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.
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 Click here 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 Click here 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 Click here 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 Click here for pre course assignments and syllabus | Dr. John Sweeney | Tuesdays 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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Western Jurisdiction Course of Study Registration
You may use one registration form for multiple classes, however, there is still a separate registration fee for each class.
The tuition is $350 per class with a $50 non-refundable registration fee per class
Click Here for the 2023 Western Jurisdiction Course of Study Registration Form
Mail to: WESTERN JURISDICTION COS/LS, 1625 Skyhawk Road, Escondido, Ca 92029