Menorah Mission School offers a 8-month course that provides an education in biblical topics, health, evangelism, and agriculture. The curriculum consists of classes, described below, and practical activities to equip students with both comprehensive knowledge and experience in those areas. The aim of the course is to prepare students for missionary work and to lead them closer to Christ, in Whom their character will grow.
The program includes more than 100 hours dedicated to personal study and practical application, in which the students will have an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the material presented and practiced in class.
All classes are taught in English.
"Let the living gospel be taught in our schools. Let students be educated in its principles, that they may be prepared to impart the truth to others. Let them learn to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of those whom they will meet in their work. By the ministry of the word the gospel is preached; by medical missionary work the gospel is practiced. The gospel is bound up with medical missionary work. Neither is to stand alone, bound up in itself" "Manuscript Releases", vol. 13, p. 303
Program Start and end date
October 30th 2024 - June 22nd 2025
Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into the following areas and may be subject to change:
To read the description of each class, click on the specific class name.
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Class name
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Hours
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Bible Topics
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How to Study the Bible
As an introduction to the Bible, this class will cover its inspiration, trustworthiness and the basics on how to study, understand and interpret it.
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8 hours |
Bible Doctrines
The students will study and explore the core teachings of Scripture and how to share these doctrines in a meaningful, attractive and Christ-centered way. Students will also learn how to answer main objections to them.
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46 hours |
Homiletics
In this class, the students will learn the principles on how to prepare and present powerful sermons using a variety of preaching tools and styles. The class will include practice in the preparation and delivery of sermons.
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10 hours |
Last Day Events
In this class, the students will study the chronology of the final events of earth's history, disproving interpretations inconsistent with sound Biblical understanding.
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6 hours |
Plan of Redemption
The big picture; the central theme of Scripture; the plan of redemption as understood in the frame of the great controversy motif. Students will get insights into the controversy from its inception in the heavenly courts to its final consummation – the end of evil and the new earth.
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15 hours |
Media Evangelism
This class will provide the students with the foundations, including theory and practical experience, on video production, in order to reach out effectively to a fast-paced media oriented society.
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14 hours |
Personal Evangelism
This class will cover different methods to awaken spiritual interest and will teach students how to write and share Bible studies. The students will learn the principles of soul winning and the art of leading people to take decisions for Christ. Practical instruction will also cover the planning and implementation of the complete cycle of evangelism.
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30 hours |
Public Evangelism
The students will learn how to apply principles from the inspired writings regarding how to plan and preach an evangelistic campaign, leading people to Christ and helping them to stay connected with Him.
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16 hours |
Righteousness by Faith
Students will study the experience and concepts related to salvation in the life of the believer such as faith, justification, sanctification and victory over temptation.
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15 hours |
Sanctuary
The sanctuary, as presented in the Bible, gives a unique understanding of the plan of salvation. Every article of furniture, ritual and annual feast will be studied in both type and antitype, giving an understanding of Christ’s ministry through the sanctuary service.
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15 hours |
Daniel
This class will be an in-depth, chapter by chapter study of the book of Daniel. A great portion of the class will be devoted to the explanation of the prophetic chapters of the book, understanding their fulfillment in history and importance for our time.
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20 hours |
Revelation
This class will be an in-depth, chapter by chapter study of the book of Revelation. Students will get an understanding of the book through an examination of its historical, present, and future fulfillments. We will speak of the importance of the prophetic heritage on which are founded the message and purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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30 hours |
Spirit of Prophecy
An investigation on the role of the Gift of Prophecy in biblical times and the life and ministry of Ellen G. White, in modern times. The tests and functions of a prophet will be examined. Answers will be given to the main objections raised against her ministry and prophetic gift.
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15 hours |
Health topics
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God's Healing Plan
This class will focus on God's original plan for health, how sin corrupted it, and biblical principles to restore health. We will unveil the differences between true and false remedies from both inspired writings and science.
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10 hours |
Laws of Health
The students will learn about the laws of health as presented in the inspired writings: nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest and trust in God. We will study how these laws influence the chemistry and functions of our body, and how they can be implemented in order to enjoy a healthful lifestyle.
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10 hours |
Physiology and Lifestyle Diseases
In this class the healthy functioning of the body will be explained, showing how lifestyle can positively or negatively impact our physical, mental, and spiritual health. The connection between lifestyle and diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, will be presented.
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20 hours |
Health Evangelism
In this class, students will learn the role of the health message as an entering wedge for public evangelism. We'll study and practice how to effectively present health topics in a public setting.
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8 hours |
Charcoal and Poultices
Students will learn how to produce and use activated charcoal and different poultices, to help the body in restoring a healthful condition.
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8 hours |
Hydrotherapy
The use of water in any of its three forms, internally or externally, is called hydrotherapy. This class will give theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform water treatments to boost different functions of the body.
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20 hours |
Natural Remedies
A deeper look at the many powerful, natural agents created by God and how they can be used to treat different diseases.
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27 hours |
Massage
This class will teach the students about the basics of anatomy, the different techniques used in Swedish massage and their healthful effects on the body. Students will spend most of the class in the practice of these techniques.
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30 hours |
Nutrition
This class will present the physiological requirements of the body, functions of macro and micronutrients, as well as other more specific topics. Students will study the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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15 hours |
Mental Health
This class will provide the students with a practical Christ-centered approach to bring healing to the heart from the wounds of the past, finding a true identity in God.
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15 hours |
Christian Education topics
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Relationships
Discussions on the principles and guidelines as revealed in the Bible, as well as in the Spirit of Prophecy, regarding steps toward courtship, marriage, and a happy home.
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6 hours |
Principles of Teaching
An introduction to the growing range of teaching skills needed to meet diverse learning needs when teaching or lecturing on biblical and/or health topics.
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15 hours |
Church Organization
An introduction to the history of the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist church until present. This class also covers the current structure and functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist church on a world-wide and local level.
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8 hours |
Christian Leadership
Students will learn the principles to be a true Christian leader, through the Bible and in today's experience.
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8 hours |
Financial Management
Students will learn the basics of managing finances in personal matters and in God's work.
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6 hours |
Adventist History
This class covers the big picture of Seventh-day Adventist Church history, beginning with the Millerite movement until present time, presenting how God led this movement through the prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White.
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15 hours |
Practical Training
We believe that education should be both theorical and practical thus, we do our best to balance the two during the course. Generally, theoretical and/or practical classes are held in one half of the day, while the other half is focused on practical training. Practical training may include agriculture, plant-based cooking, baking, sewing, house keeping, various outreach activities and more.
Mission Trip
During the 8-month program, students have the opportunity to serve as missionaries on the field. It is a blessed time where they can share and apply the knowledge gained during the course, have an out-of-the-comfort-zone experience, a wonderful opportunity to grow in character, and see their lives and the lives of others changed.
The mission trip will occur in the beginning of 2025; the location will be communicated to the students at the beginning of the course.
