A Dispensational Israelology
Taught by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Ph.D.
This is a foundational course, an essential course, that every believer should take. The term “Israelology” was first coined by Dr. Fruchtenbaum; he was also the first to develop an entire branch of Systematic Theology dealing exclusively with the doctrine of Israel. One cannot understand the Bible fully or correctly unless one understands God’s teachings on Israel.
This course focuses on the doctrine of Israel Past, Israel Present, and Israel Future, within the framework of Dispensationalism. Students will learn foundational issues such as definitions of key terms, the election of Israel, the Covenants, the Law of Moses, the Sabbath, the Remnant, the Kingdom of God program, Israel and the Church, Israel today, Romans 9-11, Messianic Jewish identity, Israel in relationship to End Time events, anti-Semitism, and so much more!
- Level: Associate’s
- Discipline: Theological Studies – Messianic Jewish Theology (MJT)
- Course Code: MJT 107
- Prerequisites Recommended: None
- Instructor: Dr. Fruchtenbaum
- Length: 31 Segments
- Course Cost: $99 (excluding textbooks)
- Audit Cost: $49 (excluding textbooks)
- Audio Lectures Only Cost: $25 (Downloads cannot be refunded)
COURSE SYLLABUS
The video above is the first video segment for this course; there are 31 video segments for this course. Some video segments are short (5 min.) some are long (25+ min.).
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum
B.A. Cedarville College
Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. New York University
Dr. Fruchtenbaum is the Founding Director of Ariel Ministries. He is a world-class Bible scholar and authority on Messianic Jewish Theology and Biblical Studies. He also has been a prolific author and in-demand Bible teacher and conference speaker in the United States, Canada, India, Israel, Germany, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and many other nations.
Course Learning Objectives*
After completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Articulate the importance of the topic of Israelology and define key terms related to the study
- Explain the biblical concept of the national election of Israel and Israel’s relationship to the conditional and unconditional covenants in the past, present, and future
- Understand and explain the theological significance of circumcision, the Sabbath, and the Remnant of Israel
- Summarize the Kingdom of God program, including the consequences for Israel in rejecting the Messiahsip of Yeshua
- Gain a detailed knowledge about the authority and applicability of the Law of Moses and the Law of Messiah (with a special emphasis on the Sabbath)
- Discuss the theological significance of Israel as a people and a nation today, the relationship between Israel and the Church, and Messianic Jewish identity
- Correctly interpret Romans chapters 9-11 (with an emphasis on the Remnant of Israel and the Olive Tree)
- Define Hebrew Christianity/Messianic Jewishness, evaluate the distinctives and practices in light of sound theology
- Trace the central role of Israel during the Church Age, the Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Messiah (with special emphasis on the national regeneration of Israel)
- List and describe the four facets of the final restoration of Israel including Israel’s role in the Messianic Kingdom
- Demonstrate a more comprehensive understanding of the symbolic illustrations of Israel used throughout Scripture
- Identify and explain the theological causes of anti-Semitism
- Provide an overview summary of the way Israelology contributes to our knowledge of other branches of Systematic Theology
- In addition to all of these learning outcomes, students will also meditate, pray over, and memorize several key Scriptures related to Israelology
*Note: There are Learning Objectives for each Segment of this course.
Required Textbooks
Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology, San Antonio: Ariel Ministries, 2016 (earlier/older editions are fine). This is the full-length, unabridged version, which must be used for this course.
Note: Textbooks can be ordered directly through Ariel Ministries. Feel free to purchase an electronic copy or hard copy of the book. Please contact the Ariel home office if you have questions about book orders:
Tel: (210) 344-7707 or (877) 242-7435
Email: homeoffice@ariel.org
Here is the link for the hardback version:
https://www.ariel.org/books/israelology-the-missing-link-in-systematic-theology
This is also available in Kindle e-book (e-mobi):
https://www.ariel.org/books/Israelology-ebook-mobi
This is also available in e-book (e-pub):
https://www.ariel.org/books/Israelology-ebook-epub
Recommended Supplementary Books
Optional books, articles, and other resources are listed within the course itself. In each Segment you will see headings called “Optional Reading.” Please review these as you progress through the course.
Course Exams
This course is comprised of five Unit Exams. Each Unit Exam is to be completed after the required reading and assignments in the preceding Segments. Unit Exams are open-note, open- book, and open-Bible. The exams are based on multiple-choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank type of questions. The exams are on the website as well, graded automatically. Take as long as you need to complete the exams and exams can be taken as many times as needed.
Assignments
Each Segment has a section called “Spiritual Growth: Implication and Application Assignments.” Assignments vary from segment to segment. Sometimes there will be journal assignments, other times there may be Bible memory passages, other times written prayers, or additional reading. Some of these assignments are optional, that means that it is recommended but not required. However, some of the assignments are required. If so, this will be stated in the assignment for that Segment.
When a written assignment is required, such as a journal or prayer, students must complete these, but they are not turned-in for grading or credit. We expect students to complete these assignments, using the honor system. For student journal assignments you can use a Word doc on your computer or a handwritten journal or notebook; whichever you prefer is fine (again these will not be collected, turned-in or graded).
However, when there is a Bible memory passage that is assigned and also required, then the Bible memory passage will be included in the Unit Exam. Bible memory verses for this course are based on the NASB (1995) version of the Bible; per Dr. Fruchtenbaum’s instructions. He uses the ASV in teaching but requested that the NASB be used for the Bible memory passages for this course.
