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 from Claremont who are 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 2022 Corse 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
Winter/Spring 2022
Session 1
Registration Deadline – December 15th, 2021
January 17th – February 10 (four weeks)
All classes are zoom from 5-7pm PST
| Class | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 222 Theo. II: Early Church | Dr. Catherine Tuell | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| 521 Bible V: Acts & Epistles Click here for pre-course assignments due Jan 14th and syllabus | Rev. Mark Kim | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
Session 2
Registration Deadline – February 7th, 2022
March 7th – March 30th (four weeks)
All classes are zoom from 5-7pm PS
| Class | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 221 Bible II: Torah | Rev. Dr. Siliveinusi Tiueti | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| 323 Congregational Care | Rev. John Farley | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| 422 Theo. IV Wesleyan Movement | Rev. Dr. Jared Maddox | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| 523 Evangelism | Rev. Nicole Reilley | Mondays and Wednesdays |
Session 3
Registration Deadline – April 4th, 2022
May 2nd – May 26 (four weeks)
Format: Synchronous Zoom 5:00pm – 7:00 pm (PST) plus 4 hours asynchronous online.
| Class | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 124 Transformative Leadership | Bishop Dr. Grant Hagiya | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| 224 Admin. & Polity | Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| 321 Bible III: Gospels Click here for pre-course assignments due April 29th and course syllabus | Rev. Mark Kim | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| 421 Bible IV: Prophets & Psalms | Rev. Dr. Siliveinusi Tiueti | Mondays and Wednesdays |
The remaining classes in the Curriculum are planned for July, August, and October. These will be posted in April/May 2022.
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