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Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1968. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Pentecostalism in North America has stalled. This dissertation seeks reasons for the current impasse in the triumphalism that has driven the development of Pentecostalism and proposes a critique of that triumphalism through the application of Martin Luther's theology of the cross. This work is intended primarily as a project of constructive theology. It comprises three movements. The first is principally historical, in which I survey the emergence of Pentecostalism. Chapter 1 finds that its development was driven by forces of restorationism and perfectionism, two dynamics that have a long history in American Protestantism. Together these two impulses account for the triumphalism that coloured not only the formation of Pentecostalism, but Evangelicalism, generally. The second chapter traces the development of Pentecostal triumphalism historically from Azusa Street, through the institutionalizing process and defines Pentecostal triumphalism as a form of spiritual immediacy. The second movement is an exploration in historical theology. Chapter 3 considers Luther as a resource for Pentecostal theology by situating him historically in his theological conflict with Roman Catholicism and the Radical Reformation and discovering resonances between his thought and that of Pentecostals. Turning to a contemplation of Luther's theologia crucis, chapter 4 establishes its value as a critique of both personal and institutional triumphalism. Furthermore, it considers the resurrection as an often undeveloped dimension of the theology of the cross. Connecting cross and resurrection in Luther's thought sets up the third movement, which is essentially an endeavour in constructive theology. Assisted by the work of Jiirgen Moltmann, chapter 5 expresses the theology of the cross in terms of two component dynamics, a pneumatologia crucis, and an eschatologia crucis, the nexus of which accounts for Spirit baptism, the central feature of Pentecostalism. In the final chapter, this model is applied to a variety of issues in Pentecostal theology including spiritual experience, sanctification, and the supernatural, with a view to mitigating its underlying triumphalism. Doing so establishes the basis of Pentecostalism on theological grounds rather than the two historical dynamics of restorationism and perfectionism, which appear to have driven its development. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Lam, Chi Ho Ansel. / Thesis (M.Div.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-59). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Abstract in English --- p.i / Abstract in Chinese --- p.ii / Acknowledgement --- p.iii / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Framework of the Thesis --- p.3 / Chapter 1.3 --- Keyword --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Pent/Char Worship --- p.5 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- The Pentecosta-Charismatic Tradition --- p.7 / Chapter 2.1 --- A Charismatic Tradition --- p.7 / Chapter 2.2 --- Two Essential Historical Roots --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- The Black Tradition --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- The Holiness Tradition --- p.11 / Chapter 2.3 --- The Diversity of Contemporary Pent/Char Worship --- p.13 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- "Cases Studies, Basic Pattern and General Features of Contemporary Pent/Char Worship" --- p.16 / Chapter 3.1 --- Principles on Sampling --- p.16 / Chapter 3.2 --- "Case Study 1 -Sunday Service of City Harvest Church, Singapore" --- p.17 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Brief Introduction to the Church --- p.17 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Settings of the Venue --- p.20 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- An Account of the Sunday Service --- p.20 / Chapter 3.3 --- "Case Study 2 ´ؤ""Friday Revival"" of Ministry on the Rock, Hong Kong" --- p.25 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Brief Introduction to the Ministry --- p.25 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- An Account of the Revival Meeting --- p.26 / Chapter 3.4 --- Case Study 3 -Holy Spirit Miracle Crusades of Benny Hinn Ministries --- p.29 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Brief Introduction to Benny Hinn and Benny Hinn Ministries --- p.29 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- An Account of the Holy Spirit Miracle Crusade --- p.30 / Chapter 3.5 --- Basic Pattern and General Features of Contemporary Pent/Char Worship --- p.32 / Chapter 3.5.1 --- The Rite of Worship and Praise --- p.32 / Chapter 3.5.2 --- The Rite of Pastoral Message --- p.33 / Chapter 3.5.3 --- The Rite of Altar/ Response --- p.34 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Theological Implications and Presuppositions of Contemporary Pent/Char Worship --- p.36 / Chapter 4.1 --- "Worship as ""Encountering the Divine""" --- p.36 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Liveliness --- p.38 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- A Joyful Celebration --- p.42 / Chapter 4.1.3 --- A Supernatural Way --- p.46 / Chapter 4.1.4 --- Spontaneity --- p.49 / Chapter 4.1.5 --- Active Participation --- p.52 / Chapter 4.1.6 --- High Commitment in Mission the World --- p.54 / Chapter 4.2 --- Conclusion --- p.56 / Bibliography --- p.58

No Abstract available / Practical Theology / D.Th. (Practical Theology)

