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William W. Menzies – The Reformed Roots of Pentecostalism by webmaster, last updated: 2008-05-17 16:03
Exploring the roots of Pentecostal theology, the article contends that it is an oversimplification to understand Pentecostalism as a linear extension of the Wesleyan Holiness revival movement of the nineteenth century. Next to other influences, such as fundamentalism and Keswick theology, it is argued that the modern Pentecostal movement owes a considerable debt to the Reformed tradition. This view is substantiated by invoking the theology of John Calvin, Theodore Frelinghuysen, Jonathan Edwards, Edward Irving, Charles G. Finney, and Abraham Kuyper. However, a central issue with regard to Reformed theology remains in cessationism, a view which is debated in this article by following the works of Jon Ruthven.
Frank La Barbe – Un ethnologue au cours Alpha by webmaster, last updated: 2008-04-16 12:28
The Alpha course, a low-key method of evangelism founded by Church of England minister Nicky Gumble, is successfully spreading through churches around the world. Considered a revolutionary method, these courses plan to reveal to the students the ‘complete Gospel’ in about ten lessons. The course ends with the so-called ‘Holy Spirit week end’ in which participants can receive a prayer for the Holy Spirit by laying on of hands. This paper is based upon a case study in a French evangelical church.
Robert P. Menzies – Luke’s Understanding of Baptism in the Holy Spirit. A Pentecostal Perspective by webmaster, last updated: 2008-04-16 12:27
The article endeavours to offer a fresh Pentecostal perspective at Luke’s two-volume work, specifically with regard to Luke’s understanding of Spirit baptism and its significance for Pentecostal theology. By looking at the how the Reformed tradition has understood the New Testament metaphor of baptism in the Spirit, and tracing the manner in which Luke uses this term, it is argued, that there is a distinct Lukan perspective on spirit baptism, which must be placed alongside the soteriological dimension so prominent in the writings of Paul. In consequence, both dimensions of spirit baptism must be upheld by Pentecostal theology, the reception of the life-giving and indwelling Spirit by every Christian and the baptism in the Spirit as distinct from conversion, which serves as an anointing for service and mission.
Asian Pentecostal Society by webmaster, last updated: 2008-03-28 12:34
The Asian Pentecostal Society is a platform for Asian Pentecostal scholars to share their understanding of historical, biblical and spiritual developments of Asian Pentecostalism.
COGIC Scholars by webmaster, last updated: 2008-03-17 13:09
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Scholars Fellowship is a supportive network that seeks to provide an intellectually stimulating forum for dialogue within the denomination for COGIC members who have obtained, or are presently pursuing, graduate level training in religious/theological studies or other related academic disciplines.
Canadian Pentecostal Research Network by webmaster, last updated: 2008-01-15 10:49
The Canadian Pentecostal Research Network (CPRN) is a resource for the study of pentecostalism in Canada and throughout the world. It is a loosely connected network of scholars who study Pentecostalism from a variety of disciplines including sociology, theology, religious studies, cultural studies, anthropology, and history. The website contains a variety of resources, including bibliographies.
Arie W. Zwiep – Luke’s Understanding of Baptism in the Holy Spirit. An Evangelical Perspective by webmaster, last updated: 2007-10-31 18:02
In particular response to the theses of R.P. Menzies, this article investigates the role of baptism in the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts. After having established common ground between Pentecostal and Evangelical scholarship in the field, it is argued that for the author of Luke-Acts baptism in the Holy Spirit is an eschatological, corporate and barrier-breaking event, in which (not unlike what is found in the Qumran writings) present and future aspects are held in tension. Luke’s portrayal of the work of the Spirit resists rigid categorization and, from a canonical perspective, helps to counterbalance an exclusive stress on Pauline teaching on the work of the Spirit.
W. van Vlastuin – Does Pentecostalism Have Reformed Roots? An analysis of the argument of W.W. Menzies by webmaster, last updated: 2007-10-31 18:02
The article considers Menzies appeal to reformed roots of Pentecostalism in a lecture given at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. After examining his use of the concept of “roots”, difficulties are pointed out regarding Menzies' appropriation of John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards. It is argued that these appeals overlook central features of Calvin's and Edward's theology that mark a clear distinction to the Pentecostal movement.
