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The Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI)^[1] is an online graduate school based out of San Diego, California established by the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) in 2002. It seeks to train rabbis, leaders, and laity by providing them with a unique Messianic Jewish education.

Mission statement

MJTI's mission statement is as follows:

"Teaching and living a prophetic vision of Jewish life renewed in Yeshua.

"Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) seeks to be a prophetic sign of Israel’s destiny by exemplifying and advancing Jewish life renewed in Yeshua. This foretaste of Israel’s destiny in Yeshua is realized as MJTI serves as the theological and prophetic vision center for the Messianic Jewish community; a leadership-training center rooted in a contemporary Jewish experience of Yeshua and a contemporary Messianic interpretation of Judaism; a dialogue center for open and respectful theological encounter between faithful Christians and Jews; and a Jewish school born in the diaspora but oriented to Israel."^[2]

Programs

MJTI offers master's degrees, certificate tracks, and short courses.

Rabbinic Studies Program^[3]

The Rabbinic Studies Program offers a 90-credit Master's of Rabbinic Studies to both Jewish men and women. The degree program prepares students for smicha (ordination) as a Rabbi. There are four elements to the program:

Online coursework
Mentoring
Residential intensives
Humanitarian service project

These additional requirements prepare students for the interpersonal challenges of spiritual leadership in addition to the theological knowledge required.

Jewish Studies Program^[4]

The Jewish Studies Program offers a 54-credit Master's of Jewish Studies. The degree program exposes students to Jewish Studies from a Messianic Jewish context.

Certificate Tracks

The Jewish Studies Program also houses Certificate Tracks. Each Certificate is a unit of three classes (one each quarter, making each Certificate one academic year long) on discrete and various topics. They are designed for students wishing to study theology and other subjects at an advanced level without committing to an entire degree.

Panim-el-Panim Short Courses^[5]

MJTI offers short courses every month during the academic school year. These courses are open to anyone in the community, with no prerequisites or application process needed. Each course is on a different topic and offers learning at a less advanced level and with less commitment than the Certificate Tracks.

Admissions requirements^[6]

To the Rabbinic Studies or Jewish Studies Programs

To apply for the Rabbinic Studies or Jewish Studies Program, an applicant must submit the following:

Completion of MJTI application for admission
Graduation from a four-year, accredited college
Two letters of recommendation
Admissions interview

Students must pass a Hebrew language proficiency test, or take a year-long Biblical Hebrew series through MJTI to satisfy this requirement.

Mature Student Status Admission

Students without a degree from a four-year institution but with experience in biblical studies may apply for the Jewish Studies Program or Certificate Programs. An applicant must submit the following:

Completion of MJTI application for admission
Two letters of recommendation
Admissions interview

Students must be at least 30 years old and complete the Introduction to Messianic Jewish Studies certificate.

Student-At-Large

Students who wish to study at MJTI without enrolling in a degree program may apply to the Jewish Studies Program as a Student-At-Large. An applicant must submit the following:

Completion of MJTI application for admission
Graduation from a four-year, accredited college
Letter of recommendation
Admissions interview

Notable faculty and staff

Faculty^[7]

David J. Rudolph (Ph.D. New Testament, Cambridge University; M.A. Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A. Biblical Languages, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)
Stuart Dauermann (Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, Fuller Seminary)
David Friedman (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, California Graduate School of Theology)
Vered Hillel (Ph.D. 2nd Temple Period Judaism, Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Mark Kinzer (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan)
Carl Kinbar (DLitt. et Phil. Early Judaism, University of South Africa)
Jennifer Rosner (Ph.D. Systematic Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary)

Administration^[8]

Elliot Klayman — MJTI COO
Rabbi Vered Hillel — MJTI Academic Dean
Rabbi Paul Saal — MJTI Dean of Students
Joyce Klayman — MJTI Business Manager

Board of Directors^[9]

Rabbi Rich Nichol — MJTI President
Rabbi Walter Lieber — Treasurer
Rabbi Russell Resnik — Secretary
James Klein
Diane Cohen
Jon Cline

Founding President

Emeritus President Mark Kinzer

References

^ "MJTI | Messianic Jewish Theological Institute". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
^ "Mission Statement". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
^ "Rabbinic Studies Program". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
^ "Jewish Studies Program". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
^ "Panim el Panim". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
^ "Admission Requirements". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
^ "Faculty". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
^ "Administration". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
^ "Board of Directors". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.

External links

Messianic Jewish Theological Institute

[1] "MJTI | Messianic Jewish Theological Institute". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.

[2] "Mission Statement". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.

[3] "Rabbinic Studies Program". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.

