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).
Spring 2021 - Global Campus - Semester Course Dates | ||
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Standard 14 Weeks (Session "A") First 7 Weeks (Session "B") Second 7 Weeks (Session "C") |
Jan 9 - April 16 Jan 9 - Feb 27 Feb 27 - April 16 |
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.