| ORDER |
CODE |
COURSE
/ SYNOPSIS |
CREDITS |
INSTRUCTOR |
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Torah
Studies
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T101/501
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Essentials of Messianic Jewish Faith
"Gain the essential truths and principles for
defending the Messianic faith."
Order Textbook: Messianic Jewish Survival
Guide
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3
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Donald
L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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T103/503
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The
Patriarch Avraham
"How Abraham
is the focus for the New Covenant in Messiah."
Required Textbook: Our Father Abraham
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3
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Donald L.
Doherty, M.Th. |
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T104/504
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Introduction to Torah
"Investigating and challenging the centuries of
misinterpretation and neglect of Torah."
Order Textbook: Torah Rediscovered
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3
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Sariella Creeger, M.Rb. |
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T105/505
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Interpreting the Torah
"Master the important principles for discovering
the depth of the plain text (p'shat) meaning of the Word of
G-d."
Required Textbook: Studying the Torah: A Guide to
In-Depth Interpretation
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3
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Donald
L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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T106/506 |
Theology of Jewish Torah
"Meaning of Torah from the traditional Jewish
perspective."
Required Textbook:
This is
Torah
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3
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Donald L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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T203/503
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The
Temple
"Historical and
biblical understanding of the meaning, function, glory, and
spirituality of the Hebrew Temple."
Required Textbook: The Temple: Its Ministry and
Services
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3
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Linda G.
Hargis, Ph.D |
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T204/504 |
Torah 1 - The Parshiyot and Genesis
"Follow the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, including parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant). The readings emphasize traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application."
Required Textbook: Walk Genesis!
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3
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Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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T205/505
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Torah 2 - Exodus (Shemoth)
"Follow the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, including parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant). The readings emphasize traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application."
Required Textbook: Walk Exodus!
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3
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Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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T206/506
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Torah 3 - Leviticus (Vayikrah)
"Follow the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, including parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant). The readings emphasize traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application."
Required Textbook: Walk Leviticus!
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3
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Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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T207/507
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Torah 4 - Numbers (Bamidbar)
"Follow the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, including parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant). The readings emphasize traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application."
Required Textbook: Walk Numbers!
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3
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Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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T208/508
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Torah 5 - Deuteronomy (Devarim)
"Follow the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, including parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant). The readings emphasize traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application."
Required Textbook: Walk Deuteronomy!
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3
|
Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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Biblical
Studies
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B101/501
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Survey
of the Tanakh
"A survey of the
account of Israel's history in the Tanakh."
Required Textbook: Kingdom of Priests
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4
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Donald L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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B102/502 |
The
B'rit Chadashah
"A survey of
the New Testament from the Jewish perspective."
Required Textbook: The Jewish New
Testament or
Complete Jewish Bible
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4
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Franceilia N. McDonald, M.Rb. |
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B103/503
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Life
of Yeshua
"Concentration on
the Jewish ministry of Yeshua as shown in the gospel
narratives."
Required Textbook:
Yeshua: the Remembrance
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4
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Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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B404/604 |
Biblical Hebrew I
"The Biblical Hebrew course will prepare the
student to read and understand the original Hebrew scriptures. The
Master in Rabbinic Studies degree requires completion of a biblical
Hebrew language course."
Required
Texbook: Biblical Hebrew:
Step-by-Step
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4
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William S. White, A.B. |
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B405/605
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Biblical
Hebrew II
"Biblical Hebrew 1 coursework required. "
Required Texbook: Biblical Hebrew:
Step-by-Step
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4
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William S. White, A.B. |
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B105/505
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Interpreting the Prophets
"An overview of the prophetic style and substance in the
Tanakh. An elective only."
Required
Textbook: Interpreting the Prophetic
Word
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3
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TBA |
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B106/506 |
Mishlei (Proverbs)
"A Messianic Jewish approach to today’s issues
from the Proverbs"
Required Textbook: Proverbial Wisdom and Common
Sense
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3
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Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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B107/507
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Romans
" An Overview of the book of Romans. Helps gain insight
on how Paul views Torah"
Required Textbook: Romans:
From the Mind of Paul
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3
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Jamie Perez,
M.Ed |
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B402/602 |
Tour
of Israel / The Land of the Bible
"Credit given for touring Israel and writing a 3000 word
paper on The Land of the Bible: How It Fares Today.