[4] "Jewish Studies Program". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.

[5] "Panim el Panim". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.

[6] "Admission Requirements". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-04.

[7] "Faculty". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.

[8] "Administration". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.

[9] "Board of Directors". MJTI School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 2020-02-05.

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+The '''Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI)'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/|title=MJTI {{!}} Messianic Jewish Theological Institute|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref> is an online graduate school based out of [[San Diego]], [[California]] established by the [[Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations]] (UMJC) in 2002. It seeks to train rabbis, leaders, and laity by providing them with a unique Messianic Jewish education.
+== Mission statement ==
-The '''Messianic Jewish Theological Institute''' was established by the [[Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations]] (UMJC) in 2002.<ref name="UMJC">{{cite web|url=http://www.umjc.org/mjti/|title=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="UMJC 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.umjc.org/mjti-messianic-jewish-theological-institute/|title=MJTI – Messianic Jewish Theological Institute|publisher=}}</ref> It is a [[Messianic Jewish]] school<ref name="Schools">{{cite web|url=http://www.messianicjudaism.net/schools.html|title=Schools|publisher=}}</ref> "rooted in a contemporary Jewish experience of Yeshua and a Messianic interpretation of [[Judaism]]."<ref name=mission>{{cite web|title=Mission Statement|url=http://www.mjti.org/about/mission|publisher=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute}}</ref> It is also a "dialogue center for theological encounter between faithful [[Christians]] and [[Jews]]"<ref name=mission /> and an international learning community "born in the Diaspora but oriented to Israel."<ref name=mission />
+MJTI's mission statement is as follows:
+"Teaching and living a prophetic vision of Jewish life renewed in Yeshua.
-The institute is located in [[San Diego]], [[California]],<ref name=Contact>{{cite web|url=http://www.mjti.org/about/contact|title=Contact Us|publisher=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute}}</ref> but offers courses through a variety distance learning modalities.<ref name=home>{{cite web|title=Home page|url=http://www.mjti.org/|publisher=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute}}</ref>
+"Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) seeks to be a prophetic sign of Israel’s destiny by exemplifying and advancing Jewish life renewed in Yeshua. This foretaste of Israel’s destiny in Yeshua is realized as MJTI serves as the theological and prophetic vision center for the Messianic Jewish community; a leadership-training center rooted in a contemporary Jewish experience of Yeshua and a contemporary Messianic interpretation of Judaism; a dialogue center for open and respectful theological encounter between faithful Christians and Jews; and a Jewish school born in the diaspora but oriented to Israel."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/about/mission-statement/|title=Mission Statement|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-05}}</ref>
-== Faculty ==
-MJTI's faculty includes scholars such as [[David J. Rudolph]], Stuart Dauermann<ref name="OJS">{{cite web|url=http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/226/630|title=Article Download|publisher=}}</ref> (Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, [[Fuller Seminary]]), David Friedman (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, [[California Graduate School of Theology]]), Vered Hillel (Ph.D. 2nd Temple Period Judaism, [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]]), Mark S. Kinzer (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, [[University of Michigan]]), Carl Kinbar (DLitt. et Phil. Early Judaism, [[University of South Africa]]), and Jennifer Rosner (Ph.D. Systematic Theology, [[Fuller Theological Seminary]]).<ref name=faculty>{{cite web|url=http://www.mjti.org/about/faculty|title=Faculty|publisher=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute}}</ref>
-== Founding President ==
+== Programs ==
+MJTI offers master's degrees, certificate tracks, and short courses.
-Emeritus President Mark Kinzer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/february/31.76.html|title=Jacob vs. Jacob|publisher=}}</ref>
+=== Rabbinic Studies Program<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/programs/rabbinic-program/|title=Rabbinic Studies Program|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref> ===
-==Board of directors==
+The Rabbinic Studies Program offers a 90-credit Master's of Rabbinic Studies to both Jewish men and women. The degree program prepares students for smicha (ordination) as a Rabbi. There are four elements to the program:
-The MJTI Board of Trustees "provides legal, academic, financial and administrative oversight to the School of Jewish studies."<ref name=board>{{cite web|url=http://www.mjti.org/about/board-of-directors|title=Board of Directors|publisher=Messianic Jewish Theological Institute}}</ref> Current Board members include
-* Elliot Klayman, Esq., Trustee Chair (Emeritus Associate Professor of Business Law, [[The Ohio State University]])<ref>http://www.messianicstudiesinstitute.org/bio/?id=309</ref>
+* Online coursework
