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Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Messianic Jewish Studies
Who it's for
Whether you desire to lead in the Messianic Jewish community or feel called to be a bridge between the Church and the Jewish people, our Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Messianic Jewish Studies (BABMJS) program is designed for you.
What you'll learn
- Utilize sound hermeneutical principles and lexical aids in the interpretation of Scripture
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the socio-historical background of the Bible and its canonical narrative
- Delineate a knowledge of the heritage and traditions of the synagogue and the Church
- Articulate a knowledge of Messianic Jewish history, theology, and practice
- Assess various understandings of Christian theology, especially as they relate to Messianic Jewish and Spirit-empowered perspectives
- Apply biblical and theological principles to Messianic Jewish life and ministry
Curriculum
Foundational Core: 15 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible |
| BIBM 1301 | The Spirit-Formed Life |
| BIBL 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation |
| BIBT 2303 | To the Jew First |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations |
General Education: 43 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II |
| GOVT 2301 | Federal Government |
| GOVT 2305 | Texas State Government |
| HIST 1302 | American History 1 |
| HIST 1303 | American History 2 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible |
| PHED 1200 | Health and Wellness |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to’ Sociology |
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies Component Elective Creative Arts Elective |
Experiential Learning: 5 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 2101 | Practicum Prep |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
Major Courses: 33 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BHEB 3301 | Hebrew I |
| BHEB 3302 | Hebrew II |
| BIBL 2328 | Introduction to the Torah |
| BIBM 4302 | Senior Capstone |
| BMJS 4330 | Senior Messianic Jewish Studies Internship |
| BMJS 2302 | History of Messianic Judaism |
| BMJS 2310 | The Shape of Messianic Jewish Theology |
| BMJS 2325 | The New Testament and Second Temple Judaism |
| BMJS 3305 | Jewish Customs and Ceremonies |
| BMJS 3306 | Messianic Apologetics |
| BMJS 3323 | Antisemitism and the Holocaust Major Electives or Concentration Courses: 9 hours 9 hours from any BMJS, BIBL, BIBT, BHEB, and BGRK courses Greek I and II must be taken sequentially before a third BGRK course can be taken JEWISH CIVILIZATION, THOUGHT, AND CULTURE |
Concentration: 9 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BMJS 2320 | Introduction to Judaism |
| BMJS 3322 | History of the Jewish People |
| BMJS 4305 | The New Antisemitism |
Jewish Spirituality Concentration: 9 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BMJS 2323 | Introduction to Synagogue Worship |
| BMJS 2326 | The Jewish Festivals in Messianic Context |
| BMJS 4325 | Jewish Ethics 120 hours |
Total program hours: 120 hours
Why TKU
Spirit-formed leaders
Taught by faculty active in ministry.
Whole-person formation
Who you become, not just what you learn.
Culture of worship
Prayer and worship woven through campus life.
Community of care
Soul care from faculty, staff, and peers.