Your tour can be with any provider or host."
|
4
|
Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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Historical
Studies
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H101/501 |
Jewish
History Since the Bible
"The
highs and lows of Jewish events since the biblical
record."
Required Textbook: Scattered Among the Nations
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3
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TBA |
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H102/502 |
Great
Women of Israel
"From Eve to
Esther to Miriam. Lessons on the life and decisions of Israel's
heroins of faith."
Required Textbook:
A Woman God Can Use
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3
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Linda G.
Hargis, Ph.D |
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H202/602
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Jewish
Social Life in the Time of Messiah
"Talmud and history come together to showcase biblical Jewish
lifestyles."
Required Textbook:
Sketches of Jewish Social
Life
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3
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James R. Bryce, M.Th |
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H203/603 |
The Middle East
"Surveys the Middle East, including the Arab-Israeli
conflict, U.S. policy, the Persian Gulf, oil and Islam. Includes
historic, geographic, political and economic profiles of 15 Middle
Eastern countries."
Order Textbook: The Middle
East
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3
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Instructor TBA |
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H204/604 |
Holocaust: The History
"The purpose of this course is not to familiarize the student with how the final solution was carried out, but to help students grasp why the Holocaust happened at that place and at that time."
Required Textbooks: A history of the Holocaust
Holocaust a History
Hitler's Willing Executioners
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3
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Yeshuel Creeger, B.A. |
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Messianic Theology
Studies
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A101/501 |
Messianic Apologetics 1
"This course will provide you with detailed answers
to the
general and historical objections most commonly raised by Jewish
people to believing in Messiah Yeshua." For example: "I was born a
Jew and I'll die a Jew" and "If Jesus is the Jewish Messiah, why
isn't there peace on earth?"
Required Textbook: Answering
Jewish Objections to Jesus: General and Historical Objections
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3
|
Donald L. Doherty, M.Th |
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A102/502 |
Messianic Apologetics 2
"This course continues Messianic Apologetics I by delving
deeply into the most theological objections Jewish people most
commonly raise to beieving in Messiah Yeshua." For example:
"Christianity is a religion of the creed; Judaism is the religion of
the deed" and "G-d doesn't want human sacrifice."
Required Textbook: Answering
Jewish Objections to Jesus: Theological Objections
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3
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* Currently not available. Course is being revised. Donald L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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A103/503 |
Messianic Apologetics 3
"This course covers the important key principles that will
help you see that in fact, Yeshua fulfilled the prophecies of the
Hebrew Scriptures." For example: "You're completely mis-interpreting
Isaiah!", "This verse has nothing to do with your Jesus - it's not
even a Messianic prophecy!"
Required Textbook: Answering
Jewish Objections to Jesus: Messianic Prophecy
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3
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* Currently not available. Course is being revised. Donald L. Doherty, M.Th. |
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M101/501 |
Basics of Messianic Theology 1
"Foundations for faith from the Hebrew roots
perspective"
Required Textbooks:
Messianic Jewish
Manifesto and
The
Right To Kill The Lamb
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3
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James R. Bryce, M.Th |
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M102/502 |
Theology of the Talit
"The history, meaning and devotional use of the Jewish prayer
shawl according to the scriptures"
Required Textbook: The Talit: Garment Of Glory
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3
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Catherine M. Doherty, M.Ed.
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M103/503 |
Theology of Prayer
"Discover the ancient role of prayer and its symbolism in
Israelite worship"
Required Textbook:
Incense of the Saints
(Free textbook --- Password and Username
will be supplied with course order)
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3
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Marcia Kaye Wright, M.A. |
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M111/511 |
Basics
of Messianic Theology 2
"Continuing studies in the foundations of Messianic
faith"
Required Textbook: Jewish Roots: A Foundation of BiblicalTheology
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4
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James R. Bryce, M.Th |
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M201/601 |
Eschatology
"A study of the
end times, especially the chronology concerning Messiah's second
coming."
NOTE: This course is
Essay intensive.
(All necessary
materials are included with the course.)
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3
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Bruce R. Booker, Ph.D, D.D. |
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C201/601 |
Christian Biblical Interpretation
"The principles and processes of interpreting the
Bible according to classical Christian ideas. Presented for
information purposes. An elective only."
Required Textbook: Hermeneutics
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3
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William S. White, A.B. |
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M301/603 |
Festivals of Israel
"One writer's interpetation of the meaning in G-d's appointed
festivals. An elective only."
