Registering for a WS-Global Learning Class
Take a class 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 admissions office.
Step Two: Register for your WS-Global class or classes.
Register for a WS-Global Class
Registering at WS-Global for Summer 2026
*(Open registration begins in Feburary through S.I.S.).
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1. Standard Format 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” Format 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 Format Courses (residential intensives sponsored by Global) meet 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 Format Courses (with face-to-face instruction) The "Cohort" format has students working through their program in a group. 5. FLEX Format Courses (residential courses with web conference connection) The FLEX section is for those needing the web conference connection to a residential class. This format applies to 0-3 courses a year at the instructor's discretion. 6. ADAPTIVE Format Course (In-person or Web-conferences) Meeting times are agreed upon between the student and instructor, often before or after the class starts. These will usually be small and advanced content classes. * If you have further questions about any of these, please consider contacting your academic advisor. |
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If you are nearing graduation and do not find the WS-Global class you are looking for, please refer to the "Directed Study Course" directions below.
Scheduled Classes - Summer 2026:
Biblical Languages (NT & OT)
NT 522 (3crs) Greek 2 - Grammar & Syntax - Lectures by Dr. Patrick
Schreiner or Dr. Daniel K. Eng
NT 523 (OL) (2crs) Greek 3 - Syntax and Reading (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Aaron Mattox, Th.M.)
OT 521 (3crs) Hebrew 1 - Grammar - Lectures by Dr. Jan Verbruggen
(Course Sample)
OT 523 (OL) (2crs) Hebrew 3 - Syntax and Reading
("Online LIVE" Option w/ Jan Verbruggen, Ph.D.)
Biblical Literature (BL)
BL 501 (4crs) Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon - Lectures by
Dr. Jordan Scheetz (Course Sample)
BL 502 (4crs) Interpreting the Prophets and Gospels - Lectures by
Dr. J. Carl Laney (Course Sample)
BL 503 (4crs) Interpreting Acts to Revelation - Lectures by Dr. Josh Mathews
(Course Sample)
BL 541 (2crs) Life of Christ - Lectures by Dr. J. Carl Laney (Course Sample)
Biblical Theology (BT)
BT 501 (OL) (2crs) Hermeneutics ("Online LIVE" Option w/Russ Meek, Ph.D.) (Promo)
BT 502 (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
BT 502 T (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology w/Demetrius Rogers, D.Min.
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 10-11 (Wed-Th) (Promo)
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
(Course Sample)
CH 502 (2crs) Insight and Inspiration from Church History - Lectures by
Dr. Todd Miles (Course Sample)
Christian Spirituality (CS)
CS 501 (2crs) Learning to Love God and Others - Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample)
Intercultural Studies (IS)
IS 511 (OL) (2crs) Intercultural Communications ("Online LIVE" Option w/ Dr. Mark
& Dr.Haren Hedinger) (Promo)
Ministry Formation (MF)
MF 501 (2crs) Foundations of Ministry Formation- Lectures by
Dr. Andrew Pack (Course Sample) (Promo)
MF 531 (1cr) Ministry Formation I by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
MF 532 (1cr) Ministry Formation II by Dr. Ron Marrs (Promo)
Ministry Leadership (ML)
ML 501 (2crs) Theology and Practice of Gospel-Centered Ministry
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
ML 502 (2crs) Transformational Leadership - Lectures by Dr. John Johnson &
Dr. John Kwak (Course Sample)
ML 504 (2crs) Taking the Gospel to Diverse Cultures (Course Sample)
Lectures by Dr. Stephen Stallard
ML 505 (2crs) Applied Pastoral Counseling: Caring for People in a Broken World,
Lectures by Dr. Jeremiah Peck (Course Sample)
ML 506 T (2crs) Ministerial Ethics with Dr. John Kwak
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 8-9 (Mon-Tues)
ML 507 (2crs) Gospel Responses to Contemporary Challenges
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
ML 508 (2crs) Preaching Gospel-Centered Messages
Lectures by Stephen Stallard (Course Sample)
ML 570 FL (2crs) Asian American Ministry Formation, w/Dr. Daniel K. Eng (Promo)
FLEX (fully remote offering) or BLENDED (San Jose Campus offering)
Pastoral Theology (PT)
Research Studies (RE)
N/A (Next Fall 2026)
Theology (TH)
TH 501 (4crs) Knowing the Living God: Theology I - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 502 (4crs) Glorifying the Word of Life: Theology II
Lectures by Dr. Gerry Breshears (Course Sample)
TH 503 T (4crs) Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III w/ Dr. Todd
Miles (Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 8-11 (Mon-Thur)
TH 504 (2crs) Integration of Ministry and Theology - Lectures by
Dr. Gerry Breshears & Guests (Course Sample)
TH 527 T (2crs) Equipping for Spiritual Warfare w/ (Promo)
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 12-13 (Fri-Sat) & June 27, Sat by Zoom
TH 570 (OL) (2crs) The Problem of Evil 2crs ("Online LIVE" Option w/Lee Thai
Ph.D. & M.D.) (Promo)
Women's Transformational Leadership (WL)
WL570 (OL) (2crs) Women in Pain, Part I & II (Promo)
("Online LIVE" Option w Marie Dezellem)
Youth Ministry (YM)
"Portland THRESHOLD" Schedule (Promo)
ML 506 T (2crs) Ministerial Ethics with Dr. John Kwak
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 8-9 (Mon-Tues)
BT 502 T (2crs) Understanding Biblical Theology w/Demetrius Rogers, D.Min.
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 10-11 (Wed-Th) (Promo)
TH 503 T (4crs) Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III w/ Dr. Todd
Miles (Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 8-11 (Mon-Thur)
TH 527 T (2crs) Equipping for Spiritual Warfare w/ (Promo)
(Portland/Global "THRESHOLD") June 12-13 (Fri-Sat) & June 27, Sat by Zoom
"Global FLEX" Offering
ML 570 FL (2crs) Asian American Ministry Formation, w/Dr. Daniel K. Eng (Promo)
FLEX (fully remote offering) or BLENDED (San Jose Campus offering)
Register for a WS-Global Class
Special Registrations
- Special Registrations - Explanations and Instructions (Directed studies/ Independent studies / Individualized studies)
- "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 format).
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Su26 can only be submitted on/after Feb. 1, 2026
- WS Global Directed Study request for F26 can only be submitted on/after June 1, 2026
- WS-Global Directed Study request for Sp27 can only be submitted on/after Oct 1, 2026
To Drop a Class
If, for whatever reason, you find that you need to drop a class, please drop the class online in SIS. Please note that drops will incur a $ 50-course drop fee after the open registration window.