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 Spring 2027
*(Open registration begins in October 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 - Spring 2027:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 521 (3crs) Greek 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Daniel K. Eng
(Course Sample)
NT 522 (OL) (3crs) Greek 2 - Grammar and Syntax (Course Sample)
("Online LIVE" Option w/Amber Dillon, Ph.D.)
NT 524 (OL) (2crs) – Greek 4 - Exegesis of Mark
("Online LIVE" Option w/Daniel K. Eng, D.Min., Ph.D.
OT 522 (OL) (3crs) Hebrew 2 - Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
("Online LIVE" Option w/Dr. Bruce Turner) (Course Sample)
OT 523 (2crs) Hebrew 3 - Syntax and Reading - Instruction by Jan Verbruggens
(Course Sample)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by
Dr. Jordan Scheetz (Course Sample)
BL 502T (4crs) Prophets and Gospels - Instruction by Dr. Andy Dvoracek & Dr. Daniel K. Eng
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 22-25 (M-Th)
BL 503 (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
BL 543 (OL) (2crs) Exposition of Romans (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jason Pedersen, Ph.D.)
BL 570T (2crs) Exposition of Revelation - Instruction by Dr. Gary Tuck
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 26-24 (F-Sa) (Promo)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (2crs) Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 501T (2crs) Hermeneutics - w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 24-25 (Wed-Thur)
BT 537 (2) Priestly Messiah, Temple & Apocalyptic w/ lectures by Tim Mackie (Course Sample)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 506 (1cr) Military Chaplaincy (Directed Study Option Only)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) Wisdom from Church History
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D) (Promo)
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Matthew Raley, Ph.D) (Promo)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) Introduction to Christian Spirituality - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - w/ Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD" (Feb 22-23 Mon-Tue)
CS 502 (OL) (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jon L. Raibley) (Promo)
CS 570/ TH 570 (OL) (2crs) - Christology & Spirituality
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 510 (OL) (2crs) Intercultural Communications (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Mark Hedinger, D.I.S., & Karen Hedinger, Ed.D.)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (OL) (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation (Course Sample)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Brad Henderson)
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 (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
ML 503 (2crs) Nurturing Faithful Disciples, Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
ML 504 (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
ML 505 (OL) (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Mark Franklin) (Course Sample)
ML 506 (2crs) Ministerial Ethics, Lectures by Dr. Kwak & Dr. Mathews
(Course Sample)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
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)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
PT 501 (2crs) Pastoral Care and Leadership, Lectures by Dr. John Johnson
(Course Sample)
Research Studies (RE)
(Next F27)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
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 531 (2crs) Philosophy for Public Theology - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
(Cross-listed with ML 531) (Course Sample)
TH 570/ CS 570 (OL) (2crs) - Christology & Spirituality
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack)
TH 570 (2crs) Portland INTENSIVE– March 5-6 Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology
-with Dr. Gregg Allison
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 507 (1cr) Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum
(FLEX) Fri., Jan. 24 and Sat. Jan. 25th - with Dr. Phyllis Bennett
Youth Ministry (YM)
(Next Spring 2028) (Directed Study Option)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 502T (2crs) Practicing Christian Spirituality - w/ Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD" (Feb 22-23 Mon-Tue)
BT 501T (2crs) Hermeneutics - w/ Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 24-25 (Wed-Thur)
BL 502T (4crs) Prophets and Gospels - Instruction by Dr. Andy Dvoracek & Dr. Daniel K. Eng
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 22-25 (M-Th)
BL 570T (2crs) Exposition of Revelation - Instruction by Dr. Gary Tuck
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Oct. 26-24 (F-Sa) (Promo)
TH 570 (2crs) Portland INTENSIVE– March 5-6 Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology
w/ Dr. Gregg Allison
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 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 - - WS-Global Directed Study request for F27 can only be submitted on/after June 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.