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Details for MIN503 Pentecostal Ministry Foundations

This unit explores the foundations of the Pentecostal movement and provides an overview of Pentecostal history and the biblical foundations of Pentecostalism. The theological distinctives within Pentecostal movements, Pentecostal praxis, Pentecostal leadership, evangelism, church growth and community engagement from a Pentecostal perspective will also be examined. Students will also be given ample opportunity to engage creatively with these topics to make connections with their own contexts.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: MIN503
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Richard Waldrop

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • MIN401—Foundations of Pastoral Ministry or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Appraise different Pentecostal contexts and perspectives;
  2. Critique relationships between the various facets of Pentecostal ministry praxis, such as the Bible, theology, preaching, healing, worship, leadership, structure, community, and global engagement;
  3. Produce advanced knowledge of global Pentecostal church dynamics and practices;
  4. Argue the relationship between worship, preaching and leadership;
  5. Critically analyse how Pentecostal and Charismatic expressions of social and global engagement can be enhanced by other perspectives and understandings of the broader community.

Subject Content

  1. Introduction – Background and Definitions
  2. Brief Overview of Pentecostal History
  3. Biblical Foundations of Pentecostalism
  4. Theological Distinctives in Pentecostal Movements
  5. The Call to Ministry from a Pentecostal Perspective
  6. Women in Pentecostal Ministry
  7. Pentecostal Praxis – Speaking in Tongues
  8. Pentecostal Praxis – The Gifts of the Spirit
  9. Pentecostal Praxis – Prayer, Worship and Music in Pentecostal ministry practice
  10. Pentecostal Praxis – Healing
  11. Pentecostal Preaching
  12. Leadership and Church Governance examples in Pentecostal Movements
  13. Evangelism, Church Growth and Community Engagement from Pentecostal Perspectives

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-Learning (online)
  • Intensive

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

Assessment Methods

  • ePortfolio (30%)
  • Comparative Review (20%)
  • Major Essay (50%)

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