Magister Artium - MA / The aim of the study was to establish why the sudden emergence of numerous storefront Neo-Pentecostal churches, in the suburb of Woodstock, Cape Town, were found to be attracting large numbers of members while mainstream churches were closing down or struggling to survive. Over and above the fact that the Neo- Pentecostal churches are flourishing, the sheer number of them, was a further cause for investigation into this phenomenon. The majority of these congregations proved to have sub-Saharan ties (Nigerian in particular) and attracted membership largely of a similar background. This study looks at this phenomenon from a thorough understanding of the history of liturgy and particularly Pentecostal customs and attempts to place these churches in their social and historical context. The main thrust of this thesis, however, is an analysis of the distinctive and very prominent material features of these churches and their worship services which not only sets them apart from other Pentecostal and mainstream churches, but may offer an explanation of their popularity in this community. This study is undertaken through the close analysis of the worship services of seven Neo-Pentecostal churches in Woodstock and application of Ninian Smart's dimensions of religious practice, with specific reference to what he calls the Material Dimension. At least one worship service in each congregation was recorded on video and great sensitivity was exercised here in the physical recordings and in obtaining the written consent of the leaders of these respective congregations to use the data obtained.

No Abstract available / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D.Th. (Practical Theology)

Since the late 1880s, Zambia has been engaged in a repeated series of encounters with Christian renewals. The arrival of Pentecostalism will be viewed as the palpable product of this intensely creative process. Zambian Pentecostalism emerged in continuity with the fruit of European Christian missionary enterprise, but its more contemporary version evolved in spontaneous response to the rise and ministry of influential local Zambian leaders such as Joel Chidzakazi Phiri, prophetess Alice Lenshina, evangelist Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba, Winston Broomes, and Jack and Winsome Muggleton. The activities of these key figures led to the formation and prominence of three main church streams across Zambia: Prophetic and Pentecostal-type Pentecostalism, Classical Pentecostalism and Neo-Pentecostalism. The brand of Pentecostalism that emerged in Zambia in the 1940s has been influenced by several theological, cultural, political and social influences. One noticeable feature of Zambian PentecostalCharismatic Churches has been their change in character across the decades from holiness and evangelistic traditions of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s to the faith and prosperity ministry of the 2010s. Pentecostal-Charismatic has become engaged in the public sphere by the early 1990s. A further development since the 2000s has been the prominence of the prophetic and apostolic, which is the combination of teaching mainly from the USA and various strands of previous ministries with an emphasis on miracles, deliverance, prosperity and prophecy.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1989. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 311-320).

A systematic study was carried out in order to reveal the subject group's awareness and activity levels in mission and thus provide a portion of "non-white" mission information. This dissertation seeks to provide this information using social research methods such as interviews and questionnaires. This information can be found in Chapter 1. Since the central focus is on Mission awareness and activity, it was necessary to devote an entire chapter to this aspect. Thus, Chapter Two is an attempt to capture the essence of Mission. It was also essential to introduce Mission as a Science, since studies in mission employ scientific methods. Chapter Three covers the history of the Indian people in South Africa. The reason for this inclusion was so that the subject group could be understood in their own historical context. Mention is also made of Early Mission work among the Indian Immigrants, for the purpose of discovering the great impact Mission had on the immigrants and their children. Chapter Four deals with Pentecostalism and Mission. It has long been considered that there are strong bonds between Pentecostalism and Mission. The roll of the Holy Spirit cannot be excluded in the study of Pentecostal Mission, so this issue will be part of this chapter. Chapter Five is the crux of the research, where field work and research methods come together. The research instrument, which is a questionnaire, will be discussed, scored, and the relevant statistics provided. In Chapter Six a case study will reveal how mission interest led to mission awareness and subsequent activity. Members of the subject group are the key players in this case study, which demonstrates that the subject group is capable of a highly specialized mission endeavour , which has international recognition. This study will reveal that the Indian Pentecostal Church in Durban is only in the early phases of Mission activity. On a positive note, the subject group has displayed the desire to be aware of and involved in mission. Many ministers have requested more information and proper training in Mission. Missionaries are being sent out from within their midst to all parts of the globe. Revivals are taking place with "new souls" added to the church. On the negative side, mission involvement is ambiguous and elusive. Some speak of great outreaches and evangelistic programmes, but show no fruit. Communities such as Phoenix and Chatsworth, where there are churches on literally every second road, are proof that the church is making a small impact on the community. Yes, there are sensational testimonies and success stories, but the communities seldom benefit from the presence of a church in their own area. The church has regressed to club status and most of the congregation, to club members i.e. when the church only caters for its specific members who come every Sunday, this church can be likened to a club which is exclusively for its members benefit. Due to the sustained misinterpretation of the concept of mission and a strange phenomenon of "knowing but not doing" this work will need to iron out these and other obstacles that stand in the way of a full scale mission involvement. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2000.