(San Jose campus)
This specialization track provides both foundational and advanced training for those involved in evangelistic and discipleship ministry among Jews. While designed to meet in particular the graduate-level training needs of Jews for Jesus staff, others who share their passion for communicating the gospel of Jesus to Jewish people are welcome to participate in this program. Special consideration is given to engaging the theological, historical and cultural dynamics that shape both the challenges and opportunities associated
with contemporary Jewish ministry.
The program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours:
Spiritual formation: 6 hours
SFS 501 Learning to Love God and Others (2)
SFS 502 Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines (2)
SFS 504 Growing into Ethical Maturity (2)Biblical interpretation studies: 16 hours
DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture (4)
BLS 501X Interpreting Old Testament I: Genesis - 2 Samuel (2)
BLS 501Y Interpreting Old Testament II: 1 Kings - Song of Solomon (2)
BLS 502X Interpreting Old Testament III: Isaiah to Malachi (2)
BLS 502Y Interpreting New Testament I: Gospels (2)
BLS 503X Interpreting New Testament II: Epistles 1 (2)
BLS 503Y Interpreting New Testament III: Epistles 2 (2)Theological studies: 10 hours
THS 501 Knowing the Triune God: Theology I (4)
THS 502 Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II (4)
THS 503 Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III (2)Ministerial studies: 12 hours
Required—4 hours:
DMS 501 Thinking Theologically about Ministry (2)
DMS 506 Developing Godly Leadership 21st Century (2)
Restricted electives—Select 8 hours from among the following:
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture (2)
DMS 502 Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship (2)
EMS 505 Growing Disciples Intentionally (2)
PTS 503 Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics (2)
PTS 504 Maximizing the Church’s Redemptive Influence (2)
PTS 507 Providing Pastoral Counseling (2)
PTS 508 Developing Strong Families (2)
PTS 510 Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons (2)Mentored Ministry: 6 hours
MFM 500 Discovering/Developing Your Ministry Potential (2)
MFM 501/504 Mentored Field Ministry (1+1+1+1)
(see program advisor for MFM/practicum details)Specialization track: 8 hours
Select eight credits from among the following:
JMS 501 Theological Themes in Jewish Ministry (2)
JMS 502 Jewish History (2)
JMS 503 History of Jewish Missions (2)
JMS 504 Jewish Religious Thought (2)
JMS 509 Practical Issues in Jewish Evangelism (1)Open electives: 2 hours
Total: 60 hours
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