Registering for a Global Campus Course(s)

Take a course 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 you haven't taken a class in a year or longer, you'll need to contact the admission office.
• Step Two: Register for Your Global Campus Course(s):

Register for a Global Campus Course

Registering at the Global Campus for Spring 2021

*(Open registration begins in November through SIS).

If you are nearing graduation and do not find the Online course you are looking for, please refer to the "Directed Study Course" directions below.

Scheduled Classes:

Biblical Languages (NT & OT)

NT 521 (3crs) – Greek 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner                          
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) – Greek - Hope as Exiles: Exposition of 1 Peter -
              Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
OT 521 (3crs) – Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
OT 522 (3crs)  - Hebrew 2 -  Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts -
              Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
OT 530 (2crs)  - Exegesis of Micah - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen

Biblical Literature  (BL)

BL 501 (4crs) – Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by Dr. Tim Mackie
BL 502 (4crs) – Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney
BL 502 (OL) (4crs) – Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels
              ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Daniel Eng)
BL 503 (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 503X (Part 1) (2crs) - Interpreting the New Testament 2: Epistles 1 -
               Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 524 (2crs) - Exposition of Psalms - Lectures by Dr. Ray Lubeck
BL 555 (2crs) - Hope as Exiles: Exposition of 1 Peter Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner

Biblical Theology (BT)

BT 501 (2crs) - Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
BT 502 (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
BT 502 (OL) (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology
              ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Andrew Pack, Ed.D. Candidate)
BT 533 (2crs) – Pauline Theology - Lectures by Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner

Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)

CA 506 (1cr) - Military Chaplaincy w/ Bob Rapp, Th.M (Session "B" - Jan 9th to Feb 27th)

Church History (CH)

CH 501 (4crs) - Wisdom from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
CH 502 (2crs) - Insight and Inspiration from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles

Counseling Ministry (CN)

CN 502 (3crs) - Psychotherapeutic Systems (Portland Students only)       
CN 505 (3crs) - Psychopathology (San Jose Students only)
CN 507 (3crs) - Human Life Span Development (Portland Students only)     
               (Session "B" - Jan 9th to Feb 27th)
CN 518 (3crs) - Career Development: Theory & Techniques (San Jose Students only)
CN 543 (1cr) - Premarital Counseling - Lectures by Norm Thiesen
               (Session "C" - Feb 27th to April 16th)

Christian Spirituality (CS)

CS 501H (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others - Instruction by Dr. Randal Roberts
               (Hybrid - Portland Campus) - (THRESHOLD)
CS 501 (OL) (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others                    
               ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Andrew Pack, Ed.D. Candidate)  - (THRESHOLD)
CS 502 (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Lectures by Dr. Rob Wiggins

Intercultural Studies (IS)

IS 501 (2crs) - Communicating Christ in Culture - Lectures by Dr. John Branner
             (Online Campus - Directed Study Option)
IS 526 (2crs) - Religions of the World - Lectures by Dr. John Branner (Cross-listed w/ TH 526)

Ministry Formation (MF)

MF 501H (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
                 Instruction by Dr. Ron Marrs (Hybrid - Portland Campus) - (THRESHOLD)
MF 501 (OL) (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation                  
                  ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Ron Marrs) - (THRESHOLD)
MF 531 (1cr) - Ministry Formation I  by Dr. Ron Marrs & Dale Gustafson
MF 532 (1cr) - Ministry Formation II  by Dr. Ron Marrs & Dale Gustafson

Ministry Leadership (ML)

ML 501 (2crs) – Theol. and Practice of Gospel-Centered Min. - Lectures by Dr. Steve Korch   
ML 503 (2crs) – Nurturing Faithful Disciples - Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs & Bill Clem
ML 504 (2crs) - Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears
ML 506 (OL) (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics
                (Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Josh Mathews)
ML 508 (2crs) – Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages - Lectures by Dr. Jeff Louie
                         & Dr. Steve Mathewson
ML 521 (1cr) - Premarital Counseling - Lectures by Dr. Norm Thiesen
                (Session "C" - Feb 27th to April 16th)
ML 570 (OL) (2crs) - Theology and Practice of Faith and Work (Cross-listed w/ TH 570)
                 ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Charles Conniry)

Pastoral Theology

        PT 501 (OL) (2crs) - Pastoral Care and Leadership
                       (Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. John Johnson)

Theology (TH)

TH 501 (4crs) - Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears                    
TH 502 (4crs) - Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 502 (OL) (4crs) - Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II
               (Online "LIVE" Option w/ Todd Miles, Ph.D.)
TH 503 (4crs) – Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III - Lectures by
                Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 504 (2cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 504XH (Part 1 - 1cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology (Part 1) - Instruction by
                Dr. Gerry Breshears (Hybrid - Portland Campus) - (CAPSTONE)
TH 523 (2) Prayer and Providence - Lectures by Dr.Gerry Breashears & Dr. Todd Miles
TH 526 (2) Religions of the World - Lectures by Dr. John Branner (Cross-listed w/ IS 526)

Youth Ministry (YM)

YM 501 (2crs) - Developing a Theological Model for 21st Century Youth Ministry-Instruction by
                Dr. Ron Marrs

"THRESHOLD" Schedule

Portland "Hybrid" options
 CS 501H - Loving God and Others, M-W (2/22,  2/23,  2/24) - Web Conference
 MF 501H - Intro Theol Study & Ministry Formation, W-F (2/24, 2/25, 1/26) - Web Conference
"Online LIVE" options
 CS 501 (OL) (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others Web - Conference Thurs. 1/21 to 4/8
 MF 501 (OL) (2crs) - Intro. Theol. Study & Ministry Form. - Web Conference Wedn. 1/13 to 4/7    

Register for a Global Campus - Online Course

Directed Study Courses

• "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 or session is 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.
  - Global Campus Directed Study request for Sp21 can only be submitted on/after Nov 1, 2020
  - Global Campus Directed Study request for Su21 can only be submitted on/after March 1, 2021   
  - Global Campus Directed Study request for F21 can only be submitted on/after July 1, 2021

Raise Your Credit Limit

• "Request to raise the Credit Limit"
  Use this online form to request an increase in the number of credit hours you can take in a given semester.

To Drop a Class

If, for whatever reason, you find that you need to drop a course, please drop the course online in SIS. Please note that drops will incur a $ 25-course drop fee after the open registration window.