Course of Study

Training and educating local pastors to continue to lead in The United Methodist Church.

The Course of Study (COS) is a five-year program that offers training and education for people who are interested in becoming full or part-time local pastors in The United Methodist Church. Learn more about COS here.

The Western Jurisdiction Course of Study is the basic five-year theological education program of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry taught by faculty of Claremont School of Theology and leaders in their field from across the Western Jurisdiction. Learn more about the theological courses of Course of Study by clicking here.

Below is the 2023 Course of Study Schedule

please contact Faith Conklin at faithconklin3@gmail.com or Ruth Ketchum at ruth.ketchum@cst.edu 619-647-7163

Click here to register for COS.

Western Jurisdiction – COS Schedule 2023

All times are in Pacific time zone.

Spring Zoom Classes
Registration Deadline – March 29th, 2023
April 25th – May 18th

These classes are four weeks long, all zoom.

ClassInstructorZoom Schedule
122 Theology 1 (prerequisite class)
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here
Grant HagiyaTuesdays and Thursdays 5-7:30pm
April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
223 Worship and Sacraments
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here
Faith J. ConklinTuesdays and Thursdays 5-7:30pm
April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
423 Mission
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Ron HinesTuesdays and Thursdays 5-7:30pm
April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
521 Bible 5
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Mark KimTuesdays and Thursdays 5-7:30pm
April 25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

Summer Hybrid Classes Session 1
Registration Deadline – June 14th, 2023
July 11th – July 28th

These classes include two weeks of Zoom and one week (five days) in person.

ClassInstructorZoom ScheduleIn Person Schedule
5 Days
124 Leadership
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Cedrick BridgeforthTuesday 7/11
Tuesday 7/18

5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
8:30 – 11:30 am
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
222 Theology 2
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Catherine TuellTuesday 7/11
Tuesday 7/18

5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
8:30 – 11:30 am
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
324 Preaching
the pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Faith J. ConklinTuesday 7/11
Tuesday 7/18

5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
8:30 – 11:30 am
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
523 Evangelism
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here. (1/12/23)
Nicole ReilleyTuesday 7/11
Tuesday 7/18

5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
8:30 – 11:30 am
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA

Summer Hybrid Classes Session 2
Registration Deadline – June 14th, 2023

July 11th – July 28th

These classes include two weeks of Zoom and one week (five days) in person.

ClassInstructorZoom ScheduleIn Person Schedule
5 Days
123 Formation
the pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Sheryl Kujawa-HolbrookThursday 7/13
Thursday 7/20
5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
1 – 4:00pm
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
321 Bible 3
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Mark KimThursday 7/13
Thursday 7/20
5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
1 – 4:00pm
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
422 Theology 4
The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here.
Jared MaddoxThursday 7/13
Thursday 7/20
5 – 7:30pm
July 24th – 28th
1 – 4:00pm
Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA
524 Theological Reflection and Ministry
Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus
Belva Brown JordanClass to be rescheduled to Fall, 2023

Fall Zoom Classes
Registration Deadline – September 6th, 2023

October 3rd – October 26

These classes are four weeks long, all zoom.

ClassInstructorZoom Schedule
221 Bible 2
Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus
Siliveinusi TiuetiTuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm
Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.
323 Congregational Care
Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus
Gregory LaDueTuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm
Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.
424 Ethics
Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus
Grant HagiyaTuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm
Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.
522 Theology 5
Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus
TBATuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm
Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.

Click here for the GBHEM website to see their offerings and register.

Further Information

Please feel free to contact us about any information you need or concerns you have.
Call or email Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin at  760-443-9664 or faithconklin3@gmail.com

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