CERTIFICATE OF
JEWISH SECTARIANISM (C.J.S)
Understanding Jewish Movements in Historical Context
Duration 1 Year (2 Semesters)
Total Credits 30 Credit Hours
Delivery Mode Coursework + Practicum
Teaching System Semester System (Distance Learning)
Session Begin 1st March & 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction English
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Completion of High School Certificate (or equivalent).
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $150
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Certificate of Jewish Sectarianism (C.J.S) is a one-year academic program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the major Jewish sects, movements, and religious groups that shaped the historical, cultural, and theological environment of the Bible. This program explores the beliefs, practices, historical development, and influence of groups such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, and other Jewish communities, enabling students to better understand the biblical world, the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the origins of early Christianity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Jewish Historical Context
Sectarian Beliefs Analysis
Biblical Background Knowledge
Intertestamental Studies Skills
Religious Movements Understanding
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department
Ancient Israel Studies
Faculty
Jewish Sectarianism
Medium of Instruction
English
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 30 credit hours
- Active participation in practical ministry / mission fieldwork
- Minimum passing grade as per institutional policy
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CJS 101 |
Introduction to Judaism: History and Beliefs |
3 |
|
CJS 102 |
The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) Overview |
3 |
|
CJS 103 |
Jewish Sectarian Movements: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes |
3 |
|
CJS 104 |
Jewish Rituals and Festivals |
3 |
|
CJS 105 |
Jewish Ethics and Moral Teachings |
3 |
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
CJS 106 |
Second Temple Judaism: Politics and Society |
3 |
|
CJS 107 |
Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah |
3 |
|
CJS 108 |
Talmudic Literature and Interpretation |
3 |
|
CJS 109 |
Contemporary Jewish Thought and Sectarian Trends |
3 |
|
CJS 110 |
Practical Field Study / Community Engagement |
3 |
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