Introduction video
To begin taking courses, simply:
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- Watch this “Introduction Video”
- Read “Steps 1-3” (below)
- Watch the “Course Orientation Video” (below)
- Purchase any course (Catalog)
Course Orientation Video
- This short video provides an excellent overview of the curriculum in our courses.
- Most of our courses consist of 16 modules, each module includes opening worship, learning objectives, required and optional readings, Scripture memory verses, open-book exams, and spiritual growth assignments.
a quick tour of our format
22 courses – here are a few
WHAT’S INCLUDED…
Quick Overview:
Are these “a la carte” courses anyone can take or do I need to register as a student and follow a program of study like a college?
The choice is yours. We have four different study options called “Tiers.” So you can find a study option that best fits your learning goals and preferences.
- So, if you are seeking a degree from us, then you need to take Tier 1 or Tier 2 courses.
- If you are not pursuing a degree from us, then you can choose from Tier 3 or 4.
- Anyone can take any course anytime, but Tier 1 courses have specific start and end dates.
- There is no application or registration.
For more details, please click the “Choose a Plan” item on the navigation bar.
How is this college related to Ariel Ministries? Is this an accredited program? What degrees will you be offering?
ACB-MJS and Ariel Ministries: This is an online college named, “Ariel College of the Bible and Messianic Jewish Studies.” We are a division of Ariel Ministries. The Founder and President of the college is Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum.
Accreditation: We are not currently seeking accreditation. Our focus now is to develop our courses and program in ways well-pleasing to God so that we are fully aligned with His Word and His will. If, at some point, the Lord wants us to seek accreditation, then, of course, we will do that. If you need a degree from an accredited college for work/employment, for ordination from a denomination, to transfer credits to another college, or to apply to another college/seminary, then you would need a degree from an accredited college, so ACB-MJS would not be the right choice in such cases.
Degree Program: Every course you complete for credit counts towards a “Biblical and Messianic Jewish Studies” degree from ACB-MJS. We currently have twenty courses so students can earn an associate-level degree from us. We plan on producing about three to four new courses per year. Sixty courses will, Lord willing, be developed over the next several years. We currently offer an associate-level degree. In the coming years, Lord willing, we also plan to offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as well.
Students are also required to complete the “Foundations” courses. Currently, FND 104 is available and required for students seeking a degree from us.
Please click “OVERVIEW” on the navigation bar for more details.
How much do the courses cost? What is the refund policy? What does it mean to “audit” a course?
Costs: For each course, there are four study options (we call these “Tiers”). Tiers 1-2 are full-credit courses, and Tiers 3-4 are non-credit (audit-only) options. For more information about the four Tiers, please click the “CHOOSE A PLAN” item on the navigation bar. Course prices range from $75 to $395, depending on what Tier and course you select (course prices do not include books). For specific prices please click on the “COURSE CATALOG” on the Navigation bar.
Refunds: If for any reason you are not pleased with a course, we maintain a 7-day refund policy on all courses. This is a 100% return. This does not include your textbooks or mp3 audio course lecture sales.
We are committed to very affordable pricing for our courses.
Audit Only Courses: Tiers 3 and 4 are non-credit courses. Tier 3 students have access to the curriculum but can bypass (skip over) anything, such as assigned readings, written assignments, Bible memory verses, and exams. However, you do not get credit for the course and it does not count towards a degree in Biblical and Messianic Jewish Studies. Tier 4 courses only contain video lectures.
What do I do if I want to take a course? Where do I start? Is there a contact person if I run into a problem or have a question?
To Begin: To begin, you will need to read Steps 1-3: “Overview,” “Choose a Plan,” and “How to Start.” Then, you can look through the courses in the “Course Catalog” section of the navigation bar and order whatever course you want.
Contact and Help: There are many ways you can get help. If you have a specific question about our college, you can contact the administration by email: Admin@ArielCollege.com.
If you have any technical questions (login issues, course access, other IT problems), current students can use the live chat or phone hotline we offer through Canvas.
Please click the “Contact/Help” item on the navigation bar for more details.
Are there expiration dates? Do I need to know Hebrew or be Messianic Jewish to take courses or pursue a degree? How much work is there in the courses?
