FACULTY OF DIVINITY & RELIGIOUS SCIENCES DEPARTMENTS

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A shelf filled with various old books.
Undergraduate Courses (1000–4999)
Department of Torah and Tanakh Studies (HEBR)
  1. - HEBR 1001: Introduction to the Torah and Tanakh (3)

  2. - HEBR 1002: Historical Context of the Hebrew Bible (3)

  3. - HEBR 1003: Prophets and Writings: A Literary Analysis (3)

  4. - HEBR 2001: The Role of Torah in Hebrew Life (3)

  5. - HEBR 3006: Critical Methods in Biblical Studies (3)

  6. - HEBR 4010: Archaeology and the Hebrew Bible (3)

  7. - HEBR 4020: Textual Criticism and Manuscript Studies (3)

  8. - HEBR 3010: Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis (4)

  9. - HEBR 4001: Advanced Biblical Exegesis Project (4)

  10. - HEBR 4900: Capstone Thesis in Biblical Studies (3)

Department of Hebrew Thought and Philosophy (PHIL)
  1. - PHIL 1001: Classical Hebrew Philosophy (3)

  2. - PHIL 2001: Ethics and Moral Philosophy in Ancient Israel (3)

  3. - PHIL 3001: Jewish Thought in the Medieval Period (3)

  4. - PHIL 2002: Modern Hebrew Philosophical Movements (3)

  5. - PHIL 3002: Jewish Mysticism and Ethical Thought (3)

  6. - PHIL 2003: Contemporary Hebrew Ethics (3)

  7. - PHIL 4001: Philosophy of Hebrew Law (Halacha) (3)

  8. - PHIL 3010: Liberation Theology and Social Justice (3)

Department of Hebrew Language and Literature (LIT)
  1. - LIT 3001: Biblical Hebrew Language and Grammar (3)

  2. - LIT 3002: Advanced Biblical Hebrew Language and Grammar (3)

  3. - LIT 4001: Rabbinic Hebrew and Aramaic (3)

  4. - LIT 3003: Hebrew Literary Traditions (3)

  5. - LIT 3004: Poetry and Song in Hebrew Culture (3)

  6. - LIT 3005: Translation and Interpretation of Sacred Texts (3)

  7. - LIT 4010: Medieval Jewish Literature (3)

  8. - LIT 4020: Modern Jewish Literature and Poetry (3)

Department of Hebrew History and Cultural Studies (HICS)
  1. - HICS 1001: Hebrew Culture and Civilization (2)

  2. - HICS 1002: Hebrew History: Ancient to Modern Times (3)

  3. - HICS 1004: Diaspora Communities and Cultural Identity (3)

  4. - HICS 2001: Hebrew Life in Ancient Israel and the Global Context (3)

  5. - HICS 2002: Hebrew Art, Music, and Cultural Expression (3)

  6. - HICS 3001: The Impact of Historical Events on Hebrew Thought (3)

  7. - HICS 4001: Hebrew Modern Movements and Societies (3)

  8. - HICS 4010: Hebrew Cultural Memory & Heritage (3)

Department of Rabbinic and Talmudic Studies (RABB)
  1. - RABB 1001: Introduction to Talmud and Midrash (3)

  2. - RABB 2001: Legal Principles in Rabbinic Literature (3)

  3. - RABB 2002: Ethical Teachings in Rabbinic Texts (3)

  4. - RABB 3001: Developing Halachic Thought (3)

  5. - RABB 1002: Commentaries and Modern Talmudic Interpretation (3)

  6. - RABB 1003: Talmudic Logic and Reasoning (3)

  7. - RABB 3002: Halacha and Contemporary Ethical Issues (3)

Department of Messianic and Eschatological Thought (ESCH)
  1. - ESCH 1001: Messianic Concepts in Judaism (3)

  2. - ESCH 2001: Prophetic Visions and End-Time Beliefs (3)

  3. - ESCH 1002: Messianism in Hebrew Tradition (3)

  4. - ESCH 1003: Modern Interpretations of Messianic Hope (3)