Required Textbook: The Seven Holy Feasts of Israel
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3
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Sariella Creeger, M.Rb. |
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M304/604 |
Theology of Worship
Required Textbook: The Perpetual Flame: Offering Worship Acceptable to God
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4
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Jamie
Perez, M.Ed. |
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M305/505 |
The Constantine Conspiracy
An Independent Study Course covering any research not covered in the course text.
Required Textbook: The Constantine Conspiracy
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3
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Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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Jewish Studies
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J101/501 |
Talmud I
"Introduction to the Jewish Talmud (oral tradition) with
major teachings of the rabbinic sages."
Required Textbook: Everyman's
Talmud
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3
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* Currently not available. Course is being revised.
Instructor TBA
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J201/601 |
Jewish
Philosophers & Philosophy
"Discover the wit and wisdom of the great Jewish sages of
history."
Required Textbook:
Jewish Literacy
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4
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Sariella Creeger, M.Rb. |
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J302/612 |
Jewish
Spirituality
"The nature of
Jewishness in practice and worship."
Required Textbooks: To Pray as a Jew and To Be a Jew
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3
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TBA |
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J204/604 |
The
Language of Judaism
"Concepts
from Mitzvah to Midrash, Teshuvah to Tanakh, Kol Nidre to Kibbutz
come alive as their origins, histories and derivations are
explained."
Required Textbook:
The Language of
Judaism
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3
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Franceilia McDonald, MRb |
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J401/501 |
Lex Judaica
"A comprehensive survey of Jewish law. This is
'senior' material and should be properly taken in later stages of
degree work."
Required Textbook:
The Spirit of Jewish
Law
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4
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Instructor TBA |
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J402/602 |
Shimirat ha-Lashon
"Shimirat ha-Lashon has always been a central theme of Jewish ethics and morality. From the perspective of a leading mainstream rabbi, this course explores how we are to use speech ethically.
Required Textbook: Words that Hurt, Words that Heal
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3
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Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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J403/603 |
A Rabbi in Israel
"Covers the Rabbinate as a vocation
and calling"
Required Textbook: The Rabbinate as a Calling and Vocation: Models
of Rabbinic Leadership
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3
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William S. White, A.B.
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Practical
Studies
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P100/400 |
The Sabbath
"This text shares the meaning of the Sabbath for both Jews and Christians. The book adressess important questions concerning the Sabbath and other controversial aspects surrounding the Sabbath."
Required Textbook: The Sabbath: Entering G-d's Rest
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3
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Catherine Doherty, M.Ed. |
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P101/501 |
Mastering Biblical Research
"Learning the critical and historical methods of biblical
research."
Required Textbook:
Multipurpose Tools for Bible
Study
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3
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Linda G. Hargis, Ph.D. |
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P102/502 |
Personal Communications
"How to interact with various people in various situations
for the best and right results."
Required Textbook: People Skills
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3
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Linda G.
Hargis, Ph.D |
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P103/503 |
Islam
"Study of the
history of the religion of Mohammad, and how Judaism and
Christianity relate to it."
Required
Textbooks: Islam Revealed
Reaching Muslims for
Christ
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3
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TBA |
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P104/504 |
Public Speaking
" Intro to basic oral communications and essentials of disseminating the Word of G-d."
Order Textbook: TBA
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3
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Marcia Kaye Wright, M.A. |
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P201/601
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The
Jewish Home
"Understanding the
rituals and practices used in maintaining Jewishness at
home."
Required Textbook: The Jewish Home
Advisor
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3
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Linda
G.Hargis, Ph.D |
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P402/622 |
Ministry Term Paper (Bachelor) or Thesis (Master)
"2500/5000 word paper describing and exposing your calling as revealed in the scriptures." Write
.
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3/6
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Instructor to be assigned |
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P403/633 |
Internship/Practicum
This is reserved for
accelerated ministerial experience credits ($40.00 each). Credits
are awarded according to years of ministry: 3 for each full time
year. Available only on the Bachelor's and Master's level. Write .
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Academic Dean |
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P405/505 |
The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet
"The Hebrew alphabet is part of every day life, in prayer,
in Torah study, or other areas of Jewish activity. Our first introduction to education is
through the Aleph-Beis, because it is the foundation of knowledge."
Required Textbook: The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet
Also needed: HebrewFlash Cards Aleph Bet Learning Easy!!!
To order the Hebrew Flash Cards e-mail the Instructor.
.
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3
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Franceilia McDonald, MRb |