Expiration Dates: Students in Tiers 1-4 can access their course content for one year. Courses expire 365 after the date of purchase.
Jews and Gentiles: All are welcome! We have students from many nations taking our courses. You do not need to be Messianic Jewish to take our courses or pursue a degree from us. You do not need to know Hebrew or attend a Messianic congregation. We welcome students of any denomination, any race, or any ethnicity.
Academic Level: Our courses are designed to be challenging, college-level, but not exasperating. Anyone should be able to do well in our classes if they make a genuine effort. Our exams are open-book and open-note, except for some of the biblical language courses and the Bible memory verses. There are no time limits on exams. You can re-take an exam, and the highest of the two attempts is the one kept.
Assignments: Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 have written assignments that need to be completed. Tier 1 courses are considered the “Enriched Educational Program,” so there are more assignments, more variety, and greater interaction with faculty. Tier 2 written assignments can be spot-checked, so students need to save them on their computers until graduation.
Course Format: Each of our courses is organized around modules, and each module has several components. A typical Tier 2-3 course has:
- Learning outline/objectives
- High-quality video lecture presentations
- Required Bible, textbook, and journal article readings
- Optional readings for additional study
- Study questions (these are optional)
- Spiritual growth activities
- An open-note exam after a module or set of modules (these can be re-taken)
- Tier 1 courses also contain weekly announcements
- Some courses require memorization of Scripture passages
- Some courses also include opening prayer and devotions with worship music, generally aligned with the theme/topic in the module.
Dr. Fruchtenbaum is the professor of many of the video lectures and the founder of the college. However, he will not oversee each course and interact with students in the courses. Tier One courses will have an instructor who directs the course; it will be an experienced Bible teacher with a Master’s or Doctorate from a Bible college or seminary. Tier 2-4 students do not interact with faculty. Dr. Sigler, Dr. Adler, and other qualified professors also teach our online courses related to their areas of expertise.
Our newest courses:
Jeremiah and Lamentations
CEO AND PRESIDENT
Dr. Tim M. Sigler
- In 2023, Dr. Sigler was invited by Dr. Fruchtenbaum to steward the efforts of Ariel Ministries into its next generation of gospel witness and doctrinal faithfulness and to continue Ariel’s commitment to teaching the Bible from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
- In addition to serving as Ariel Ministries’ CEO, Dr. Sigler is the President of Ariel College of the Bible and Messianic Jewish Studies.
- To learn more about Dr. Sigler and the transition of leadership, we invite you to read the 2024 winter edition of the Ariel Magazine and the link to the Leadership of Ariel Ministries.
Please join us in rejoicing in God’s provision for godly and gifted leadership.
“Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders” (Ps.72:18).
- With so many biblical education options today, why choose Ariel College of the Bible and Messianic Jewish Studies?
- There are nine core values that make Ariel College unique, that make us stand out as “distinct.
- We call these our 9 Distinctives.
- Each distinctive is summarized in the slides that follow (scroll right to read through all nine).
Greetings and welcome to the Ariel College “mishpachah” (family)!
- We are delighted that you are considering taking online courses with us.
- Before browsing our “à la carte” courses, we recommend taking a moment to review the slides that explain our nine distinctives, the videos, and Steps 1-3 on this website.
Distinctive #1:
Our commitment to the bible
The focus of our educational program centers on teaching the Bible.
- In fact, it is so central to all that we do, Dr. Fruchtenbaum placed it in the very name of the school: Ariel College of the BIBLE and Messianic Jewish Studies
- Our goal is to have a course on every Book of the Bible.
- Few, if any, Bible colleges teach verse-by-verse through every Book of the Bible; this is our objective, and we are well on our way.
Distinctive #2:
Obeying the greatest commandment
These two pillars frame our approach to education and to life: the two great commandments.
Distinctive #3:
Sound doctrine
Ariel Ministries and Ariel College are known for our unwavering commitment to sound doctrine.
- Healthy doctrine is based on the correct interpretation and application of Scripture.
- All of our courses are taught from a normative, classic dispensational perspective.
