Western Jurisdiction Course of Study & Licensing School
From Faith Conklin
Introducing Hybrid Format
May 11, 2022 Dear Students and Colleagues, I hope you’re staying well as you cope with these demanding times. Pastoring is never easy. These last years have called us to respond in ways that test and challenge us. It’s certainly been a transition. I thank you for your patience. We’ve managed to continue our WesternContinue reading “Introducing Hybrid Format”
Course Of Study
See Our Entire Course Schedule Here
Current/Upcoming Classes (updated 5/12/22) please visit the course of study page to find our entire 2022 selection.
Please see the course of study page for required pre-course work and syllabi.
- Summer Session 1 – July/August
- July 12th – August 4th
- In Person July 29th-30th
- 122 Theological Heritage I
- 423 Mission
- Registration Deadline – June 13, 2022
- See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
- Summer Session 2 – August/September
- August 9th – September 1st
- In Person August 19th-20th
- 121 Bible I
- 324 Preaching
- 424 Ethics
- 522 Theology in the Contemporary Church
- Registration Deadline – July 1st, 2022
- See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
Fall Session – September/October
September 20th – October 20th
In Person October 7th-8th
123 Formation
223 Worship and Sacraments
322 Theology III: Medieval to Reformation
524 Practice of Ministry
Registration Deadline – September 6th, 2022
See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
- Access 2022 GBHEM COS online information and registration here. Registration for August courses begins in June 1
Licensing School
Announcing the 2023 Session of Licensing School!
Save the dates and spread the word! (updated 6/10/22)
The program will run May 1-May 31st, 2023 as a hybrid online program with an in-person retreat May 19th-22nd in Phoenix Arizona.
Check out our Licensing School page for complete details
If you have questions please email Beth Rambikur at brambikur@gmail.com subject Licensing School
Course of Study and Licensing School have moved!
Our new mailing address is: Western Jurisdiction Course of Study, 1625 Skyhawk Road, Escondido, Ca 92029
Starting July of 2022 Course of Study will be offering hybrid classes online and on the campus of Claremont School of Theology
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Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin is the Director of COS
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