 (2crs) Life of Christ - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney (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 502T (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology w/Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 4-5 (Wed-Th)
BT 570T (2crs) Use of the Old Testament in the New w/Dr. Josh Mathews
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 2-3 (Mon-Tues)
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 501 (2crs) The Chaplaincy - Lectures by Jeff Struecker, M.Div.
(Retired U.S. Army Chaplain) (Promo)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (4crs) Wisdom from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
(Course Sample)
CH 502 (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) Learning to Love God and Others - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
CS 502 (OL) (2crs) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Jon L. Raibley) (Promo)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
N/A (next, Fall 2025)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation- Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Promo)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Jon Raibley-(Promo)
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by 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 (OL) (2crs) Transformational Leadership
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. John Kwak) (Promo)
ML 504 (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Course Sample)
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard
ML 505 (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
Lectures by Dr. Jeremiah Peck (Course Sample)
ML 506 (2crs) Ministerial Ethics, Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
ML 507T (2crs) Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges, w/
Dr. John Kwak (Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 6-7 (Fri-Sat)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
PT 511 (OL) (2crs) Advanced Preaching (Promo)
("Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Matthew Raley)
Research Studies (RE)
N/A (Fall 2025)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 502 (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 504 (2crs) Integration of Ministry and Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears & Guests (Course Sample)
TH 523T (2crs) Prayer and Providence w/Dr. Breshears & Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) May 30-31 (Fri-Sat)
TH 527 (2crs) Equipping for Spiritual Warfare - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 504 (OL) (2crs) Women in Leadership
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Mary Ann Noack)
Youth Ministry (YM)
N/A (Spring 2026)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
TH 523T (2crs) Prayer and Providence w/Dr. Breshears & Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) May 30-31 (Fri-Sat)
BT 570T (2crs) Use of the Old Testament in the New w/Dr. Josh Mathews
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 2-3 (Mon-Tues)
BT 502T (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 4-5 (Wed-Th)
BL 503T (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation w/ Dr. Richard Blaylock -
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) June 2–5 (Mon-Th)
ML 507T (2crs) Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges, w/
Dr. John Kwak (Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 6-7 (Fri-Sat)
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 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
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp26 can only be submitted on/after Oct 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 $ 50-course drop fee after the open registration window.