Bachelor of Jewish Sectarianism

BACHELOR OF
JEWISH SECTARIANISM (B.J.S)

Understanding the Diversity of Jewish Thought and Practice

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Jewish Sectarianism (B.J.S.) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse Jewish sects, movements, and religious traditions that shaped the historical, theological, and cultural context of the Bible. Students will examine the origins, beliefs, practices, and influence of groups such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, Samaritans, and other significant Jewish communities from the Second Temple period through the early Christian era. The program integrates biblical studies, Jewish history, theology, historical research, and cultural analysis, enabling students to interpret Scripture within its original Jewish context while developing critical thinking, academic research, and ministry skills for teaching, leadership, and intercultural engagement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 101	Introduction to Jewish Sectarianism	3
BJS 102	Pentateuch Studies	3
BJS 103	Hebrew Language I	3
BJS 104	Leadership & Jewish Community Administration	3
BJS 105	Foundations of Jewish Theology	3
BJS 106	Jewish Ethics & Morality	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 107	Historical Books of the Hebrew Bible	3
BJS 108	Second Temple Judaism	3
BJS 109	Hermeneutics & Exegesis	3
BJS 110	Jewish Liturgical Practices	3
BJS 111	Spiritual Formation in Jewish Traditions	2
BJS 112	Jewish History: From Babylon to Roman Rule	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 201	Wisdom Literature & Sectarian Texts	3
BJS 202	Apocalyptic Literature in Jewish Thought	3
BJS 203	Jewish Doctrines on God & Covenant	3
BJS 204	Hebrew Language II	3
BJS 205	Hermeneutics II: Midrash and Talmudic Methods	3
BJS 206	Jewish Social Ethics & Community Development	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 207	Major Jewish Sects: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes	3
BJS 208	Jewish Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha	3
BJS 209	Jewish Views on Humanity & Morality	3
BJS 210	Worship & Synagogue Practices	2
BJS 211	Medieval Jewish History	3
BJS 212	Elective I (World Religions / Interfaith Studies)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 301	Minor Jewish Sects & Movements	3
BJS 302	Dead Sea Scrolls & Sectarian Writings	3
BJS 303	Jewish Theology of Salvation & Redemption	3
BJS 304	Jewish Leadership & Community Growth	3
BJS 305	Jewish Pastoral Practices	2
BJS 306	Elective II (Evangelism / Discipleship in Jewish Context)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 307	Talmudic Literature & Halakhic Studies	3
BJS 308	Prophecy and Messianic Expectations	3
BJS 309	Jewish Sacred Texts: Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim	3
BJS 310	Jewish Angels, Demons & Spiritual Beings	2
BJS 311	Aramaic Language	3
BJS 312	Elective III (Outreach / Social Engagement)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 401	Apocalyptic & Mystical Literature	3
BJS 402	Jewish Eschatology	2
BJS 403	Jewish Responses to Historical Crises	3
BJS 404	Apologetics in Jewish Thought	3
BJS 405	Research & Academic Writing Methods	3
BJS 406	Elective IV (Church Planting / Missions)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BJS 407	Contemporary Jewish Thought & Issues	3
BJS 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BJS 409	Modern Theories in Jewish Sectarian Studies	3
BJS 410	Elective V (Interfaith Dialogue / Gender Studies)	4
BJS 411	Elective VI (Environmental Stewardship / Social Justice)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Ancient Israel Studies

Faculty: Jewish Sectarianism

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma of Jewish Sectarianism (or equivalent) from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of 136 credit hours.
Passing of a comprehensive examination.
Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
Demonstrated practical community impact project, such as:
o A leadership plan for a Jewish community or sect.
o A discipleship or educational development program.
o A community outreach, social justice, or interfaith engagement initiative.

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Bachelor of Jewish Sectarianism