A research course designed to introduce students to the various cultures in the original scriptures and the New Testament. Students are responsible for developing lectures from suggested reading lists and course outline.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS223 Biblical Imagery in the Prophets and Jesus
3 credits
Survey of the emergence of the Greco-Roman perspective. Contrasts between emphasis on outward form and internal function. Research course that includes some resources.
Instructor: Fleming
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS163 Bedouins
3 credits
Basic reading and writing for the purpose of researching biblical and extra-biblical texts. Currently open to residents only.
Instructor: To Be Announced
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS173 Festivals and Holy Days
3 credits
Comprised of seven videos, this course covers the history of Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Hanukkah and Purim. Additional research may be required.
Instructor: Booker
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS183 Feasts of Israel
3 credits
An overview of the major feasts, festivals and holy days as practiced in both ancient and modern Judaism. Additional research may be required.
Instructor: Fleming
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS323 Gods and Goddesses
3 credits
A study of the 40 different dieties mentioned in scripture, as well as the religions of the Babylonians, Canaanites, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS233 Hebrew Christians
3 credits
Examines the different groups and doctrinal issues associated with the establishment of the early church, whose
members were Jewish and held to Jewish customs and
practices.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS243 History of the Twelve Apostles
3 credits
A research course in which students will research the lives of the twelve Apostles and formulate new questions to be presented in lecture format.
Instructor: Fleming
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS103 Introduction to Jewish Roots
3 credits
Explores the departure of Christianity from its Jewish foundation, and the resultant misunderstanding, intolerance, and hostility between the two. Required course
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS253 Jesus In His Jewish World
3 credits
Drawing upon the latest biblical research, this course opens up the Gospels to new and inspiring insights into the life of our Lord. A picture is drawn of the historical Jesus that dramatically illuminates the method and meaning of His teachings. Additional research may be required.
Instructor: Pryor
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees Apply
CS343 Judaism and Christianity I
3 credits
A research course designed to help bridge the gap between Christians and Jews. Students learn similarities and differences of biblical Judaism and Christianity.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS353 Judaism and Christianity II
3 credits
A continuation of Part I.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS113 Jewish Culture I
3 credits
A general survey of the culture, traditions, practices and structure of first century Judaism and its influence on the development of Christianity. Required course
Instructor: Wilson
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS123 Jewish Culture II
3 credits
Continuation of Part I. Topics include: The Boyhood of Jesus, The Temple Mount, and The Aramaic and Greek Theories of the Language of the First Century and Synoptic Gospels. Required course
Instructor: Blizzard
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS133 The Jewishness of Jesus
3 credits
Provides conclusive support that the first-century Church was indeed a “denomination” of Judaism, and that Jesus, Paul, and other Church leaders were Jewish in their approach to kingdom living. Required course
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS143 Messianic Concepts/1st Century
3 credits
An in-depth look at what the Jews were expecting in their Messiah, the biblical foundation for those expectations and the various messianic figures in Jewish history who presumed to fulfill those expectations. Required course
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS263 Pharisees
3 credits
A thorough investigation of this misunderstood sect of pious Jews, including their relationships with the common people, Jesus and His disciples, the early church and other Jewish sects.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS273 Temple I
3 credits
A detailed look at the history and significance of the Temple in Jerusalem, its physical and administrative structure and its activities.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS283 Temple II
3 credits
A continuation of Temple I, focusing on the duties of the priests and Temple services.
Instructor: Moseley
Tuition: 80.00 Additional Fees: 15.00
CS383 Travel Tour
3 credits
An extensive study tour of the Holy Land designed to give students the most information possible.
Instructor: Moseley
Fees: To Be Announced
CS293 Understanding Bible Idioms
3 credits
A thorough investigation of idioms throughout scripture, focusing on those which are difficult to understand due to Semitic and cultural concepts not commonly taught today.
Additional research may be required.