  5. - ESCH 2002: Eschatology and Its Ethical Implications (3)

Department of Interfaith and Comparative Religion (INTER)
  1. - INTER 2001: Judaism and Christianity: Historical and Theological Dialogue (3)

  2. - INTER 2002: Islamic Perspectives on Judaism (3)

  3. - INTER 3001: Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation (3)

  4. - INTER 4001: Religious Pluralism and Contemporary Challenges (3)

  5. - INTER 1010: Introduction to New Testament (3)

  6. - INTER 2010: Biblical Greek I (4)

  7. - INTER 2011: Biblical Greek II (4)

Department of Sacred Practices and Rituals (RIT)
  1. - RIT 3001: Hebrew Worship and Prayer Traditions (3)

  2. - RIT 3002: Festivals and Holidays in Hebrew Thought (3)

  3. - RIT 4001: Lifecycle Rituals and Ceremonies (3)

  4. - RIT 4010: Sacred Spaces and Architecture (3)

  5. - RIT 4020: Ritual Purity and Daily Practices (3)

  6. - RIT 4100: Ministry Practicum in Community Setting (6)

  7. - RIT 4110: Preaching and Public Communication (3)

  8. - RIT 4040: Pastoral Care and Community Counseling (3)

  9. - RIT 4900: Senior Ministry Portfolio (3)

Recommended Electives:Undergraduate Courses (1000–4999)
Missiology: A Historical, Theological, Anthropological & Cultural Study from a Hebrew Perspective I
  • HEBR 1010: Foundations of Missiology from a Hebrew Perspective (3)Introduction to biblical and historical roots of missions, emphasizing Hebrew thought.

Missiology II
  • HEBR 1011: Cultural Anthropology & Mission in Hebrew Contexts (3)Understanding cultural dynamics through Hebrew and biblical lenses.

Missiology III
  • HEBR 1012: Theological Approaches to Mission and Evangelism (3)Developing missiological strategies rooted in Hebrew scriptures.

Path of the Blessed: Discipleship & Holistic Living I
  • RABB 2010: Discipleship in Hebrew Scripture & Practice (3)Biblical principles of discipleship and spiritual growth.

Path of the Blessed II
  • RABB 2011: Holistic Living & Spiritual Wellness (3)Integrating mind, body, and spirit from Hebrew wisdom.

Path of the Blessed III
  • RABB 2012: Discipleship in Community & Service (3)Living out biblical commandments through community engagement.

Prophetic Visions: Black Hebrews & Modern Liberation Movements
  • ESCH 3010: Prophetic Movements & Black Hebrew Identity (3)Historical and prophetic roots of Black Hebrew movements.

Modern Liberation Movements
  • ESCH 3011: Prophetic Visions and Social Justice (3)Analysis of prophetic traditions inspiring liberation movements.

The Church & Pastoral Ministry Concept
  • RIT 4030: Foundations of Pastoral Ministry in Hebrew Thought (3)Principles of covenant leadership rooted in biblical practices.

Church & Pastoral Ministry
  • RIT 4031: Pastoral Care & Discipleship (3)Practical pastoral skills from a Hebrew biblical perspective.

The True Identity of the Trans-Atlantic Slaves
  • HICS 1003: Critical Examination of Historical & Scriptural Records (3)Historical and biblical analysis of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and identity.

Spiritual Technology: Prophecy, Identity & Liberation
  • PHIL 1010: Prophetic Spiritual Technologies in Hebrew Thought (3)Understanding prophetic tools for liberation and identity.

Biblical Counseling Intensive
  • PHIL 1020: Biblical Counseling & Inner Healing (3)Practical biblical approaches to counseling.

Corporate Chaplaincy Workshop
  • RIT 4041: Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care in Corporate Settings (3)Training for workplace ministry and spiritual support.

Advanced Biblical Exegesis Workshop
  • HEBR 4002: Advanced Hermeneutics & Exegesis Techniques (3)Deep dive into biblical textual analysis.

Digital Ministry & Online Community Building
  • INTER 1001: Digital Evangelism & Online Discipleship (3)Strategies for digital outreach rooted in biblical principles.

