FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is a Yeshiva?
   Yeshiva is the Hebrew name for an institute of religious higher education. Traditionally, a Yeshiva is a place to prepare for ministry also. The purpose of MBI Yeshiva is to properly prepare people for Messianic ministry.
   
   
2. What kind of school is MBI Yeshiva? Christian? Jewish?
   Messianic Bible Institute - Yeshiva is a Messianic Jewish/Hebrew university with elements of Jewish and Christian teachings, forming a distinctive entity which harkens back to the first century of Jewish followers of Messiah. We adhere to the Jewishness of Scriptural conduct and faith in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). More...
   
   
3. Must I be Jewish to be admitted?
   Absolutely not! Anyone may be admitted who is 18 or older and accepts Messiah Yeshua.
   
   
4. What can I do here online?
   The MBI Yeshiva online site is a distance education (correspondence) school that uses the Internet for the main interface of the school with students. You need an active e-mail address for contact purposes to attend the school.
   
   
5. Is MBI Yeshiva accredited?
   MBI Yeshiva is accredited with Transworld Accrediting Commission. MBI Yeshiva is registered as a "religious education only"  post-secondary school with the Virginia Council on Higher Education (see letter of exemption).
   
   
6. Is MBI Yeshiva associated with any other Messianic ministry?
    We are a wholly owned auxilliary of Messianic Bureau International. MBI Yeshiva as an institution is operated completely separately from any other ministry (except MBI). MBI Yeshiva is not associated with MJAA, UMJC, or MIA, yet MBI Yeshiva is glad to accept their Yeshiva credits and participation of their constituents. MBI Yeshiva is not associated with Messiah Biblical Institute of Tikkun Ministries, neither is it associated with Moody Bible Institute, both of which also use the initials MBI.
   
   
7. Does MBI Yeshiva have financial aid?
   Yes. We only accept scholarships directed for students (as tax deductible contribution), and we will give consultation to students to help them raise their own funds funds from donors.
   
   
8. Is there an MBI Yeshiva campus?
    MBI Yeshiva does not have a campus, but periodically holds local classes, special meetings or conferences at the central headquarters building in Newport News, Virginia. Local students must also take our correspondence courses to recieve enough credits to earn a degree.
   
   
9. Are there Veterans Benefits available?
    We are working diligently toward that goal.
   
   
10. What qualifications are required to be admitted? (More on Registrar page)
    The Messianic Certificate program requires only that you be at least 18 years old. To qualify for the Bachelor program you need  to have graduated from High School, or obtained a GED, or have earned a Messianic Certificate, or an Associate Degree (of any type), or have prior earned 30 credits. The Master program requires at least 90 undergraduate credits, or an earned Bachelor degree (of any type).  The Doctoral program requires that you already have earned a Master's degree and a 3.00 cumulative grade point average. All students must confess trust in Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah to be admitted.
    
    
11. How many courses should one take a semester?
    There are no required semesters in MBI Yeshiva, yet semester programs are available. Students work at their own pace and convenience. Three courses are to be completed per year to stay on the active list. Otherwise, the student will need to pay a reactivation fee ($25.00) to continue. We advise against attempting more than 30 credits per year. NOTICE:  Please check the financial page for current tuition and fees. Please check the registrar's page for current course requirements.
    
    
12. Does ministry experience count for credit?
    Yes. Your ministry experience can be applied as accelerated credits. The amount accepted depends on the years and the intensity of ministry. Accelerated credits may be applied up to one third of the total credits needed for graduation.  Accelerated credits are billed at fifty percent of tuition.
    
    
13. Are there other courses available besides those shown on the enrollment form?
     There will be. Instructors are constantly developing new courses, and we guarantee there will be enough for anyone to complete their studies for graduation. As courses are ready, they will be posted on the enrollment form
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14. Is there a way to receive more information?
    Our web site at  www.mbiyeshiva.edu  holds the most up to the minute information. We would also be pleased to receive your call at (757) 875-0000. For the quickest answer to your further questions e-mail us at mbiyeshiva@lycos.com. Thank you so much.