Biblical Studies

The Hebrew Bible: A foundational text of Judaism that includes the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.

Jewish History: The history of the Jewish people from ancient times until present day, including the Babylonian exile, the Holocaust, and the establishment of Israel.

Jewish Beliefs: The core tenets of Jewish belief, including monotheism, the chosen people, and the importance of following Jewish law.

Rabbinic Judaism: The development of Jewish law and tradition that occurred after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.

Jewish Ethics: The moral principles and values that guide Jewish behavior, including the concepts of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedakah (charitable giving).

Jewish Rituals and Practices: The various rituals and practices that are central to Jewish life, including prayer, Shabbat observance, and dietary laws.

Jewish Holidays: The major holidays of the Jewish calendar, including Passover, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah.

Jewish Mysticism: The study and practice of Jewish mysticism, including Kabbalah and Hasidism.

Jewish-Christian Relations: The relationship between Judaism and Christianity throughout history, including the role of Jews in the New Testament and Christian persecution of Jews.

Contemporary Jewish Issues: Current topics and debates within the Jewish community, including interfaith relations, Israel-Palestine conflict, and issues of identity and assimilation.

Biblical Studies (Exegesis): This field involves the study and interpretation of biblical texts, with a focus on understanding the meaning and significance of the original language, culture, historical context, and literary style.

Biblical Archaeology: This field focuses on the material evidence and artifacts from the biblical period, including the study of ancient structures, monuments, and writings.

Biblical Hermeneutics: This field focuses on the principles and methods used to interpret and understand biblical text, including the study of literary analysis, philosophy, and theology.

Biblical Theology: This field examines the theological ideas and themes found throughout the biblical texts, including the study of doctrines and beliefs related to God, creation, salvation, and eschatology.

Old Testament Studies: This field focuses specifically on the study of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh, including the historical, cultural, and linguistic context of the text.

New Testament Studies: This field focuses on the study of the texts and traditions of the New Testament, including the historical, cultural, and literary context of the text.

Dead Sea Scrolls Studies: This field involves the study of the ancient Jewish texts and manuscripts found in the caves near the Dead Sea, including the study of their historical, linguistic, and textual significance.

Jewish History: This field focuses on the cultural, social, and religious history of the Jewish people, including the study of ancient Israelite culture, the formation of Judaism, and the impact of Jewish thought on the modern world.

Jewish Mysticism: This field involves the study of the mystical and spiritual aspects of Judaism, including the study of kabbalah and Hasidism.

Rabbinic Literature: This field focuses on the study of the religious texts and traditions of the Jewish rabbis, including the Talmud, Midrash, and Mishnah.

Jewish Philosophy: This field examines the philosophical ideas and concepts within Jewish thought, including the study of Jewish ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.

Modern Jewish Thought: This field focuses on the study of contemporary Jewish thought and theology, including the impact of Jewish thinkers and writers on modern society and culture.