Master of Divinity | Concentration in Messianic Jewish Studies

Program Objectives

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 Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and properly apply biblical texts using sound hermeneutical principles and exegetical methods;
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the heritage and traditions of the Synagogue and the Church;
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Messianic Jewish history, theology and practice;
• Articulate a biblically-based theology of Messianic Jewish ministry that is Spirit-led and informed by the calling of Israel and the Body of Messiah;
• Integrate biblical and theological knowledge with Messianic Jewish ministry;
• Communicate the knowledge of who God is and what He has done clearly, accurately, and with love and respect; and
• Articulate knowledge of and show ability to participate in Messianic Jewish ministry.

Prerequisites

*In addition to the MDIV – Concentration in MJS Degree requirements, the following courses must be completed, unless previously satisfied at the undergraduate level, therefore increasing the degree requirement to 87 semester hours.

• BIBL 1301 Old Testament Studies – 3 hours
• BIBL 1302 New Testament Studies – 3 hours
• BIBL 2301 Biblical Background and Interpretation – 3 hours

The King’s University (TKU) is an accredited, Spirit-empowered, evangelical university with branch campuses and teaching sites in multiple U.S. cities. TKU offers students a complete educational experience by combining higher education with practical ministry experience within dynamic local churches. This complete educational experience prepares and equips students to serve in the local church, the marketplace and around the world.

Dr. Jack Hayford, Founder and Chancellor of The King’s University, and Pastor Robert Morris, founding Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, have cultivated a unique partnership, in that Dr. Hayford serves as an apostolic elder of Gateway Church, and Pastor Robert currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The King’s University. Dr. Hayford and Pastor Robert share the value of excellence and professionalism in their vision to train men and women for the work of the Kingdom wherever God gives them influence. This shared vision led to the creation of a TKU campus at Gateway Church.

With more than 700 students university-wide, and 270 students at the Southlake campus in DFW, TKU’s dynamic learning environment and Spirit-empowered community enable its students to learn, develop skills and talents, and grow in relationships with fellow students, faculty and with the Lord.