Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
C. Students will be able to prepare biblical messages appropriate for the Messianic Jewish community. D. Students will provide biblical pastoral counsel for the unique needs of the Messianic Jewish community. E. As a result of personal experience, students will be able to describe the significance of modern Israel in the Jewish community. Core Requirements (64 Credits) Students enrolling in the Messianic Jewish Studies concentration will take the following core courses in place of the Core Requirements section listed above. TTBE 517 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods Credit(s): 3. TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis–Malachi Credit(s): 3. TTBE 520 Survey of Matthew–Revelation Credit(s): 3. TTBE 726
Concentration-Specific Requirements (28 Credits) ISCL 555 Introduction to World Missions
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Educational Ministry in the Church
TTCE 600 TTPT 510 TTPT 592 TTPT 602 TTPT 610 TTPT 614 TTPT 703 TTPT 722 TTPT 730 TTPT 791
Evangelism and Follow-Up
Field Education II Pastoral Ministry
Contemporary Biblical Preaching Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA
The Church and Society Small Group Discipleship
Biblical Leadership and Management
Field Internship
Credit(s): 0–2.
TTPT 791 must be taken for 0 credits. TTPT 792 Field Internship TTPT 792 must be taken for 1 credits. Elective Requirements (4 or 6 Credits) Thesis Track (4 Credits) TTHE 797 Thesis First Draft: M.Div.
Expositional Methodology in Daniel and Revelation
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 0. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 0. Credit(s): 0.
Credit(s): 0–2.
Patristic and Medieval Theology Reformation and Modern Theology
TTHT 505 TTHT 506 TTNT 503
Introduction to Exegesis
TTNT 501 and 502 are prerequisites to this course. TTNT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 2.
Thesis Final Draft: M.Div.
TTHE 798
Exegesis in the Epistles Elements of Hebrew I Elements of Hebrew II
TTNT 605 TTOT 603 TTOT 604 TTPH 602 TTPT 591 TTPT 592 TTPT 602 TTPT 609 TTPT 691 TTPT 692 TTPT 707
Non-Thesis Track (6 Credits) Choose 6 credits of electives, 2 courses of which must be chosen from the list below: ISCL 727 Principles of Church Multiplication Credit(s): 3. TTCE 558 Interpersonal Development Credit(s): 2–3. TTHT 705 History of Revivals Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 701 The World of the New Testament Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 722 Exegesis of the Gospel of Luke Credit(s): 2–3. TTTH 717 Theology of Human Nature Credit(s): 2–3. TTTH 718 Theology of Christian Nurture Credit(s): 2–3. Messianic Jewish Studies This concentration is only offered through the Charles Feinberg Center in New York. International Student Admission Requirement International applicants must demonstrate a TOEFL score of 100 iBT to gain admission into the Feinberg M.Div. program. Mission and Learning Outcomes Provides training and preparation for a variety of professional ministries that serve the Jewish community in roles such as Messianic congregational leader, outreach coordinator, missions worker, or educator. Includes opportunities for specialized study of the Bible and theological reflection with a focus on aspects of Jewish studies. Enrollment in concentration-specific courses is limited to students admitted to Messianic Jewish Studies concentration. As a result of this program the student will: 1. Master the Hebrew language. 2. Develop competency in Hebrew exegesis. 3. Incorporate an understanding of Rabbinic thought and Old Testament Law in course studies and discipleship. 4. Employ knowledge of Jewish culture and values effectively in diverse ministry situations. 5. Develop skills of ministry specifically appropriate for the Jewish community, including the proficiencies that follow: A. Students will be skilled in using Jewish liturgy in Messianic worship and practice (holidays, funerals, marriages, rites of passage, and music). B. Students will speak and write with understanding about Jewish backgrounds of the Christian faith.
Apologetics
Introduction to Field Education
Field Education II Pastoral Ministry
Expository Preaching Field Education III Field Education IV
Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation Theological Research Methodologies Theology I - Introduction: Revelation and Nature of God Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man and Sin Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit
Credit(s): 2.
TTSF 501
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 credits. TTSF 503
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTSS 510 TTTH 511
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 512
Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 613
Credit(s): 3.
Theology IV - The Church and Last Things Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 614
Concentration Specific Requirements (29 or 34 Credits) If student is not writing a thesis, the following courses are required. If student is writing a thesis, TTTH 622 and TTPT 712 are not required. TTHT 604 Jewish History Credit(s): 3. TTNT 701 The World of the New Testament Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 701 should be taken for 2 credits. TTOT 607 Hebrew Exegesis I – Torah Credit(s): 3. TTOT 608 Hebrew Exegesis II – Neviim and Ketuvim Credit(s): 3. TTPT 510 Evangelism and Follow-Up Credit(s): 3. TTPT 610 Contemporary Biblical Preaching Credit(s): 3. TTPT 712 Ethics of the Fathers Credit(s): 2. TTPT 723 Integration in Jewish Studies Credit(s): 3. TTPT 730 Biblical Leadership and Management Credit(s): 3.
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