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106 MJ 503 Messianic Jewish Apologetics I: Historical and Theological Objections Provides a response to the principle Jewish objections to the Messianic credentials of Jesus of Nazareth, including historical, theological, Messianic prophecy, New Testament, and traditional Jewish objections. Topics seek to sensitize students to the reasoning behind the objections along with equipping them with reasonable, literate, and biblical responses. May also credit as an apologetics and ethics elective. Two hours. MJ 504 Messianic Jewish Theology I: Covenants and Eschatology This course will establish the biblical and theological foundations necessary to understand the Messianic Jewish views of the covenant relationship that exists between God and the nation of Israel, and the relationship that exists between the Church and the nation of Israel. Special emphasis is on the importance of the biblical covenants for understanding the place of Israel in the divine plan, as well as its place in eschatology. Two hours. MJ 505 Messianic Jewish Theology II: Key Issues in New Testament and Rabbinic Literature This course provides an overview of rabbinic literature and demonstrates how rabbinic tradition, oral and written, is reflected in the New Testament writings. This course addresses essential Messianic Jewish and evangelical doctrines such as the authority of Scripture, atonement, and the deity of Christ. Emphasis will be placed on how tradition defines theology and praxis in rabbinic Judaism, versus a biblical approach in Messianic Judaism. Two hours. MJ 506 Messianic Jewish Apologetics II: Messianic Prophecy A comprehensive treatment of Messianic prophecy as traced through the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the development of the Messianic hope in Israel, the royal and priestly streams of Messianic prophecy, principles for interpreting Messianic prophecy, and discussion of the New Testament's usage of the prophetic scriptures of the Tanakh. Two hours. MJ 601 The Gospels in their Jewish Context The study of the Gospels is indispensable for understanding Jesus the Messiah—who he is and what he came to do—and is absolutely essential to a living faith. The course studies Jesus' environment and background to provide an accurate framework for comprehending his life and teachings as recorded in the Gospels, with particular emphasis on Israel and Judaism in the Second Temple period. Two hours. MJ 603 Missiological Themes for Jewish Evangelism Provides practical insights for Jewish evangelism through a study of key themes and characters from the Patriarchs to the modern day. Major emphases of the course include (1) Jewish evangelism is most authentic and effective when springing from the Messianic Jewish community; (2) one-on-one evangelism is most effective when it encourages Jewish believers to worship in a Messianic context; and (3) Gentile churches that support sound Messianic Jewish practice provide a healthy environment for the spiritual growth of believers. May also credit as an Old Testament elective. Two hours. MJ 604 Jewish Mission History Examines key people and movements, along with prominent theological streams and notable missional methods employed to reach Jewish people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The course