Western Jurisdiction Course of Study & Licensing School
From Faith Conklin
Introducing the 2023 Course Schedule
November, 2022 Dear Students and Colleagues in Ministry, Thank you for all your prayers this past year. It’s been a time of learning and transition for all ofus. I’m excited about the new directions that are emerging and am hopeful about our future inthis most important ministry. I’m grateful for your support and encouragement. Our…
Course Of Study
See Our Entire Course Schedule Here
Current/Upcoming Classes (updated 2/28/23) 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.
Spring Zoom Classes – April/May
April 25th – May 18th
122 Theology I
223 Worship and Sacraments
423 Mission
521 Bible V
Registration Deadline – March 29th, 2023
See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
Summer Session #1 Hybrid July
Dates are July 11th-28th Hybrid classes are both in person and online please see the Course of Study page for full schedule
124 Leadership
222 Theology II
324 Preaching
523 Evangelism
Registration Deadline – June 14th, 2023
See Course of Study page for full schedule, required pre-course work, and syllabi
Summer Session #2 Hybrid
Dates are July 11th-28th Hybrid classes are both in person and online please see the Course of Study page for full schedule
123 Formation
321 Bible III
422 Theology IV
524 Theological Reflection/Ministry
Registration Deadline – June 14th, 2023
See Course of Study page for full schedule, 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
Licensing School
Announcing the 2023 Session of Licensing School!
Save the dates and spread the word! (updated 1/30/23)
The program will run May 1-May 30th, 2023 online only.
We must have 6 registered participants by March 15th in order to offer this program.
Check out our Licensing School page for complete details
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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