INTRODUCTION TO PENTECOSTAL AND CHARISMATIC MOVEMENTS

BA 2/3

(THURSDAYS, 2.00-4.00pm)

1.1             Spiritual Gifts in the Bible. The role of spiritual gifts and healing in Pentecostal and Charismatic theology                2 October 2003 AA

1.2              Historical Background. Spiritual gifts in history, Methodism, Revival movements and the Holiness movement                   9 October 2003 AA

1.3              William J Seymour and the Azusa Street Revival. William Durham and the “Finished Work”, the “New Issue” and further divisions 
                                                                                  16 October 2003 RB

1.4              Global Expansion. Pentecostal denominations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa & Asia                         23 October 2003 AA

1.5              The Charismatic Movements. Origins, global expansion, new types of Pentecostalism                                                           30 October 2003 RB

1.6              African Diaspora Movements. African American and Caribbean movements, Black-led Churches in Europe              13 November 2003 RB

1.7              Baptism in the Spirit. The essence of Pentecostal theology, biblical and contextual pneumatology                                        20 November 2003 AA

1.8              Pentecostal Evangelism. The role of “signs and wonders”, Spirit baptism and global mission                                                  27 November 2003 AA

1.9              Society and Politics. Pentecostals and socio-political issues, race, class and gender issues, social action                             4 December 2003 RB

1.10          A Pentecostal Theology of Liberation.              11 December 2003 RB

 

Module Description

The course studies the history and development of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements during the 20th Century, the nature of global Pentecostalism, and Pentecostal and Charismatic theologies in their historical and cultural contexts. This is done by studying key individuals and events, and characteristic theological issues.

Learning Outcomes (By the end of the module the student will be able to…)

Demonstrated or Assessed By

 

a) Describe and analyse the origins and development, the significance and emphases of different forms of Pentecostalism.

 

b) Discuss key Pentecostal/ Charismatic theological emphases.

 

 

c) Identify and engage with a variety of differing perspectives and interpretations of particular issues and questions relating to Pentecostal/ Charismatic history and theologies.

 

a) 2000 word course essay on the history of Pentecostalism — not formally assessed

 

b) 3000 word assessed essay critically evaluating the emphases of Pentecostal/ Charismatic theologies.

 

c) One seminar presentation and participating in others — not formally assessed.

 

Interaction in class discussion and seminars with course lecturers and invited guest speakers — not formally assessed.

 

The content and approach taken in course work and assessed work — not formally assessed.

 

Summary of Method of Assessment

3000 word assessed essay (100%)

Introductory Learning Resources

Allan Anderson, An Introduction to Pentecostalism, 2004.

H Cox, Fire from Heaven, 1996.

DW Dayton, Theological Roots of Pentecostalism, 1987.

DW Faupel, The Everlasting Gospel, 1996.

WJ Hollenweger, Pentecostalism, 1997.

S Land, Pentecostal Spirituality, 1993.

Please see the bibliographies after the postgraduate module descriptions for further information.