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
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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.
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 122 Theology 1 (prerequisite class) The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here | Grant Hagiya | Tuesdays 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. Conklin | Tuesdays 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 Hines | Tuesdays 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 Kim | Tuesdays 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.
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule | In Person Schedule 5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Leadership The pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here. | Cedrick Bridgeforth | Tuesday 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 Tuell | Tuesday 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. Conklin | Tuesday 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 Reilley | Tuesday 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.
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule | In Person Schedule 5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Formation the pre-course assignments and syllabus can be found here. | Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook | Thursday 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 Kim | Thursday 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 Maddox | Thursday 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 Jordan | Class 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.
| Class | Instructor | Zoom Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 221 Bible 2 Check back for pre course assignments and syllabus | Siliveinusi Tiueti | Tuesdays 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 LaDue | Tuesdays 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 Hagiya | Tuesdays 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 | TBA | Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26. |
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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