MH500/600:
Global Evangelical Movement (4 units)
Jehu
J. Hanciles, Associate Professor of Mission History and Globalization
Winter 2006 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
The evangelical movement has been the main engine of
the modern missionary movement and has contributed directly to the
globalization of the Christian faith. This course will examine the historical
and theological roots of contemporary evangelicalism as well as the
socio-economic and political factors, which have shaped its expressions and
impact in a variety of contexts. Special attention will also be paid to
characteristic features of evangelicalism worldwide, including its inner
tensions, internal debates, and traditional proclivity for
anti-intellectualism. Its prospects in the twenty-first century (notably in its
Pentecostal/Charismatic forms) will also be assessed.
· become acquainted with the origins and significance of a
range of expressions of evangelical faith.
·
be
introduced to ways of evaluating the challenges churches are experiencing in
local and global contexts.
·
begin to
grapple with the intellectual task facing evangelical Christians in the
contemporary societies.
Anderson, Allan, An Introduction to
Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity (2004)
Bebbington, D.W. Evangelicalism in Modern Britain (1989)
Carpenter, Joel A., Revive Us Again: The Reawakening of American
Fundamentalism (1997)
Synan, Vinson, The Holiness-Pentecostal Tradition (1997)
Donald M. Lewis, Christianity Reborn: the Global Expansion of
Evangelicalism…. (2004)
Blumhofer E. & Balmer R., Modern Christian
Revivals (1993)
Freston, P. Evangelicals and Politics in Asia, Africa and Latin America
(2001)
Marsden, G.M. Fundamentalism and American Culture (1980)
Noll, Mark, The Rise of Evangelicalism: The Age of Edwards, Whitefield and
the Wesleys (2004)
Noll/Bebbington/Rawlyk, Evangelicalism: Comparative Studies of Popular
Protestantism (1994)
Poewe, Karla (ed.), Charismatic Christianity as a Global Culture (1994)
· Read at least 1200 pages from required and recommended
books.
·
Write and submit six (1-page)
reflection papers based on stipulated readings as required.
·
Write and submit two (3-4 pages)
research papers by stipulated deadlines.
·
Submit one
(2-3 pages) research proposal with a focus on pertinent themes, issues,
movement, etc.
·
Write a
15-20 page final paper (excluding bibliography) based on research
proposal.
·
(Th.M.
students will write a review of a book related to the course and submit a 20-25
page final paper).
PREREQUISITES:
None.
RELATIONSHIP
TO CURRICULUM: Foundation course. Required in MA CCS program.
FINAL
EXAM: None.
Last
Date Edited: September 20, 2005
** Students are advised that the details of these
assignments are subject to last minute change.