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 Spring 2023
*(Open registration begins in November through S.I.S.).
| Spring 2023 - WS-Global - Semester Course Dates | ||
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Standard 14 Weeks (Session "A") First 7 Weeks (Session "B") Second 7 Weeks (Session "C") |
Jan. 7 - April 14 Jan 7 - Feb. 25 Feb 25 - April 14 |
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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 521 (3crs) – Greek 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
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) Hope as Exiles: Exegesis of 1 Peter - (Crosslisted with BL 555)
- Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
OT 521 (3crs) – Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen (Promo)
OT 522 (OL) (3crs) - Hebrew 2 - Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
- Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen ("Online LIVE" Option w/Jan Verbruggen, PhD)
OT5 24 /OT 624 (OL) (2crs) - Hebrew Exegesis/ Malachi ("Online LIVE" Option
w/by Jan Verbruggen, PhD) (Promo)
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 502 (4crs) – Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - w/ Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
(Feb 27 – Mar 02 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BL 503 (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 503 (M) (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Web-Conference w/ Dr. David Nystrom
BL 503X (Part 1) (2crs) - Interpreting the New Testament 2: Epistles 1 -
Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 543 (OL) (2crs)– Exposition of Romans ("Online LIVE" Option w/Jason Pedersen,
Ph.D. Candidate) (Promo)
BL 555 (2crs) Hope as Exiles: Exposition of 1 Peter - (Crosslisted with NT 555)
- Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner (Course Sample)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (2crs) - Hermeneutics - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
BT 501 (2crs) - Hermeneutics - Instructor Dr. Todd Miles
(Mar 01 – Mar 02 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
BT 502 (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
BT 502 (OL) (2crs) – Understanding Biblical Theology
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Russ Meeks) (Promo)
BT 533 (2crs) – Pauline Theology - Lectures by Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner (Course Sample)
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
CA 506 (1cr) - Military Chaplaincy w/ Bob Rapp, Chaplain PRM ("B" - Jan. 7th to Feb. 25th)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) - Wisdom from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Sara Evans) (Promo)
CH 502 (2crs) - Insight and Inspiration from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
CS 501 (OL) (2crs) – Learning to Love God and Others
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack)
CS 502 (OL) (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andrew Pack)
CS 502 (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Instructor Dr. Andrew Pack
(Feb 27 – Mar 02 - Portland/Global "THRESHOLD")
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 570 (2crs) – Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures - Lectures by Gerry Breshears, PhD
& Galen Peterson, DMiss (cross-listed with ML 504)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
- Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
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 & Dale Gustafson
MF 532 (1cr) - Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs & Dale Gustafson
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (OL) (2crs) – Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Stephen Stallard, Ph.D.) (Promo)
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 & Galen Peterson, DMiss (cross-listed with IS 570)
ML 506 (OL) (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Josh Mathews, Ph.D.)
ML 508 (2crs) – Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages - Lectures by Dr. Jeff Louie
& Dr. Steve Mathewson
ML 521 (OL) (1cr) - Premarital Counseling (cross-listed with CN 543)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Norm Thiesen, Ph.D.)
ML 570 (OL) (2crs) - Theology of Sexuality & Marriage, (cross-listed w/ TH 570)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Gary Thomas, D.D.) (Promo)
Pastoral Theology
PT 501 (OL) (2crs) - Pastoral Care and Leadership
- Lectures by Dr. John Johnson (Promo)
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/ Tim Harmon, Ph.D.) (Promo)
TH 503 (4crs) – Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 504 (OL) (2crs) - Integration of Ministry and Theology
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Tim Harmon, Ph.D.) (Promo)
TH 525 (2crs) - Christology: The Person of Christ - Lectures by Dr. Bruce A. Ware
(Course Sample)
TH 527 (2crs) - Equipping for Spiritual Warfare - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breashears
(Course Sample)
TH 570 (OL) (2crs) - Theology of Sexuality & Marriage, (cross-listed w/ ML 570)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Gary Thomas, D.D.) (Promo)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL 505 (1cr) (OL) Develop Ministries for the Church
("Online LIVE" Option w/Trish Bussey Jetter, MBA. MA.)
WL 501 (2crs) Pastoral Understanding of Women (Portland)
WL 507 (1cr) Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum (Portland FLEX)
with Phyllis Bennett, DMin.
Youth Ministry (YM)
YM 501 (2crs) - Developing a Theological Model for 21st-Century Youth Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Ron Marrs, Ph.D.) (Promo)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
CS 502 (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - with Dr. Andrew Pack
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 27-28
BT 501 (2crs) - Hermeneutics with Dr. Todd Miles
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) March 1-2
BL 502 (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels with Dr. Richard Blaylock, Ph.D.
(Portland/Global THRESHOLD) Feb. 27 - March 2
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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 or session 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 Sp23 can only be submitted on/after Nov 1, 2022
- 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
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.