Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies

Learn to Serve Effectively Among the Jewish People

When you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Moody Bible Institute, you will be equipped with all the necessary tools to serve effectively among the Jewish people. You’ll receive a well-rounded Jewish studies education that encompasses the Hebrew language, Jewish history, rabbinic literature, and contemporary Jewish literature and culture. Learn to focus on the Hebrew Bible’s foundation of faith and develop practical skills that prepare you to serve in a Jewish ministry anywhere in the world.

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a BA in Jewish Studies, you will be able to:
Learn the biblical Jewish roots to faith in the Messiah Jesus.
Examine the customs, traditions, history, thought, and literature of the Jewish people from biblical times to contemporary eras.
Gain a biblical theology of the Jewish people and understand God’s choice of Israel and the nation’s special role in God’s plan.
Develop the theories and skills necessary for contemporary service in the Jewish community.
Present the good news of Jesus the Messiah in a culturally sensitive way.
Put what you’re learning into practice at your PCM and during your internship.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

Higher Learning Commission

Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities

When you graduate with a BA in Jewish Studies, you’ll have the practical skills necessary for a wide variety of jobs. You can:

  • Plant a congregation in a Jewish community
  • Do outreach work to Jewish people
  • Teach with a Jewish focus
  • Serve in a variety of capacities with a messianic congregation
  • Participate in Israel advocacy
  • Serve in a Jewish ministry
  • Minister to Jewish people and others anywhere in the world

Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago

Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll live in an uplifting, faithful community alongside your classmates, faculty, and mentors. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Serve in real-life ministry and gain practical experience.
  • Build lifelong relationships with other students through student groups, extracurricular activities, and numerous other opportunities.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.

Learn More about Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago 

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