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.

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
Click here 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
Click here for pre course assignments and syllabus
Gregory LaDueTuesdays 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 HagiyaTuesdays and Thursdays 5 -7:30pm
Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.
522 Theology 5
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Dr. John SweeneyTuesdays 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

Register Now:

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

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