Pentecostal Ministry Foundations
This unit explores the foundations of the Pentecostal movement. The unit begins with a brief overview of Pentecostal History and the Biblical foundations of Pentecostalism. The Theological Distinctives within Pentecostal Movements, Pentecostal Praxis, Pentecostal Leadership, and 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 Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: MIN206
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Daryl Potts
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry or 40 credit points
Awards offering Pentecostal Ministry Foundations
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Associate Degree in Ministry
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Chaplaincy
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Analyse different Pentecostal ministry contexts and perspectives;
- Examine relationships between the various facets of Pentecostal ministry praxis, such as the Bible, theology, preaching, healing, worship, leadership, structure, community, and global engagement;
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of global Pentecostal church dynamics and practices;
- Analyse the relationship between worship, preaching and leadership;
- 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
- Introduction – Background and Definitions
- Brief Overview of Pentecostal History
- Biblical Foundations of Pentecostalism
- Theological Distinctives in Pentecostal Movements
- The Call to Ministry from a Pentecostal Perspective
- Women in Pentecostal Ministry
- Pentecostal Praxis – Speaking in Tongues
- Pentecostal Praxis – The Gifts of the Spirit
- Pentecostal Praxis – Prayer, Worship and Music in Pentecostal ministry practice
- Pentecostal Praxis – Healing
- Pentecostal Preaching
- Leadership and Church Governance examples in Pentecostal Movements
- 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 (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)
Assessment Methods
- ePortfolio (30%)
- Comparative Review (20%)
- Major Essay (50%)
Prescribed Text
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