Financial Stewardship for Faith Leaders
  • PHIL 1030: Biblical Principles of Stewardship & Giving (3)Financial management in faith communities.

The Virtuous Woman: Hebrew Wisdom for Excellence
  • LIT 1001: Proverbs & Wisdom Literature on Virtue (3)Exploring spiritual virtues through Hebrew wisdom texts.

Walking in Virtue: Hebrew Perspectives on Manhood
  • LIT 1010: Masculinity & Virtue in Hebrew Scripture (3)Moral development based on biblical models.

Master’s Courses (5000–6999)
LIT (5001–6999)
  1. - LIT 5001: Literary Styles and Genres in Hebrew Texts (3)

  2. - LIT 5002: Poetics and Rhetoric in Hebrew Literature (3)

  3. - LIT 5003: Literary Analysis of Biblical and Rabbinic Texts (3)

  4. - LIT 6001: Modern Jewish Literature and Poetry (3)

  5. - LIT 6010: Translation Techniques for Sacred and Secular Texts (3)

  6. - LIT 6020: Hebrew Narrative and Storytelling (3)

  7. - LIT 6021: Cultural Expression in Hebrew Literature (3)

HEBR (5001–6999)
  1. - HEBR 5002: Advanced Hebrew Language and Exegesis (3)

  2. - HEBR 5003: Biblical Textual Criticism and Translation (3)

  3. - HEBR 5001: Hebrew Linguistics and Syntax (3)

  4. - HEBR 6001: Textual Variants and Manuscript Studies (3)

  5. - HEBR 6010: Midrashic Literature and Interpretation (3)

  6. - HEBR 6020: Hebrew in the Post-Biblical Period (3)

RABB (5001–6999)
  1. - RABB 5001: Advanced Talmudic and Midrashic Analysis (3)

  2. - RABB 5010: Halachic Methodologies and Applications (3)

  3. - RABB 6001: Rabbinic Commentaries & Their Development (3)

  4. - RABB 6002: Ethical and Philosophical Dimensions of Rabbinic Law (3)

  5. - RABB 5011: Contemporary Halachic Issues and Case Studies (3)

HICS (5001–5999)
  1. - HICS 5001: Historiography of Hebrew Communities and Movements (3)

  2. - HICS 5002: Cultural Heritage and Memory Studies (3)

  3. - HICS 5003: Art, Music, and Cultural Expression in Hebrew History (3)

  4. - HICS 6001: Modern Hebrew Identity and Society (3)

  5. - HICS 6002: Hebrew Responses to Modernity (3)

PHIL (5001–6999)
  1. - PHIL 5001: Philosophy of Religion (3)

  2. - PHIL 5002: Ethics and Moral Philosophy (3)

  3. - PHIL 6001: Critical Theories in Religious Philosophy (3)

  4. - PHIL 6010: Interfaith Philosophical Dialogues (3)

  5. - PHIL 6020: Contemporary Movements in Religious Philosophy (3)

ESCH (5001–5999)
  1. - ESCH 5001: Eschatology in Jewish and Christian Traditions (3)

  2. - ESCH 5010: Messianic Literature and End-Time Beliefs (3)

  3. - ESCH 6001: Apocalyptic Literature and Symbolism (3)

  4. - ESCH 5002: Ethical Dimensions of Eschatology (3)

  5. - ESCH 5003: Modern Eschatological Movements (3)

INTER (5001–5999)
  1. - INTER 5001: Interfaith Dialogue and Ethics (3)

  2. - INTER 6001: Comparative Religious Hermeneutics (3)

  3. - INTER 5004: Religious Tolerance and Conflict Resolution (3)

  4. - INTER 5002: Interfaith Movements and Global Society (3)

  5. - INTER 5003: Religious Pluralism and Social Ethics (3)

RIT (6001–6999)
  1. - RIT 6001: Ritual Theory and Practice in Depth (3)

  2. - RIT 6002: Sacred Space and Ritual Architecture (3)

  3. - RIT 6003: Ritual Innovation and Modern Practices (3)

