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113 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 will provide an overview of the history of Jewish mission from Apostolic times to the present. Three major periods of history are covered: (1) the first five centuries A.D.; (2) the sixth to the eighteenth century; and (3) the nineteenth century to the present. A key outcome of the course is to draw insights from past Jewish mission practices for practical application today. Two hours. MJ 590, 690 Studies in Messianic Judaism These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. MJ 591, 691 Individualized Study in Messianic Judaism These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Messianic Judaism under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. NEW TESTAMENT The New Testament department assists students in becoming at home in the New Testament in both English and Greek. Becoming familiar with the biblical content and with the techniques of interpreting the biblical record are emphasized. The approach is both synthetic and analytical. Two questions are preeminent—what does the Bible say and what does it mean? Students are encouraged to become independent as careful exegetes and interpreters of God's Word with the goal being the application in life and ministry of God's eternal truth.