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Western Jurisdiction Course of Study & Licensing School

Course Of Study

Check back soon for our upcoming course schedule

Current/Upcoming Classes (updated 9/5/23) please visit the course of study page to find our entire 2023 selection.

Please see the course of study page for required pre-course work and syllabi.

Fall Zoom Classes
October 3rd – October 26th
221 Bible II
323 Congregational Care
424 Ethics
522 Theology V
Registration Deadline – September 6th, 2023
See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi

Click here to print the registration form.

Licensing School

Announcing the 2024 session of Licensing School

Save the dates and spread the word! (updated 9/5/23)

The program will run from May 15th to June 12th, 2024 online only.

We must have 6 registered participants by May 1st in order to offer this program.

Check out our Licensing School page for complete details and click here to register today

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 of Course of Study – Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin fconklin3@gmail.com, 760-443-9664

Registrar and Information Specialist – Ruth Ketchum ruth.ketchum@cst.edu 619-647-7163

Licensing School – Rev. Beth Rambikur brambikur@gmail.com

The course of Study and Licensing School have moved!

Our new mailing address is: Western Jurisdiction Course of Study, 1625 Skyhawk Road, Escondido, CA 92029

The course of Study is offering zoom classes during Winter, Spring and Fall with Hybrid classes with an in-person component over the summer, make sure you know the travel requirements of your course.

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