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 |
