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 Summer-Fall 2022 Course of Study Schedule please contact Faith Conklin at faithconklin3@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Click here to register for COS.
Western Jurisdiction – COS Schedule 2022
Summer 2022
Session 1
Registration Deadline – June 13, 2022
July 12th – August 4
All classes are hybrid with zoom and in person schedules
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule | In Person Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Theological Heritage I Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus | Bishop Dr. Grant Hagiya | July 12th, 14th, August 2nd, 4th 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, July 29th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, July 30: 8:30-11:30, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
| 423 Mission Click here for pre-course assignments and syllabus | Rev. Ron Hines | July 12th, 14th, August 2nd, 4th 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, July 29th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, July 30: 8:30-11:30, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
Session 2
Registration Deadline – July 1, 2022
August 9th – September 1st
All classes are hybrid with zoom and in person schedules
Session 3
Registration Deadline – Sept 6th, 2022
Sept 20th – October 20th
All classes are hybrid with zoom and in person schedules
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule | In Person Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Formation Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus | Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook | Sept. 20th, Sept 22nd, Oct 18th, Oct 20th, 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, Oct 7th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, Oct 8th: 8:30-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
| 223 Worship and Sacraments Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus | Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin | Sept. 20th, Sept 22nd, Oct 18th, Oct 20th, 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, Oct 7th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, Oct 8th: 8:30-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
| 322 Theology III: Medieval to Reformation | Professor Catherine Tuell | Sept. 20th, Sept 22nd, Oct 18th, Oct 20th, 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, Oct 7th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, Oct 8th: 8:30-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
| 524 Practice of Ministry Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus | Rev. Dr. Belva Brown Jordan | Sept. 20th, Sept 22nd, Oct 18th, Oct 20th, 5:00pm PST-7:15pm | Friday, Oct 7th: 10-12:30, 2-4:30, Worship 5 pm Saturday, Oct 8th: 8:30-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm Claremont School of Theology |
We are working to schedule out the rest of the 2022/2023 cycle.
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