November 3, 2005
Subject: Transfer of Credits
Name: Peter Roberts
Message: Dear Sirs,
I am interested in achieving a degree in Messianic studies.
In 2001, I completed a 'Certificate in Messianic Studies' at the Israel College of the Bible in Jerusalem, resulting in 30 credit hours achieved. Obviously I can forward confirmation of that, and I'm sure the College would likewise verify.
To what extent would these 30 credits go towards a degree from your Instiute? Woud they satisfy your requirement for 'Core' subjects, leaving me the additonal subjects to complete as listed on your website?
Also, would you kindly advise the costs of each subject required?
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Peter R Roberts
Australia
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Dear Peter,
Thank you for your correspondence.
The Tzemach Institute Degree program is not state accredited.
We chose this posture so that the government cannot ever dictate our curriculum.
Our position is purely bible and we are diligent to not perpetuate doctrine.
We find the Messianic "denomination" to still be rather adherent to much church doctrine, and therefore, we would encourage you to go through the entire course work. Based on your previous study you would probably go through much it rather quickly.
We do not charge a fee for the courses. When you submit the online registration the first section of the course work (Torah I) is automatically sent to you.
Thank your for your enquiry.
May the Lord richly bless you as you continue to seek Him.
Jim Wingerter
Director of Multimedia Communications