-* Russell Resnik<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Russell-Resnik/e/B001K7S5YK|title=Amazon.com: Russell Resnik: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle|publisher=}}</ref> (Executive Director, [[Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mjti.org/about/board-of-directors|title=Board of Directors – MJTI School of Jewish Studies|publisher=}}</ref>
+* Mentoring
-* Paul Saal (Congregation Shuvah Yisrael, and vice president of the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council).<ref>http://ourrabbis.org/main/members/member-profiles/item/17-rabbi-paul-l-saal</ref>
+* Residential intensives
+* Humanitarian service project
+These additional requirements prepare students for the interpersonal challenges of spiritual leadership in addition to the theological knowledge required.
+=== Jewish Studies Program<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/programs/master-jewish-studies/|title=Jewish Studies Program|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref> ===
+The Jewish Studies Program offers a 54-credit Master's of Jewish Studies. The degree program exposes students to Jewish Studies from a Messianic Jewish context.
+==== Certificate Tracks ====
+The Jewish Studies Program also houses Certificate Tracks. Each Certificate is a unit of three classes (one each quarter, making each Certificate one academic year long) on discrete and various topics. They are designed for students wishing to study theology and other subjects at an advanced level without committing to an entire degree.
+=== Panim-el-Panim Short Courses<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/programs/panim-el-panim/|title=Panim el Panim|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref> ===
+MJTI offers short courses every month during the academic school year. These courses are open to anyone in the community, with no prerequisites or application process needed. Each course is on a different topic and offers learning at a less advanced level and with less commitment than the Certificate Tracks.
+== Admissions requirements<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/apply/admission-requirements/|title=Admission Requirements|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04}}</ref>==
+=== To the Rabbinic Studies or Jewish Studies Programs ===
+To apply for the Rabbinic Studies or Jewish Studies Program, an applicant must submit the following:
+* Completion of MJTI application for admission
+* Graduation from a four-year, accredited college
+* Two letters of recommendation
+* Admissions interview
+Students must pass a Hebrew language proficiency test, or take a year-long Biblical Hebrew series through MJTI to satisfy this requirement.
+==== Mature Student Status Admission ====
+Students without a degree from a four-year institution but with experience in biblical studies may apply for the Jewish Studies Program or Certificate Programs. An applicant must submit the following:
+* Completion of MJTI application for admission
+* Two letters of recommendation
+* Admissions interview
+Students must be at least 30 years old and complete the Introduction to Messianic Jewish Studies certificate.
+==== Student-At-Large ====
+Students who wish to study at MJTI without enrolling in a degree program may apply to the Jewish Studies Program as a Student-At-Large. An applicant must submit the following:
+* Completion of MJTI application for admission
+* Graduation from a four-year, accredited college
+* Letter of recommendation
+* Admissions interview
+== Notable faculty and staff ==
+=== Faculty<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/about/faculty/|title=Faculty|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-05}}</ref> ===
+*[[David J. Rudolph]] (Ph.D. New Testament, [[Cambridge University]]; M.A. Old Testament, [[Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary|Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary]]; M.A. Biblical Languages, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)
+* Stuart Dauermann (Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, [[Fuller Seminary]])
+* David Friedman (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, [[California Graduate School of Theology]])
+* Vered Hillel (Ph.D. 2nd Temple Period Judaism, [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem]])
+* [[Mark Kinzer]] (Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, [[University of Michigan]])
+* Carl Kinbar (DLitt. et Phil. Early Judaism, [[University of South Africa]])
+* Jennifer Rosner (Ph.D. Systematic Theology, [[Fuller Theological Seminary]])
+=== Administration<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/about/administration/|title=Administration|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-05}}</ref> ===
+* Elliot Klayman — MJTI COO
+* Rabbi Vered Hillel — MJTI Academic Dean
+* Rabbi Paul Saal — MJTI Dean of Students
+* Joyce Klayman — MJTI Business Manager
+=== Board of Directors<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjti.org/about/board-of-directors/|title=Board of Directors|website=MJTI School of Jewish Studies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-05}}</ref> ===
+* Rabbi Rich Nichol — MJTI President
+* Rabbi Walter Lieber — Treasurer
+* Rabbi Russell Resnik — Secretary
+* James Klein
+* Diane Cohen
+* Jon Cline
+=== Founding President ===
+* Emeritus President [[Mark Kinzer]]
 == References ==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
 == External links ==
 *[https://www.mjti.org Messianic Jewish Theological Institute]
+{{Authority control}}
-[[Category:Messianic Judaism]]
-[[Category:Jewish seminaries]]
+[[Category:Messianic Judaism in the United States]]
+[[Category:Christian seminaries and theological colleges]]