Master of Divinity – Concentration in Messianic Jewish Studies

Gain the foundational knowledge of Scripture, Messianic Judaism and ministry needed to equip you for your calling to lead or to teach through our MJS-focused Master of Divinity degree. Whether you desire to lead in the Messianic community or feel called to be a bridge between the Church and the Jewish people, our Messianic Jewish Studies (MJS) program is designed for you. This program is truly one of a kind. It is accredited, Spirit-filled, and approved by the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) for training rabbis and teachers. You can earn this degree online or on-ground (Southlake).

    Meet the Director

    Dr. David Rudolph

    Rabbi David Rudolph (Ph.D., Cambridge University) was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metro area where he attended Congregation Beth El, a Conservative synagogue, and Beth Messiah Congregation, a Messianic synagogue. David had a profound encounter with the God of Israel when he was 16 and a junior at Walt Whitman High School. This changed the course of his life. For the rest of the story, click here.

    Why The King's
    • Spirit-formed leaders training Spirit-formed leaders. Given that many of our credentialed faculty are actively involved in ministry, their teaching comes from a perspective of applied knowledge.
    • Whole-person formation. For us, it’s not just about what you learn, it’s about who you become. We believe your transformation for ministry should include deepening your walk with Jesus.
    • Culture of worship and prayer. It could be the prayer room, weekly chapel, a classroom, or just a hallway – wherever it occurs, we live a life of prayer and worship.
    • Community of care. Whether you take classes online or on-ground, soul care from faculty, staff, and peers extends from the classroom into your daily life.
    • Growth in difference. When you get into a classroom with different generations, ethnicities, experiences, and faith journeys, you grow both personally and spiritually. You maintain your difference, but you grow in unity.
    Program Purpose

    This concentration seeks to:

    • Prepare men and women for Messianic Jewish ministry;
    • Provide a knowledge of Scripture and the tools and methods to interpret Scripture;
    • Provide a knowledge of Judaism and Christianity and the relationship between these religious traditions;
    • Provide a knowledge of Messianic Jewish history, theology and practice;
    • Equip students with practical ministry skills in the areas of Messianic Jewish leadership, teaching, preaching, worship, counseling, and administration;
    • Assist students in developing a theology of Messianic Jewish ministry;
    • Develop practical ministry skills through supervised Messianic Jewish ministry experiences; and
    • Encourage students to develop their unique spiritual gifts and to integrate these gifts into their theological studies and Messianic Jewish ministry.
    Learning Objectives/Outcomes

    Upon completion of this concentration, students will be able to:

    • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply biblical texts using sound hermeneutical principles and exegetical methods;
    • Demonstrate a knowledge of the heritage, traditions and practices of the global Pentecostal/Charismatic Movements, including a vision for healing the schism between the Church and the Jewish people;
    • Evidence a familiarity with traditional Jewish and Messianic Jewish history, theology and practice;
    • Articulate a biblically-based theology of Messianic Jewish ministry and leadership that is Spirit-empowered and informed by the calling of Israel and the Body of Messiah;
    • Apply biblical and theological knowledge to one’s personal spiritual formation within the context of Messianic Jewish ministry;
    • Communicate the knowledge of who God is and what He has done clearly, accurately, and with love and respect.
    Curriculum

    BIBLICAL STUDIES 12 HOURS

    BIBD 6318 Tanakh 3
    BIBD 6319 The New Testament as Jewish Literature 3
    BIBL 6302 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
    BIBL 6308 Life of Jesus in Historical Context 3

    THEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL STUDIES 15 HOURS

    BIBD 5300 Messianic Jewish Theology 3
    BIBD 6301 Christian Theology I 3
    BIBD 6302 Christian Theology II 3
    BIBH 5302 Christian History and Renewal I 3
    BIBH 5303 Christian History and Renewal II 3

    PRACTICAL MINISTRY STUDIES  18 HOURS

    BIBC 7301 OR BIBM 6324 Pastoral Counseling OR Messianic Jewish Pastoral Care 3
    BIBM 5305 The Spirit Formed Leader 3
    BIBM 5307 Homiletics 3
    BIBM 6301 Graduate Ministry Practicum 3
    BIBM 6319 Congregational Growth and Development 3
    BIBM 7315 Master’s Capstone Project: Divinity 3

    CONCENTRATION COURSES  21 HOURS

    APOL 6304 Messianic Jewish Outreach 3
    BIBD 6320 Messianic Jewish Spirituality 3
    BIBM 7310 Jewish-Christian Relations 3
    BIBH 5304 Messianic Judaism in Antiquity and the Modern Era 3
    BIBH 7325 OR BIBH 7323 Studies in the Land of Israel OR Israel Study Trip 3
    BIBL 6320 Jewish Practices in Messianic Context 3
    BIBL 6321 Introduction to Rabbinic Literature 3

    HEBREW COURSES 6 HOURS

    BHEB 5301 Hebrew I 3
    BHEB 5302 Hebrew II 3

    MESSIANIC JEWISH STUDIES ELECTIVES 6 HOURS

    Choose 6 hours from the following:
    APOL 7302 Messianic Jewish Apologetics 3
    BGRK 6301 Greek I 3
    BGRK 6302 Greek II 3
    BIBH 6309 Israel in the Spirit-Empowered Tradition 3
    BIBH 5320 Studies in Antisemitism and the Holocaust 3
    BIBH 6322 History of Judaism and the Jewish People 3
    BIBM 7302 Studies in the New Antisemitism 3
    BIBL 5315 Studies in Matthew and Early Judaism 3
    BIBL 5317 Studies in the Jewish Calendar 3
    BIBL 5319 Studies in Luke-Acts and Early Judaism 3
    BIBH 7321 Biblical Geography of Israel Study Trip 3
    BIBL 6305 Studies in John and Early Judaism 3
    BIBL 6307 Studies in Romans and Early Judaism 3
    BIBL 7306 Introduction to Midrash 3
    BIBL 7302 Studies in Jewish Ethics 3
    BIBL 7303 The Talmud 3
    BIBL 6313 Studies in Galatians and Early Judaism 3
    BIBL 6314 Studies in the Torah 3
    BIBL 6317 Studies in the Ketuvim 3
    BIBL 73XX Biblical Exegetical Book Study Course 3
    BIBM 6308 Messianic Jewish Non-profits 3
    BIBL 6311 Studies in the Nevi’im 3
    BIBM 7301 Engaging Antisemitism in the Church and Public Square 3
    BIBM 6320 The Basics of Synagogue Worship 3

     

    I’m Interested

    “There’s something different about TKU and you do not fully understand that until you get here. It changes you. He changes you! No place I’d rather be.”

    – KRISTEY SIMMONS, Alumna