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.

Registering at WS-Global for Summer 2023

*(Open registration begins in March through S.I.S.).

What types and designs of courses are offered at Global?
Here are the types and designs of courses offered at Global: 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 semester 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.

What types and designs of courses are offered at Global?

Here are the types and designs of courses offered at Global:

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 semester 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.

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 - Summer 2023:

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) (Course Sample)

Biblical Literature (BL)

BL 501 (4crs) – Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by Dr. Jordan Scheetz
BL 502 (4crs) – Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney
BL 503 (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 503 T (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - w/ Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
               (June 5 – June 8 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD"
BL 503Y (Part 2) (2crs) - Interpreting the New Testament III: Epistles 2
                Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 541 (2crs) - Life of Christ - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney (Course Sample)
BL 570 (OL) (2crs) - Exposition of Revelation (Promo)
              ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Gary Tuck)

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 T (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Instructor Dr. Josh Mathews
              (June 7 – June 8 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 511 (OL) (2crs) - Advanced Hermeneutics
               ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Todd Miles)
BT 532 (2crs) – Theology of Luke and Acts - Lectures by Darrell L. Bock
   (Course Sample)

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
CH 502 (OL) (2crs) - Insight and Inspiration from Church History
(Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. David Nystrom)

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)

Intercultural Studies (IS)

N/A

Ministry Formation (MF)

MF 501 (OL) (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Ron Marrs) (Promo)
MF 531 (1cr) - Ministry Formation I by Dr. Ron Marrs & Stephen Stallard
MF 532 (1cr) - Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs & Stephen Stallard

Ministry Leadership (ML)

   ML 501 (2crs) – Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry - Lectures by
                   Dr. Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
   ML 502 (OL) (2crs) – Transformational Leadership
                 ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Matthew Raley)
   ML 504 (2crs) - Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears &
                  Galen Peterson, D.Miss. (Course Sample)
   ML 505 (2crs) – Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World
                   Lectures by Dr. Norm Thiesen (Course Sample)
   ML 506 T (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics - Instructor Dr. John Kwak
                   (June 5 – June 6 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
   ML 507 (2crs) - Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges
                   Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
   ML 509 (OL) (2crs) Church Planting for God's Mission - (Promo)
                   ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard)

Pastoral Theology

PT 511 (OL) (2crs) - Advanced Preaching (Promo)
("Online "LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Stephen Stallard)

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)
TH 504 T (2cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology w/ Dr. Gerry Breshears
              (June 5 – June 6 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
TH 570 (OL) (2crs) The Problem of Evil (Promo)
   ("Online LIVE" Option w/Lee Thai, Ph.D. & M.D.)

Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)

   WL503 (OL) (1cr) Women in Pain, Part II w/ Instructor
   ("Online "LIVE" Option w/ Instructor w/Marie Dezellem)
   WL504 (2crs) Woman in Leadership
                    (Intensive on the Portland Campus)

Youth Ministry (YM)

N/A

"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)

ML 506 T (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics - Instructor Dr. John Kwak
               (June 5 – June 6 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 502 T (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Instructor Dr. Josh Mathews
               (June 7 – June 8 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BL 503 T (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - w/ Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
               (June 5 – June 8 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD"
TH 504 T (2cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology w/ Dr. Gerry Breshears
              (June 5 – June 6 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")

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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 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 Su23 can only be submitted on/after March 1, 2023
- WS-Global Directed Study request for F23 can only be submitted on/after July 1, 2023
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp24 can only be submitted on/after Nov 1, 2023

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.

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