Grading
Grades on Unit Exams are calculated into percentages (100% = perfect score), regardless of the number of questions on an exam. The final grade is automatically calculated, also using percentages, based on all of the combined totals from all ten Unit Exams.
Letter Grade | Percentage |
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A | 93%-100% |
A- | 90%-92% |
B+ | 87%-89% |
B | 83%-86% |
B- | 80%-82% |
C+ | 77%-79% |
C | 73%-76% |
C- | 70%-72% |
D+ | 67%-69% |
D | 63%-66% |
D- | 60%-62% |
F | 0%-59% |
Communication and Contact Information
Because our courses are pre-recorded, self-paced, with open-enrollment, there is no direct personal one-on-one student-to-teacher or teacher-to-student communication. If you have customer service type of questions related to the online courses, please click on the “Contact Us” link on the Ariel Online Courses homepage or you can email the Director of Online Studies at: Administrator@ArielCourses.com
Please do not send questions related to course content to the course instructor or professor. Please do not call the Ariel home office regarding the Ariel Online Courses. Instead, please use the “Contact Us” link on the Ariel Online Courses homepage or the email: Administrator@ArielCourses.com We will promptly respond to your questions, generally within 48 hours (except on weekends or holidays). All communication with Ariel Online Courses will be through email, there is no telephone customer service for matters pertaining to Ariel Online Courses.
Course Records
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Course Content
Unit 1: Israel Past
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1. Introduction, Definition of Terms, and the Importance of Israelology
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2. The Election of Israel
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3. The Unconditional Covenants: The Abrahamic Covenant
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4. The Unconditional Covenants: The Land, The Davidic, & The New Covenants
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5. The Mosaic Covenant and the Law of Moses
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6. Circumcision, the Sabbath, and the Remnant of Israel
- 1. Introduction, Definition of Terms, and the Importance of Israelology
- 2. The Election of Israel
- 3. The Unconditional Covenants: The Abrahamic Covenant
- 4. The Unconditional Covenants: The Land, The Davidic, & The New Covenants
- 5. The Mosaic Covenant and the Law of Moses
- 6. Circumcision, the Sabbath, and the Remnant of Israel
Unit 2: Israel Present – Part One
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7. The Kingdom of God Program
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8. The Rejection of the Messiahship of Yeshua—Results and Consequences
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9. The Unconditional Covenants
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10. The Mosaic Covenant & the Law of Moses: It’s Unity
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11. The Mosaic Covenant & the Law of Moses: Rendered Inoperative
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12. The Law of Messiah and the Principle of Freedom
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13. The Sabbath: A Creation Ordinance? It’s Perpetuity, the Law
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14. The Sabbath: Ceremonial, Civil, & Moral Distinctions, the Sabbath
- 7. The Kingdom of God Program
- 8. The Rejection of the Messiahship of Yeshua—Results and Consequences
- 9. The Unconditional Covenants
- 10. The Mosaic Covenant & the Law of Moses: It’s Unity
- 11. The Mosaic Covenant & the Law of Moses: Rendered Inoperative
- 12. The Law of Messiah and the Principle of Freedom
- 13. The Sabbath: A Creation Ordinance? It’s Perpetuity, the Law
- 14. The Sabbath: Ceremonial, Civil, & Moral Distinctions, the Sabbath
Unit 3: Israel Present – Part Two
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15. Israel and the Church
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16. The Messianic Jewish Identity: Two False Concepts
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17. Israel Today
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18. Introduction to Romans 9-11, the Remnant of Israel, & the Olive Tree
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19. Hebrew Christianity/Messianic Jews: Definitions and Distinctives
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20. The Practices of Messianic Judaism & Messianic Jewish N.T. Writings
- 15. Israel and the Church
- 16. The Messianic Jewish Identity: Two False Concepts
- 17. Israel Today
- 18. Introduction to Romans 9-11, the Remnant of Israel, & the Olive Tree
- 19. Hebrew Christianity/Messianic Jews: Definitions and Distinctives
- 20. The Practices of Messianic Judaism & Messianic Jewish N.T. Writings
Unit 4: Israel Future
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21. Israel & the Church Age, Israel & the Start of the Tribulation
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22. Israel in the Tribulation and the Remnant of Israel
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23. Israel & the Basis of the Second Coming
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24. The National Regeneration of Israel and Romans 11:25-36
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25. The Remnant of Israel, the Judgment of the Gentiles, & the Resurrection of the O.T. Saints
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26. Israel and the Messianic Kingdom: The Basis for the Belief in the Messianic Kingdom
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27. The Four Facets of the Final Restoration of Israel
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28. Other Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration, the Millennial Mountain, Temple, System, River, Jerusalem, Israel and the Eternal Order
- 21. Israel & the Church Age, Israel & the Start of the Tribulation
- 22. Israel in the Tribulation and the Remnant of Israel
- 23. Israel & the Basis of the Second Coming
- 24. The National Regeneration of Israel and Romans 11:25-36
- 25. The Remnant of Israel, the Judgment of the Gentiles, & the Resurrection of the O.T. Saints
- 26. Israel and the Messianic Kingdom: The Basis for the Belief in the Messianic Kingdom
- 27. The Four Facets of the Final Restoration of Israel
- 28. Other Characteristics of Israel’s Final Restoration, the Millennial Mountain, Temple, System, River, Jerusalem, Israel and the Eternal Order