# THEO 573 - Pentecostal Theology

<table class="table table-bordered" id="bkmrk-teacher-dr.-c.%C2%A0simps"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Teacher</td><td colspan="3">Dr. C. Simpson</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Semester</td><td>Fall</td><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Duration</td><td>8 Weeks</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Frequency</td><td colspan="3">Every three years</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Credits</td><td>5 ECTS</td><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Workload</td><td>150 Hours</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Module format</td><td colspan="3">Intensive</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Applicability</td><td colspan="3">This Module is fundamental to the course of study and is applicable to all theological modules in particular Contemporary Theology, German Pentecostalism, and the Lutheran Reception modules.  
</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Course structure</td><td colspan="3">See [module and courses](https://kms.ets-kniebis.de/knowledge/3-modules-courses-mamhmc-86)</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Contact time</td><td>40 Hours</td><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Self-Study</td><td>110 Hours</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Participation requirement</td><td colspan="3">See [access to the program](https://kms.ets-kniebis.de/knowledge/2-access-to-the-program-mamhap-85)</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Evaluation</td><td colspan="3"><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>**Evaluation**</td><td>**Hours**</td><td>**Weight**</td></tr><tr style="background-color: #d3d3d3;"><td>Phase 1</td><td>60</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Readings &amp; Responses  
</td><td>40</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr><td>Readings &amp; Critical Analysis  
</td><td>20</td><td>10%</td></tr><tr style="background-color: #d3d3d3;"><td>Phase 2</td><td>40</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Participation  
</td><td>30</td><td>10%</td></tr><tr><td>Presentation  
</td><td>10</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr style="background-color: #d3d3d3;"><td>Phase 3</td><td>50</td><td>50%</td></tr><tr><td>Research Paper  
</td><td>50</td><td>50%</td></tr><tr><td>**Total**</td><td>**150**</td><td>**100%**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Content of the Module</td><td colspan="3">This course is intended to engage the graduate student in the recent development of theology among Pentecostals, focusing in particular on the areas of theological methodology, experience and epistemology, and various doctrinal loci as seen through a Pentecostal lens.  
</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Learning Objectives</td><td colspan="3">A. General Learning Objectives  
This course seeks to:

- provide a historical perspective of the theological roots of Pentecostal thought.
- describe the theological trends among early Pentecostal thinkers.
- explain the connections between various traditional doctrines that Pentecostals share with other Christians as well as explain the differences.
- demonstrate the need for theological reflection in Pentecostalism.
- suggest future orientations and directions for Pentecostal theology.
- compare and contrast various proposed theological models for Pentecostal theology.
- inspect the role of experience in relation to theological reflection and epistemology.
- offer an overview of Pentecostal ways of engaging and understanding traditional doctrinal loci.

B. Specific Behavioral Objectives  
As a result of the activities and study in this course, the student should be able to:

- Explain how the various doctrines studied can be conceived through the lens of Pentecostalism.
- Identify the historical and theological roots of Pentecostal theology.
- Compare and contrast various models of Pentecostal theology.
- Sketch the possibilities for a future theological endeavor within the Pentecostal movement.
- Appraise the influence of evangelicalism on Pentecostal thought.
- Relate the role of experience with Pentecostal theological reflection.

</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Outline</td><td colspan="3">- The Challenge of Pentecostalism and Theology
- The Relation of Evangelical Theology and Pentecostal Theology
- Can there be a Pentecostal Systematic Theology?
- Theological Roots of Pentecostal Theology
- Scripture, Hermeneutics, and Pentecostals
- Soteriology and Pentecostal Theology
- Sanctification and Pneumatology in Pentecostal Theology
- Ecclesiology and Pentecostal Theology
- Eschatology and Pentecostal Theology

</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Examination</td><td colspan="3">See Evaluation</td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #d3d3d3;">Core Literature</td><td colspan="3">**Reading List:**  
Albrecht, Daniel E. 1999. Rites in the Spirit: A Ritual Approach to Pentecostal/Charismatic Spirituality. Sheffield Academic Press  
Anderson, Allan H &amp; Hollenweger, Walter J (eds.) 1999. Pentecostals After a Century: Global Perspectives on a Movement in Transition. Sheffield Academic Press  
Anderson, Allan 2000. Zion and Pentecost: The Spirituality and Experience of Pentecostal and Zionist/Apostolic Churches in South Africa. Pretoria: University of South Africa Press  
Anderson, Allan &amp; Tang, Edmond (eds.) 2005. Asian and Pentecostal: The Charismatic Face of Asian Christianity. Oxford: Regnum &amp; Baguio City, Philippines: APTS Press  
Burgess, SM &amp; van der Maas, E (eds) 2003. New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. Grand Rapids: Zondervan  
Cox, Harvey 1996. Fire From Heaven: The Rise of Pentecostal Spirituality and the Reshaping of Religion in the Twenty-First Century. London: Cassell  
Dayton, Donald W 1987. Theological Roots of Pentecostalism. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press  
Dempster, MA, Klaus, BD &amp; Petersen, D (eds) 1991. Called and Empowered: Global Mission in Pentecostal Perspective. Peabody: Hendrickson  
Dempster, MA, Klaus, BD &amp; Petersen, D (eds) 1999. The Globalization of Pentecostalism: A Religion Made to Travel. Oxford: Regnum  
Faupel, D William 1996. The Everlasting Gospel: The Significance of Eschatology in the Development of Pentecostal Thought. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press  
Hilborn, David (ed.) 2001. ‘Toronto’ in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the mid-1990s. Carlisle: Paternoster  
Hollenweger, Walter J 1972. The Pentecostals. London: SCM  
Hollenweger, Walter J 1997. Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide. Peabody: Hendrickson  
Jacobsen, Douglas 2003. Thinking in the Spirit: Theologies of the Early Pentecostal Movement. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.  
Johns, Cheryl B 1993. Pentecostal Formation: a pedagogy among the oppressed. Sheffield Academic Press  
Land, Steven J 1993. Pentecostal Spirituality: A Passion for the Kingdom. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press  
Perriman, Andrew (ed) 2003. Faith Health and Prosperity: A Report on ‘Word of Faith’ and ‘Positive Confession’ Theologies by ACUTE. Carlisle: Paternoster  
Yong, Amos 2000. Discerning the Spirit(s): A Pentecostal-Charismatic Contribution to Christian Theology of Religions. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press  
Yong, Amos 2005. The Spirit Poured Out On All Flesh: Pentecostalism And The Possibility Of Global Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic  
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