Chan Chiu-yuen Lawrence. / Thesis (M.Div.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-65). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Introduction / Chapter Chapter One / Chapter A. --- Root of Pentecostalism: the Black Heritage / Chapter B. --- Transcending Race & Class / Chapter a. --- History of the Marginalized Black Slave in America / Chapter i. --- Social Context in America: Slavery & Racism / Chapter ii. --- Formation of Black church / Chapter b. --- The Outpouring of the Spirit: Transcending Race and Class / Chapter Chapter Two --- Transforming Christianity: Inculturation / Chapter a. --- The Concept of Inculturation / Chapter b. --- Worship in the Azusa Street Revival / Chapter c. --- African Heritage / Chapter d. --- Worship / Chapter e. --- Spirit Possession / Chapter Chapter Three --- Yielding Detraditionalization / Chapter a. --- Marginalization of Women in Mission / Chapter i. --- Masculine Domination of Missionary Societies / Chapter ii. --- Traditional Roles of Women / Chapter iii. --- Opposition of a Single Woman as a Missionary / Chapter iv. --- Resistance of Setting-up of Women's Board / Chapter v. --- Unjust Criticisms from Masculine Organizations / Chapter vii. --- Widow Case / Chapter b. --- Patriarchal Christian Tradition / Chapter c. --- Pentecostal Women in Mission / Chapter d. --- The Power of Holy Spirit: Detraditionalization / Conclusion / Bibliography