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 2022
*(Open registration begins in November through S.I.S.).
| Spring 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") |
Jan. 8 - April 15 Jan. 8 -Feb. 26 Feb. 26 - April 15 |
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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
NT 522 (OL) (3crs) - Greek 2 - Grammar and Syntax - Lectures by Dr. Patrick Schreiner
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jason Pedersen, Ph.D. Candidate)
NT 524 (2crs) – Greek Exegesis ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Daniel K. Eng, PhD)
OT 521 (3crs) – Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
OT 522 (3crs) - Hebrew 2 - Hebrew Grammar and Reading Narrative Texts
("Online LIVE" Option w/Jan Verbruggen, PhD)
OT524 (2crs) - Hebrew Exegesis ("Online LIVE" Option w/by Dr. Jan Verbruggen)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (4crs) – Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by Dr. Tim Mackie
BL 501Y (2crs ) (Part 2) - Interpreting the Old Testament II: 1 Kings - 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 - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Andy Dvoracek)
BL 503 (4crs) - Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
BL 543 (OL) (2crs)– Exposition of Romans ("Online LIVE" Option w/Jason Pedersen,
Ph.D. Candidate)
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/ Dr. Russ Meeks)
BT 533 (2crs) – Pauline Theology - Lectures by Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner
Chaplaincy Ministry (CA)
N/A - (Next course Summer 2022)
Church History (CH)
CH 501 (OL) (4crs) - Wisdom from Church History - Lectures by Dr. Todd Miles
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Sara Evans)
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 8th to Feb 26th)
CM 518 (3crs) - Career Development: Theory & Techniques (San Jose Students only)
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. Jon Raibley)
CS 502 (2crs) – Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines - Lectures by Dr. Andrew Pack
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 570 (2crs) – Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures - Lectures by Gerry Breshears, PhD
& Galen Peterson, DMiss
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
- Lectures by Dr. Ron Marrs
MF 501 (OL) (2crs) - Introduction to Theological Study and Ministry Formation
("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 (OL) (2crs) – Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Stephen Stallard, Ph.D.)
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 (2crs) – Ministerial Ethics - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
ML 508 (2crs) – Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages - Lectures by Dr. Jeff Louie
& Dr. Steve Mathewson
Pastoral Theology
PT 502 (OL)(2) Theology and the Practice of Worship
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Stephen Stallard, Ph.D.)
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.)
TH 503 (4crs) – Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears
TH 504XH (Part 1 - 1cr) – Integrating Ministry and Theology (Part 1) - Instruction by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Portland/Global "CAPSTONE")
TH 527 (2crs) Equipping for Spiritual Warfare - Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breashears
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
(See Portland Campus course offering)
Youth Ministry (YM)
N/A - (Next course Summer 2022)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule
CS 502 (2) Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines, with Andrew Pack, EdD
- 2 days of In-person (Feb 28 – Mar 1 )
BT 501 (2) Hermeneutics with Todd Miles, PhD, W-Th - 2 days of In-person (Mar 2 – Mar 3)
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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 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 Sp22 can only be submitted on/after Nov 1, 2021
- 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
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.