- Ariel’s founder, Dr. Fruchtenbaum, was the first to introduce Israelology, which is the missing link in systematic theology.
- Students will learn to recognize and confront doctrinal error, but do so in a way that blesses others and honors the Lord and His Word.
Distinctive #4:
The Messianic Jewish perspective
All of our courses are taught from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
- Dr. Fruchtenbaum wanted to be sure we would never neglect our unique calling, so he incorporated this into the very name of the college: Ariel College of the Bible AND MESSIANIC JEWISH STUDIES.
- We realize this is a very long name for a college, but it serves as a continual reminder of our special purpose and mission.
- One cannot fully understand Scripture without studying its linguistic, historical, and cultural background, which is Jewish.
- Our identity as Jewish or Gentile believers in Yeshua matters to God and us.
- We do well to remember that Yeshua was a Jew, as were all the apostles and the early church.
Distinctive #5:
Abiding in the vine
Our curriculum fosters a closer walk with the Lord and Messiah-like character growth.
- Some students may become so focused on the academic aspects of Bible college that they could end up drifting away from God in their daily walk with Him. This is something we never want to risk happening at Ariel College.
- Therefore, we intentionally design our courses to include time for personal reflection, prayer, worship, and spiritual growth activities.
Distinctive #6:
love for Israel and the Jewish people
Students will gain a better understanding of God’s relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.
- In a world where there is increasing hatred for Israel and the Jewish people, we present the truth about what God teaches about His relationship with the Seed of Jacob.
- Students will therefore be ambassadors for Messiah, learning methods to educate the Body of Messiah about God’s love for and plans for Israel and the Jewish people.
- Ariel Ministries also offers yearly tours to Israel led by Dr. Sigler. Our students are encouraged to experience Israel with Dr. Sigler.
Distinctive #7:
Preparing for the “final job review”
We want our students to make strategic use of their time and “talents” for Messiah.
- The Scriptures tell us that we will be judged by the quality of our service to the Lord from the time we become believers until the moment He takes us home (cf. 2 Cor. 5:10).
- We therefore want our students to be as prepared as they can for this, the most important day of their lives, second only to the day they came to faith in the Messiah.
- This is another reason why Ariel College is so special: our teaching on eschatology helps prepare students for this day, our “final job review.”
Distinctive #8:
lifelong learning
We encourage our students to be lifelong learners, immersed in the Word and will of God.
- We realize that discipleship is an ongoing process that begins when we are born again, regenerated by the Holy Spirit through faith in Messiah Yeshua.
- Reading, studying, memorizing, and obeying God’s Word should be lifelong daily habits.
- We therefore have designed our college based on this truth.
- We will continually be developing courses so that students can continue to study for as many years as they choose, ideally for life.
Distinctive #9:
proclaiming the good news
Our students will know, share, and defend the gospel.
- The Lord commanded His disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:19-20).
- We realize that we have a sacred duty to teach our students how to share the Good News with both Jews and Gentiles.
- We will offer courses on Jewish Outreach and Discipleship, Messianic Prophecy, and Messianic Jewish Apologetics.
- Finally, in an age when the gospel message is under siege by those who misrepresent it, we make sure that our students “get the gospel right.”
FOUNDER
Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum
I would like to express my gratitude to the many believers who support Ariel College through prayer and financial giving.
My hope is that our online courses will serve as a lifelong learning resource for believers.
We are committed to producing high-quality online courses that are doctrinally sound, rich in content, and taught from a Messianic Jewish perspective.
These online courses should cost students four or five times what we charge, but we are committed to keeping prices extremely affordable.
We hope you will continue to partner with us in prayer and financial support to help us build new online courses and grow Ariel College.
Thank you!
Dr. Fruchtenbaum Presents:
“The Gospel from a Messianic Jewish Perspective.”
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and my supplication to God is for them, that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1 (ASV)
Ariel College Lectures: audio-only format
- For those who may only want to listen to course lectures, we offer MP3, audio-only files, that can be downloaded and used on any device.
- We also offer special Messianic Jewish worship music produced by Ariel College to refresh your soul.
- Click the link below to learn more.
Tyler Scott Thompson – ariel College Worship Music
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