Research Project: Conflicts Involving Pentecostal Churches and Movements by ibsoe, last updated: 2007-08-20 18:56
The project investigates 3-6 local Danish Pentecostal churches and movements as organizational cultures in order to understand from the inside, why some of them develop problematic relations to their surroundings and some not.
European Pentecostal Charismatic Research Association (EPCRA) by webmaster, last updated: 2007-08-04 20:45
The European Pentecostal Charismatic Research Association hosts regularl conferences, which facilitate contacts and exchange among researchers, academicians, and the like who have interests related to the study of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. EPCRA is intentionally international, inter-denominational, and interdisciplinary in its approach involving academicians, interested lay people, theologians and researchers in other disciplines, Pentecostals and representatives of other churches.
Bibliography: Lewi Pethrus by tdavidsson, last updated: 2007-07-06 10:55
This is concise bibliographical database of my current research project.
Review of Pentecostal Ecclesiology by andylord, last updated: 2007-05-28 23:50
This is a review of existing scholarly approaches to pentecostal ecclesiology, and represents an early draft outline of a chapter in my thesis covering this.
Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center by webmaster, last updated: 2007-05-18 22:53
The Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center collects, preserves, and provides access to materials about the history of the Assemblies of God. Early Pentecostal periodicals and publications are available in digital form here. A number of archived periodicals (e.g. Pentecostal Evangel, Word and Witness, Confidence, The Pentecost, Heritage, Latter Rain Evangel) can also be searched and read online for free, as well as printed or downloaded.
Pentecostalism and African Migration to Europe from Nigeria and Ghana by andredroogers, last updated: 2007-04-30 11:45
This is a bibliography on African Migrant Pentecostalism with a Focus on West African Migration (Nigeria and Ghana).
Articles on Pentecostalism at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research by webmaster, last updated: 2007-04-24 02:01
A collection of online articles on Pentecostalism at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, including some publications by Margaret Poloma
Pentecostalism in Ethiopia by jhaustein, last updated: 2007-04-04 17:16
A short bibliography on Ethiopian Pentecostal and Charismatic movements containing mainly monographes and PhD dissertations. (For viewing Amharic references make sure your browser uses an appropriate Unicode font.)
The Global Christian Forum by webmaster, last updated: 2007-03-26 23:26
The Global Christian Forum aims at creating new opportunities for contact between Christians and discussion of common concerns. Concentrating on three movements that have marked the life of the churches in the 20th century (the ecumenical movement, the pentecostal/charismatic movement and the evangelical movement), it aims at creating new opportunities for contact between Christians and discussion of common concerns.
Horton-Parker, Skip - Tracking the Theological “Turn”: The Pneumatological Imagination and the Renewal of Metaphysics and Theology in the 21st Century by webmaster, last updated: 2007-03-12 09:28
Reconsidering the present relationship of philosophy and theology, it is proposed that a "theological turn" has occurred in philosophy, which is met by corresponding "philosophical turn" in Pentecostal theology. Exploring the works of prominent phenomenologists, Levinas, Gadamer, and Marion, complementary notions to the theologies of Smith, Land, and Yong are pointed out. It is argued that these points of convergence and mutual illumination will suggest pathways for the renewal of theology and philosophy in late modernity.
Macchia, Frank D. - Signs of Grace in a Graceless World: The Charismatic Structure of the Church in Trinitarian Perspective by webmaster, last updated: 2007-03-07 01:18
This paper was presented in Heidelberg, July 2006, at a workshop on Pneumatology from Pentecostal perspectives, alongside Amos Yong's paper, published in PentecoStudies 6/1.
Yong, Amos - Poured Out on All Flesh: The Spirit, World Pentecostalism, and the Renewal of Theology and Praxis in the 21st Century by webmaster, last updated: 2007-03-07 00:56
The second half of the twentieth century has witnessed a renaissance in pneumatology and related topics in the theological academy. While the role of pentecostalism in the emergence of this conversation may be debated, that pentecostal scholars and theologians engaged in the project of pneumatological theology at the turn of the twenty-first century cannot be denied. This essay suggests that the Pentecost motif of the Spirit’s outpouring on all flesh has the potential to serve as a central and organizing axiom for a pentecostal and pneumatological theology, and programmatically sketches how such a pentecostally-inspired theology participates in and also contributes to the renewal of the church catholic, of the theological academy, and of the church’s performative engagement with the world.
 
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