Registering for a WS-Global Course
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 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 course or courses.
Register for a WS-Global Course
Registering at WS-Global for Summer 2022
*(Open registration begins in March through S.I.S.).
| Summer 2022 - WS-Global - Semester Course Dates | ||
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Standard 14 Weeks (Session "A") First 7 Weeks (Session "B") Second 7 Weeks (Session "C") |
May. 7 - Aug 12 May 7 - June. 25 June 25 - Aug 12 |
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If you are nearing graduation and do not find the WS-Global course you are looking for, please refer to the "Directed Study Course" directions below.
Scheduled Classes:
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 - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jason Pedersen, Ph.D. Candidate)
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 - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jan Verbruggen, Ph.D.)
OT530 (2crs) - Exegesis of Micah- Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
(Global Directed Study option)
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 502X (2crs) Interpreting the Old Testament 3: The Prophets.
Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney
BL 503 (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 503 (OL) (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Dvoracek)
BL 541 (2crs) - Life of Christ - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney (Promo Video)
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 (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Instructor Dr. Josh Mathews
(June 15 – June 16 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 532 (2crs) – Theology of Luke and Acts - Lectures by Darrell L. Bock
BT 537 (2crs) - Priestly Messiah, Temple & Apocalyptic - Lectures by Dr. Tim Mackie
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 501 (2crs) – The Chaplaincy - Lectures by Jeff Struecker, M.Div.
(Retired U.S. Army Chaplain) (Promo Video)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (4crs) - Wisdom from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) - Insight and Inspiration from Church History
(Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. David Nystrom)
Counseling Ministry (CN)
CN 518 (3crs) - Career and Lifestyle Development (for Portland students)
Lectures by Dr. Norm Thiesen and Guests
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
CS 502 (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack
CS 502 (OL) (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Jon Raibley) (Promo Here)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
N/A
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (OL) (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study
and Ministry Formation (Promo Video)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Ron Marrs)
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. – Instructor
Dr. Stephen Stallard (June 13 – June 14 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
ML 502 (2crs) – Transformational Leadership - Lectures by Dr. John Johnson
ML 504 (2crs) - Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears
ML 505 (2crs) – Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
Lectures by Dr. Norm Thiesen
ML 506 (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
ML 507 (2crs) - Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears
Pastoral Theology
PT 511 (OL) (2crs) - Advanced Preaching (Promo Video)
(Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Matthew Raley)
PT 521 (OL) (2crs) Gospel Impact Through Godly Families (Promo Video)
(Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Gary Thomas)
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 503 (4crs) – Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 503 (OL) (4crs) – Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III –
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Tim Harmon, Ph.D.) (Promo Here)
TH 504Y (Part 2 - 1cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology (Part 2)
w/ Instructor Dr. Gerry Breshears (CAPSTONE)
TH 525 (2crs) - Christology - Lectures by Dr. Bruce A. Ware
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL503 (1cr) Women in Pain, Part II w/ Instructor (Intensive on the Portland Campus)
WL505 (OL) (2crs) Develop Ministries for the Church (Promo Video)
("Online "LIVE" Option w/ Instructor Dr. Mary Ann Noack)
Youth Ministry (YM)
YM 503 (OL) (1cr) Spiritual Formation of Youth (Promo Video)
("Online "LIVE" Option w/ Instructor Dr. Ron Marrs (Session "B")
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule
ML 501 (2crs) – Theol. and Practice of Gospel-Centered Min. – Instructor
Dr. Stephen Stallard (June 13 – June 14 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 502 (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Instructor Dr. Josh Mathews
(June 15 – June 16 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
Register for a WS-Global Course
WS-Global - Directed Study Courses
- "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 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 (Not available for courses offered only in the “Online LIVE” course design).
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su22 can only be submitted on/after March 1, 2022
- WS-Global Directed Study request for F22 can only be submitted on/after July 1, 2022
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp23 can only be submitted on/after Nov 1, 2022
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.