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Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.
Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.
Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.
Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Jewish Sectarianism (M.JS) is an advanced graduate program designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the diverse Jewish sects, movements, and religious communities that shaped the historical, theological, and cultural context of the Bible. Students will examine the beliefs, practices, literature, and historical development of groups such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, and other Second Temple Jewish movements. This program integrates biblical studies, historical research, and theological analysis to equip students for scholarly research, biblical interpretation, teaching, apologetics, and ministry within Jewish and Christian contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Jewish Sectarian History
Second Temple Studies
Historical Biblical Analysis
Jewish Theology Understanding
Ancient Text Interpretation
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 – Foundations of Jewish Sectarianism (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MJS-501 |
Introduction to Jewish Sectarianism: Historical and Theological Foundations |
3 |
|
MJS-502 |
Second Temple Judaism: Texts and Traditions |
3 |
|
MJS-503 |
Rabbinic Literature: Mishnah and Talmud Foundations |
3 |
|
MJS-504 |
Research Methodology in Jewish Studies |
3 |
Semester 2 – Jewish Sects and Communities (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MJS-511 |
The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes: Beliefs and Practices |
3 |
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MJS-512 |
Apocalyptic Movements in Jewish History |
3 |
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MJS-513 |
Jewish Mysticism: From Merkavah to Kabbalah |
3 |
|
MJS-514 |
Field Practicum I (Community/Interfaith Contexts) |
3 |
Semester 3 – Modern Jewish Movements and Interactions (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MJS-521 |
Medieval Jewish Sects: Karaites, Rabbanites, and Others |
3 |
|
MJS-522 |
Modern Jewish Denominations: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform |
3 |
|
MJS-523 |
Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations in Historical Perspective |
3 |
|
MJS-524 |
Elective (Choose One): Jewish Political Movements / Jewish Ethics / Zionism and Diaspora Studies |
3 |
Semester 4 – Research and Specialization (12 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MJS-531 |
Thesis / Major Research Project (25,000–35,000 words) |
6 |
|
MJS-532 |
Field Practicum II (Synagogue, Interfaith, or Community Research) |
3 |
|
MJS-533 |
Elective (Choose One): Holocaust and Jewish Identity / Jewish Philosophy / Contemporary Sectarian Debates |
3 |
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Total Credit Hours: 48
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
Department: Ancient Israel Studies
Faculty: Jewish Sectarianism
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Jewish Sectarianism, or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1200
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Bible Teacher
- Seminary Lecturer
- Biblical Researcher
- Christian Apologist
- Ministry Consultant
- Academic Writer
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 48 credit hours.
- Passing of a comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a Master’s thesis / major research project (25,000–35,000 words).
- Demonstrated practical fieldwork impact project (such as a synagogue-based research initiative, interfaith dialogue program, or community documentation project).
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