Details for Renewal Movements in Christianity

This unit examines the history of spiritual renewals, revivals and awakenings, as well as their influence on church life and growth. It is recognised that ‘revivalism’ is one of the most distinctive modes of proclaiming the gospel. It explores the sociological and spiritual milieu out of which these movements arise and what impact they have on society. It seeks to discover the theological and biblical principles of these movements and explores their potential applications to the contemporary church. This unit provides a basis for students to integrate their experience of church (in the charismatic/Pentecostal movements of Christianity) with their broader studies.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Unit code: HIS210
Credit points: 10
Total workload hours per week: 10
Number of timetabled hours per week: 3 *

* Note: Units with reduced contact hours (such as those taught in Intensive format) will have an increased assessment component.↩

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

HIS101—History of Christianity: Framework and Functions

The unit Renewal Movements in Christianity is part of the subject area Church History and is offered as a part of the following Awards: Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry (Alphacrucis College (NSW Dept. of Education)).

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This unit provides a basis for students to integrate their experience of church (in the charismatic/Pentecostal movements of Christianity) with their broader studies.

Subject Content

Defining the Charismatic
Prophecy and Millenarian movements
Reformation and Great Awakening
American Synthesis
Azusa Street and Classical Pentecostalism
Australasian Pentecostalism
The Charismatic Renewal and the Third Wave
The Future of Pentecostal and Charismatic Renewals

This course may be offered in the following formats

Lectures, discussion, tutorials

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

Field Report (25%, 1250 words); Major Essay (50%, 2500 words); Exam (25%)

Prescribed Text

Readings provided

Representative References

Anderson, A. Pentecostals After a Century. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2000.
Blumhofer, E (ed.). Pentecostal Currents in American Protestantism.Urbana: UIP, 1999.
Burgess, S.M et al. (eds.).New Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 2002.
Dayton, D.The Theological Roots of Pentecostalism.Grand Rapids: Francis Asbury, 1987.
Forbes, C.Prophecy and Inspired Speech in the Early Church.Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1997.
Lambert, M.Medieval Heresy.Oxford: B.Blackwell, 1992.
Synan, V.The Century of the Holy Spirit.Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001.
Wacker, G.Heaven Below: Early American Pentecostals and Culture.Cambridge, Mass.:Harvard University Press, 2001