Course Of Study
2026 Course of Study Schedule
Upcoming Classes (updated 12/23/25)
Please see the Course of Study page for the full class schedule, pre-course work and syllabi.
Western Jurisdiction Course of Study 2026 Schedule
All COS times are in the Pacific Timezone
Winter Zoom Classes Feb. 24 – March 19, 2026 Registration/Tuition Deadline: February 3, 2026
Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
Feb. 24, 26, March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
123 – Formation (Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook)
221 – Bible 2 (Rev. Dr. Siliveinusi Tiueti)
323 – Congregational Care (Rev. Greg LaDue)
424 – Ethics (Bishop Grant Hagiya)
523 – Evangelism (Rev. Nicole Reilley)
Spring Zoom Classes May 5 – 28, 2026 Registration/Tuition Deadline: April 14, 2026
Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
124 – Leadership (Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth)
223 – Worship and Sacraments (Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin)
322 – Theology 3 (Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook)
422 – Theology 4 (Rev. Dr. Mark Maddix)
521 – Bible 5 (Rev. Mark Kim)
Summer Zoom Classes August 4 – 27, 2026 Registration/Tuition Deadline: July 14, 2026
Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27.
122 – Theology 1 (Bishop Grant Hagiya)
222 – Theology 2 (Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook)
321 – Bible 3 (Rev. Mark Kim)
423 – Mission (Rev. Dr. Amy Valdez-Barker)
522 – Theology 5 (Dr. John Sweeney)
Fall Zoom Classes Oct. 6 – 29, 2026 Registration/Tuition Deadline: Sept 15, 2026
Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
Oct. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29.
121 – Bible 1 (Rev. Dr. Mark Maddix)
224 – Administration and Polity (Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth)
324 – Preaching (Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin)
421 – Bible 4 (Rev. Dr. Siliveinusi Tiueti)
524 – Theological Reflection (Rev. Jan and Rev. Mark Wiley)
See the Course of Study page for the full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
Licensing School
The 2026 Session of Licensing School will be held in May and June of 2026.
Save the dates and spread the word! (updated 12/22/25)
The program will run from May 14th to June 29th, 2026 online. Zoom classes will be from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Arizona Time) on Monday and Wednesday Nights. Yes, there will be class on Memorial Day, May 25th. Attendance is mandatory to pass.
Check out our Licensing School page for last year’s information.
Registration is coming soon.
If you have questions, please email Beth Rambikur at brambikur@gmail.com subject Licensing School
Contact Us
For any additional information, questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact us by phone or email:
Director – Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin fconklin3@gmail.com, 760-443-9664
Administrative Assistant – Ms. Ruth Ketchum ruth.ketchum@cst.edu 619-647-7163
Licensing School Dean- Rev. Beth Rambikur brambikur@gmail.com
The Course of Study and Licensing School address:
The mailing address is: Western Jurisdiction Course of Study and Licensing School, 1625 Skyhawk Road, Escondido, CA 92029
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