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S501 – Tanakh: The Foundations of Judaism and the Jewish People
Instructor: Jonathan Kaplan
Online

This course covers the Tanakh and early Jewish history focusing on the role key texts and events play in the formation of religion and culture in Ancient Israel. It also introduces the role these texts and events serve in the ongoing life of the Jewish people.

This is a required course for the Master of Jewish Studies degree and the certificates in Messianic Jewish Studies and Hebrew Texts.

PREREQUISITES
1. One year of Biblical Hebrew at the college level or equivalent.
2. A college-level introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament or its equivalent. Completion of S101 “Introduction to the Tanakh” fulfills this prerequisite. Students who have not completed these requirements formally must seek the instructor’s permission before registering for this course.

SL501 – Messianic Jewish Spirituality
Instructor: Paul L. Saal
Online

Messianic Jewish spirituality shares uniquely in the spiritual life and values of Jewish tradition while also drawing from Christian traditions of spirituality. Using the Siddur as a primary text, this course explores Torah and Messiah-centered spirituality and how its individual and communal aspects may be nurtured in a Messianic Jewish context.

This class is required for the SJS Master of Jewish Studies degree and the Certificate in Messianic Jewish Studies.



S103 – Introduction to the Apostolic Writings
Instructor: David J. Rudolph
Online

A foundation course that familiarizes students with the history, background, literature and interpretative frameworks for understanding the Apostolic Writings/New Testament. The Apostolic Writings describe the life and teachings of Yeshua the Messiah of Israel and the earliest communities of his followers. Understanding the central themes, events, persons, chronology and theological diversity of the Apostolic Writings is essential for all followers of Yeshua.

This class fulfills the prerequisite for S502 Apostolic Writings: The Early Messianic Jewish Community.

Heb102– Biblical Hebrew 2
Instructors: Robin Van Riper/Karen Glasser
Location: Weekly Conference Call, Sunday evenings
Dates: January 3, 2010 – March 15, 2010
This schedule varies slightly from the SJS Graduate School calendar.

This is the second segment of a three-course sequence designed to familiarize the student with the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. Continued focus will be placed on mechanical skills as well as on Hebrew reading proficiency. Students will read and translate biblical texts.

One year of Biblical Hebrew at the college level, or its equivalent is a prerequisite for Master of Jewish Studies core courses in Tanakh and Rabbinic Literature. Successful completion of this three-course sequence fulfills this requirement.

PREREQUISITES
Successful completion of Biblical Hebrew 101 or equivalent with permission from the instructor.






H510 – Jewish-Christian Relations in Historical Context
Instructor: Mark S. Kinzer
Location: Online

Distinctive to a Messianic Jewish interpretation of Judaism is the conviction that the identities of Judaism and Christianity are inextricably intertwined, and that the fortified barrier dividing them reflects and perpetuates a tragic schism within one two-fold community. In this light the present class will examine the relationship between these two religious traditions from their origins at the end of the Second Temple period to their new encounter in the modern era. The course will examine key issues and key points of contact that contributed to generally accepted definitions of Judaism and Christianity, and will raise questions about the future of this relationship in view of the new circumstances of the twenty-first century and the witness of Messianic Judaism.

This is a required course for the Master of Jewish Studies degree.

T604 – Modern Jewish Perspectives on Judaism and Christianity
Instructor: Jennifer M. Rosner
Location: Online

This course will explore the way in which three modern Jewish thinkers—Franz Rosenzweig, Michael Wyschogrod, and Mark Kinzer—have conceived of the respective vocations of Judaism and Christianity and in what ways those vocations overlap to bring about God’s consummation and redemption of creation. These theologians will serve as our guides as we attempt to think creatively and constructively about Messianic Judaism’s key role in God’s redemptive purposes.

This course is an Elective.

PREREQUISITES
This seminar is for advanced students who have taken T501, S501, S502, R501, R502 (or permission of the instructor).



Heb103– Biblical Hebrew 3
Instructor: Robin Van Riper/Karen Glasser
Location: Weekly Conference Call

This is the third segment of the three-course sequence designed to familiarize the student with the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. Continued focus will be placed on mechanical skills as well as on Hebrew reading proficiency. Students will read and translate larger portions of biblical texts.

One year of Biblical Hebrew at the college level, or its equivalent is a prerequisite for MJTI’s School of Jewish Studies core courses in Tanakh and Rabbinic Literature. Successful completion of this three course sequence fulfills this requirement.

These courses provide the student with the means to read Biblical Hebrew with understanding as well as to increase competence in Jewish prayer. These skills are essential for full participation and solid lay and rabbinical leadership within the Messianic Jewish community.

PREREQUISITE
Successful completion of Biblical Hebrew 102 or its equivalent with permission from the instructor.



MJTI is an approved school of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations offering classes required for the UMJC Madrikh (Licensure) Certificate and S'micha (Ordination).

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