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Messianic Jewish Studies Certificate
interpretation of the Old Testament, and develop greater confidence in the Old Testament as a trustworthy guide to faith and life. 5. Be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the following: a historical outline of the NT; how each NT book fits into the outline; the broad historical and cultural backgrounds to the NT; and the basic theme and teaching of each NT book. The student will be able to evaluate critical views of the NT from an evangelical perspective. 6. Develop competency in Greek exegesis. 7. Develop competency in Hebrew exegesis. 8. Incorporate an understanding of Rabbinic thought and Old Testament Law in course studies and discipleship. 9. Value and prefer expository preaching. Students will learn to apply the biblical author's intended purpose of a Bible passage in a manner relevant to the lives of their hearers. 10. Develop skills of ministry specifically appropriate for the Jewish community, including the proficiencies that follow: • Students will be skilled in using Jewish liturgy in Messianic worship and practice (holidays, funerals, marriages, rites of passage, and music). • Students will speak and write with understanding about Jewish backgrounds of the Christian faith. • Students will be able to prepare biblical messages appropriate for the Messianic Jewish community. • Students will provide biblical pastoral counsel for the unique needs of the Messianic Jewish community. • As a result of personal experience, students will be able to describe the significance of modern Israel in the Jewish community. Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic equivalent from an accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the certificate relates to those objectives. Note: This program is conducted in New York. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactorily complete all courses for a total of 30 semester credits as outlined in the curriculum below. 2. Obtain a 3.0 GPA with no grade below a "C-" in all courses to be credited toward graduation. 3. At least 24 credits must be taken at this seminary. Transfer courses will be considered on a case by case basis. 4. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. Students are placed on academic probation if their GPA for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative GPA remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level (3.0) for continuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation. Curriculum Departments of Bible Exposition, Old Testament, or New Testament
TTBE 517
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
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Select two of the following:
TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis–Malachi TTBE 520 Survey of Matthew–Revelation TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis TTNT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels TTNT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles Department of Theology Select two of the following:
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TTTH 511 Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God TTTH 512 Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin TTTH 613 Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit TTTH 614 Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Department of Christian Ministry and Leadership and the Institute for Spiritual Formation Select two of the following: TTPT 609 Expository Preaching 1 TTPT 610 Contemporary Biblical Preaching 1 TTPT 760 Seminar (taken as Biblical Preaching) 2 TTPT 510 Evangelism and Follow-Up TTPT 602 Pastoral Ministry TTPT 707 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling TTPT 730 Biblical Leadership and Management TTSF 501 Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation TTSF 503 Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Messianic Jewish Studies Courses Select three of the following:
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TTTH 620 Rabbinic Theology TTTH 622 Theology of the Siddur TTHT 604 Jewish History TTPT 712 Ethics of the Fathers TTOT 603 Elements of Hebrew I TTOT 604 Elements of Hebrew II
TTOT 607 Hebrew Exegesis I – Torah 3 TTOT 608 Hebrew Exegesis II – Neviim 3 TTOT 613 Rabbinic Literature–Readings in Mishnah and Talmud Total Credits
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TTBE 517 and TTNT 503 required.
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Must be taken for 3 credits. TTBE 517 required, but TTNT 503 is not required. 3 TTOT 603 and TTOT 604 required.
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