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Details for THE204 Pneumatology

This subject offers a deep understanding of Pentecostal spirituality and its theological nuances. Students will examine the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s pivotal role in shaping the nature and mission of the church. It covers key biblical insights, historical perspectives, and contemporary theological interpretations, including the significance of spiritual gifts, enriching both personal faith and communal worship practices.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: THE204
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Daniela Rizzo
Sung Rual Choi

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Examine key biblical and historical developments in pneumatology.
  2. Explain the importance of traditions from Christian history for contemporary pneumatology.
  3. Analyse contemporary theologies of the Spirit.
  4. Examine the development of Pentecostal pneumatology and appraise key Pentecostal distinctives including Spirit baptism and spiritual gifts.

Subject Content

  1. Biblical Theology of the Spirit: Part 1
  2. Biblical Theology of the Spirit: Part 2
  3. The Spirit in the ancient church
  4. Theology of the Spirit: historical survey
  5. The Holy Spirit in Person
  6. Contemporary theologies of the Spirit (Othodox/Catholic): Part 1 – Zizioulas, Rogers, Bulgakov, Congar & Kasper.
  7. Contemporary theologies of the Spirit (Protestant): Part 2 – Pinnock, Welker, Pannenberg, Moltmann Newbiggin, Barth.
  8. Contemporary Pentecostal theologies of the Spirit – Habets, Macchia, Yong, Bridges Johns, Stevenson.
  9. Spirit Baptism
  10. Spirit as gift and giver of gifts
  11. Spiritual Formation and sanctification
  12. Ecumenical Spiritual Practices
  13. The Spirit in Christian worship

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-Learning (online)
  • Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.)

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

Assessment Methods

  • Forum Posts (20%)
  • Major Essay (50%)
  • Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided