Jewish Studies Program
The MJTI Messianic Jewish Studies Program is designed to give the student a broad exposure to Jewish Studies in a Messianic Jewish context. The MJS degree requires 42 credits consisting of Introduction to Graduate Studies (1 credit), Hebrew (3 credits) Core Courses (29 credits), electives (6 credits) and a Capstone Project (3 credits)
MJS Degree Program Objectives
Students who complete the requirements of the MJS degree will be able to:
- Understand the historical development of Jewish religious thought and practice in the light of God’s enduring covenantal commitment to the Jewish people and the mission and teaching of Yeshua the Messiah.
- Articulate how traditional formulations of Yeshua-faith are challenged and reshaped by such an understanding of the historical development of Jewish religious thought and practice.
- Study classic Jewish writings in their original languages, to understand their historical context and relevance to Jewish faith and practice and how they can be engaged appreciatively by Messianic Jews as our own heritage.
- Understand the Apostolic Writings as Jewish writings essential for interpreting the history of Jewish life, thought and practice, and which themselves are rightly interpreted in light of that history.
- Articulate the meaning and significance of Messianic Judaism for the Jewish people and the Christian Church in the 21st century.
Academic Coursework:
Prerequisite Coursework
GR101 Introduction to Graduate Studies
Biblical Hebrew
BH 501 First-Year Biblical Hebrew Parts a, b and c
Biblical and Rabbinic Texts
S501 Tanakh: The Beginnings of Judaism and the Jewish People
S502 Apostolic Writings: The Early Messianic Jewish Community
S620 Biblical Hermeneutics
R501 Introduction to Rabbinic Literature
Jewish History
H502 History of Judaism & the Jewish People
H504 Contemporary Judaism
H510 History of Jewish-Christian Relations
Messianic Jewish Theology
T501 Messianic-Jewish Theology
T601 God & Messiah
RS 502 Key Events in the Jewish Lifestyle
Electives
The Master of Messianic Jewish Studies degree is completed by taking six (2) three-credit electives chosen by students with the approval of their advisor. Elective courses build on the core courses and are chosen with the intention of giving MJS students substantial exposure to Scripture, Rabbinic Writings, and Messianic Jewish theology. The elective courses are designed to give students the ability to read a range of Hebrew writings with comprehension, grasp modes of thought and spirituality expressed in Scripture and Rabbinic writings, and a knowledge of primary issues that inform Messianic Jewish theology. The electives are distributed as follows:
- Scripture electives
- Rabbinic Writings electives
- Theology electives
- General electives
Capstone Project (Choose One)
GR201 Master’s Thesis
GR202 Trimester in Israel
GR203 Messianic Jewish Ministry Project
GR204 Humanitarian Service Project
For a complete program description and admission requirements or if you have any questions please contact us at admin@mjti.org or call 614.519.1162.