  4. - RIT 6004: Ritual and Identity Formation (3)

  5. - RIT 6005: Rituals in Interfaith Contexts (3)

Recomanded Electives: Master’s Courses (5000–6999)
Missiology I-III
  1. HEBR 5010: Cultural Anthropology & Mission in Hebrew Contexts (3)

  2. HEBR 5011: Theological Foundations of Mission (3)

  3. HEBR 5012: Cross-Cultural Evangelism from a Hebrew Perspective (3)

Path of the Blessed II
  1. RABB 5020: Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (3)

  2. RABB 5021: Community & Holistic Living Practices (3)

  3. RABB 5022: Discipleship in Biblical and Contemporary Contexts (3)

Prophetic Visions & Liberation Movements
  1. ESCH 5020: Prophetic Movements & Social Justice (3)

  2. ESCH 5021: Liberation Theology & Hebrew Prophetic Traditions (3)

  3. ESCH 5022: Indigenous & Black Hebrew Movements (3)

The Church & Pastoral Ministry
  1. RIT 5001: Pastoral Leadership & Hebrew Roots (3)

  2. RIT 5002: Church Growth & Discipleship Strategies (3)

The True Identity of the Trans-Atlantic Slaves
  1. HICS 5010: Historical & Scriptural Perspectives on Slave Identities (3)

  2. HICS 5011: Biblical Roots of African Diaspora Identity (3)

Spiritual Technology & Liberation
  1. PHIL 5010: Prophecy & Identity Technologies in Hebrew Thought (3)

  2. PHIL 5020: Biblical Counseling & Inner Liberation (3)

Biblical Counseling Intensive
  • PHIL 5021: Advanced Biblical Counseling Techniques (3)

Corporate Chaplaincy & Ministry
  • RIT 5001: Corporate Chaplaincy & Workplace Ministry (3)

Advanced Biblical Exegesis Workshop
  • HEBR 5004: Exegetical Techniques & Hermeneutics (3)

Digital Ministry & Online Community Building
  • INTER 5010: Digital Discipleship & Social Media Strategies (3)

Financial Stewardship & Hebrew Wisdom
  • PHIL 5030: Biblical Principles of Wealth & Stewardship (3)

Virtue & Character Development
  1. LIT 5010: Proverbs & Wisdom Literature on Virtue (3)

  2. LIT 5011: Manhood & Virtue in Hebrew Thought (3)

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Doctoral/Ph.D. Courses (7000–9999)
LIT (7001–9999)
  1. - LIT 7001: Literary Criticism and Theory of Hebrew Texts (3)

  2. - LIT 7003: Literary Movements in Modern Jewish Literature (3)

  3. - LIT 7005: Comparative Literature: Hebrew and World Texts (3)

  4. - LIT 7004: Literary Analysis of Scriptural/Biblical and Rabbinic Narratives (3)

  5. - LIT 8001: Seminar: Contemporary Hebrew Literary Movements (3)

HEBR (7001–7999)
  1. - HEBR 8001: Critical Methods in Biblical and Rabbinic Studies (3)

  2. - HEBR 7010: Manuscript Studies and Textual Variants (3)

  3. - HEBR 7001: Advanced Exegesis of Hebrew Texts (3)

  4. - HEBR 9001: Archaeological and Historical Contexts (3)

  5. - HEBR 7011: Reception History of Biblical Texts (3)

RABB (7001–7999)
  1. - RABB 7001: Advanced Talmudic and Midrashic Analysis (3)

  2. - RABB 8001: Halachic Development and Legal Reasoning (3)

  3. - RABB 9001: Rabbinic Commentaries and Their Contexts (3)

  4. - RABB 9002: Ethical and Philosophical Dimensions in Rabbinic Law (3)

  5. - RABB 7002: Modern Talmudic Scholarship (3)

HICS (7001–9999)
  1. - HICS 7001: Historiography of Hebrew Movements and Communities (3)

  2. - HICS 8002: Cultural Heritage and Memory Studies (3)

