In Partnership With JSI
Judaic StudiesInstitute
Whether you're hungry for a richer understanding of the Word or you feel called to pursue formal ministry, the Judaic Studies Institute offers a place to root your study in the Hebrew Scriptures, taught through a rabbinical lens by faithful instructors.
What Is JSI?
An accredited institute for serious students of the Word.
The Judaic Studies Institute (JSI) is an accredited institution that offers classes, certificates, and ministerial degree programs in Torah, biblical Hebrew, the Apostolic writings, and Jewish history. Ba-Peretz partners with JSI so members of our congregation, as well as anyone drawn to deeper study, can sit under rigorous, Spirit-filled teachings that honor the faith's biblical foundations.
Two Ways To Engage
Find the path that fits where you are.
For the Curious Learner
Study Torah
Audit classes for the joy of deeper learning. Sit under skilled instructors as they unfold the Torah and the Apostolic scriptures through a Messianic lens. No enrollment commitment required, no exams, just the Word.
Best forAnyone hungry for richer Bible study.
Browse ClassesFor the Aspiring Minister
Earn a Degree
JSI is an accredited institution offering ministerial certificate and degree programs. The classes you take aren't just enrichment; they count toward credentialed training for those called to teach, lead, or serve in ministry.
Best forThose pursuing formal ministry credentials.
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Areas Of Study
What you'll explore.
JSI's curriculum spans the breadth of the Scriptures and the tradition that surrounds them. A few of the core areas:
Torah & Tanakh
The five books of Moses and the wider Hebrew scriptures, read closely and in context.
The Apostolic Writings
The New Testament approached through a Jewish, first-century lens: the world Yeshua and the apostles actually inhabited.
Biblical Hebrew
Foundational Hebrew that opens the Word in its original language, from the alef-bet upward.
Jewish History & Tradition
The story of the Jewish people, the rabbinical tradition, and the customs that frame Messianic life.
Getting Started
Four steps to begin.
Step 1.Visit JSI
Head over to the Judaic Studies Institute site to browse the current catalog of classes and programs.
Step 2.Choose Your Path
Decide whether you want to audit individual classes or enroll in a certificate or degree track.
Step 3.Begin Studying
Attend live or on-demand sessions, complete coursework at your own pace, and sit under faithful teaching.
Step 4.Earn Your Credential
If you're on the degree track, complete your program and receive an accredited ministerial credential.
Ready To Begin?
Take the next step in your study.
Visit the Judaic Studies Institute to browse the current catalog and enroll. If you'd rather talk it through with someone first, we're glad to help you find the right path.