  3. - HICS 7010: Art, Music, and Cultural Expression in Hebrew History (3)

  4. - HICS 8001: Theories of Identity and Memory (3)

  5. - HICS 9001: Seminar: Hebrew History in the 20th and 21st Centuries (3)

PHIL (7001–9999)
  1. - PHIL 7001: Philosophical Foundations of Jewish Theology (3)

  2. - PHIL 8001: Advanced Ethical Thought in Judaism (3)

  3. - PHIL 8010: Critical Theory and Moral Philosophy (3)

  4. - PHIL 8020: Interfaith Philosophical Engagement (3)

  5. - PHIL 9001: Contemporary Movements in Religious Philosophy (3)

ESCH (7001–9999)
  1. - ESCH 8001: Eschatology in Jewish and Christian Traditions (3)

  2. - ESCH 7001: Messianic Literature and End-Time Beliefs (3)

  3. - ESCH 9001: Apocalyptic Literature and Symbolism (3)

  4. - ESCH 8003: Ethical Dimensions of Eschatology (3)

  5. - ESCH 8002: Modern Eschatological Movements (3)

INTER (7001–9999)
  1. - INTER 7002: Advanced Interfaith Dialogue and Practice (3)

  2. - INTER 8001: Comparative Religious Hermeneutics (3)

  3. - INTER 7003: Religious Pluralism and Social Ethics (3)

  4. - INTER 7004: Critical Theory in Religious Pluralism (3)

  5. - INTER 9001: Seminar: Interfaith Movements and Global Society (3)

RIT (7001–9999)
  1. - RIT 7040: Ritual Theory and Practice in Depth (3)

  2. - RIT 8002: Sacred Space and Ritual Architecture (3)

  3. - RIT 8003: Ritual Innovation and Contemporary Practice (3)

  4. - RIT 8001: Ritual and Identity Formation (3)

  5. - RIT 9001: Rituals in Interfaith Perspectives (3)

Doctoral/Ph.D. Courses (7000–9999)
Missiology & Cultural Studies
  1. HEBR 7020: Advanced Missiological Theology in Hebrew Contexts (3)

  2. HEBR 7021: Cultural Anthropology & Mission Strategy (3)

  3. HEBR 7022: Cross-Cultural Evangelism & Indigenous Movements (3)

Path of the Blessed & Discipleship
  1. RABB 8010: Discipleship & Discipleship Movements in Hebrew Scripture (3)

  2. RABB 8011: Holistic Living & Spiritual Formation (3)

  3. RABB 8012: Discipleship and Mentoring in Hebrew Traditions (3)

Prophetic & Liberation Movements
  1. ESCH 8004: Prophecy & Liberation Movements: Critical Analysis (3)

  2. ESCH 8005: Eschatology & Liberation Theology (3)

  3. ESCH 8006: Indigenous, Black Hebrew, & Modern Prophetic Movements (3)

The Church & Ministry Concepts
  1. RIT 7001: Advanced Theological Foundations of Ministry (3)

  2. RIT 7010: Leadership & Organizational Development (3)

Historical & Scriptural Examination
  1. HICS 7002: A Critical Examination of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Narrative & Scripture (3)

  2. HICS 7003: African Diaspora & Hebrew Scriptural Identity (3)

Spiritual & Prophetic Technology
  1. PHIL 7010: Prophecy & Technological Innovation in Hebrew Thought (3)

  2. PHIL 8030: Biblical Counseling & Liberation Strategies (3)

Workshops & Practical Skills
  1. RIT 7001: Biblical Exegesis Workshop (3)

  2. RIT 7010: Digital Ministry & Community Building (3)

  3. RIT 8010: Corporate Chaplaincy & Pastoral Leadership (3)

Additional Courses (Electives for all levels)
  1. HEBR 8010: Hebrew Texts & Literary Criticism (3)

  2. PHIL 8011: Advanced Moral & Ethical Philosophy (3)

  3. INTER 7001: Interfaith Dialogues & Comparative Religion (3)

  4. LIT 7002: Literary Criticism of Hebrew & Biblical Texts (3)