ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BTHM/THEM 639 Sp. St.: Pentecostal Theological Perspectives
Summer 2011
Convener: Byron D. Klaus, D.Min.
Instructors: Randy Quackenbush, D.Min.; Steve Lim, D. Min.; DeLonn Rance, Ph.D.; Johan
Mostert, D.Phil.; James Railey, D.Th.
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will provide an overview of theological issues which are significant for the
Pentecostal tradition. Particular attention is given to Spirit-baptism and the contemporary activity
of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and ministry. In addition, the four pillars of Assemblies of
God mission will serve as a primary lens through which Pentecostal theological perspectives will
be approached (i.e. worship, discipleship, evangelism, compassion).
OBJECTIVES
The student should demonstrate through the academic and relational exercises of the course that
he or she has satisfactorily met the objectives of each of the following domains:
Knowledge
1. Understanding of the biblical foundations of Pentecostal theology.
2. Familiarity with historical and contemporary expressions of Pentecostal theology.
3. Comprehension of historical and contemporary challenges to Pentecostal theology.
4. Familiarity with the four pillars of the mission of the Assemblies of God
Attitude
1. Confidence in the biblical and theological integrity of Pentecostal theology.
2. Renewed appreciation for historical expressions of Pentecostal faith and ministry.
3. Confidence in the vitality and viability of Pentecostal faith in the context of the contemporary
Christian mission.
4. Increased desire to revitalize one’s personal spirituality.
Skills
1. Increased ability to preach and teach effectively on Pentecostal themes.
2. Increased ability to integrate Pentecostal theology into the practice of ministry.
TEXTBOOKS
Johnson, Alan R. Apostolic Function in 21st Century Missions. Pasadena, CA: William Carey
Library, 2009. (ISBN: 978-0-87808-011-3) (223 pages)
Macchia, Frank D. Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 2006. (ISBN: 978-0-310-25236-8) (282 pages)
Stronstad, Roger. The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers,
1984. (ISBN: 0913573116) (84 pages)
Synan, Vinson, ed. Spirit Empowered Christianity in the 21st Century. Lake Mary: Charisma
House, 2011. (ISBN: 978-1-61638-219-3) (542 pages)
OUTLINE
Pentecostal Theological Perspectives
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00-Noon
Scripture Study:
Acts 2:14-21
The Art of
Theological
Reflection as a
Pentecostal
Scripture Study:
Acts 13:1-4
Discipleship in
Pentecostal
Perspective
Scripture Study:
Acts 1:8
Baptism of the Spirit
Scripture Study:
Acts 2:5-10
World Evangelism
in
Pentecostal
Perspective
Scripture Study:
Luke 4:14-19
Compassion
Ministry in
Pentecostal
Perspective
Morning
Plenary
Session
(J. Railey)
(S. Lim)
(B. Klaus)
1:15-4:30
Afternoon
Scripture Study:
Isaiah 6
Worship in
Pentecostal
Perspective
3:15-4:30
Afternoon
Options
(Randy
Quackenbush)
Spiritual
Formation for
Healthy
Pentecostal
Leaders
Biblical Perspectives of
the Use of Spiritual
Gifts in Public Meetings
Ethnic Challenges
in AG History
Doing
Biblical/Theological
Studies as a Pentecostal
Charisma: The
Dark Side of
Pentecostal
Leadership
(D. Rance)
(J. Mostert)
The Challenges of
Islam: Pentecostal
Observations
Ministry Direct:
Connections for 21st
Century Leadership
(D. Rance and Dick
Brogdan)
(G. Paul Wood)
Aligning Yourself
with the Assemblies
of God
(J. Bradford)
Baptism of the Spirit:
Current Controversies
(B. Klaus)
REQUIREMENTS
Session
1. Read Syllabus carefully; make note of reading assignments.
2. Attend class and participate.
3. Complete reading of assigned texts. Reading Report to be submitted with final
assignments.
4. Electronic resources will be provided for daily sessions.
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Post-Session
1. Complete all reading and report on reading report.
2. Essay I: (5-8 pages)
a. Topic: “Reflecting Theologically as a Pentecostal”
b. Using key principles of ministry like: precedes theology; the act of God is the
hermeneutical horizon for the being of God and Pentecost guarantees that Christ’s
ministry remains intact to this very day. Create an essay which states your current
understanding of Pentecostal identity in the task of theological reflection.
3. Essay II: (15-20 pages)
a. Topic: “A Focused Look Through a Lens of Pentecostal Perspective”
b. Choose one of the Four Pillars of AG Mission or the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
c. Develop a research paper that thoroughly investigates your chosen topic by
answering the following questions:
i. Why is my chosen focus critical to a fuller understanding of the foundation
of AG mission?
ii. What happens to the foundation of AG mission if your chosen focus is left
out?
iii. What cultural qualities/realities, in your context, hinder the fullest
expression of your chosen focus?
iv. What action steps will you need to take in order to advance a fuller
expression of your chosen focus?
All written work is to be formatted according to Turabian. If your seminary doesn’t require
Turabian, please indicate which style you will use and be consistent with that style’s guidelines
throughout your submitted work.
All work due: October 1, 2011. Send electronically to bklaus@agts.edu or snail mail to Byron
D. Klaus, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 1435 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
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SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Commentaries
Arrington, French L. The Acts of the Apostles. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988.
________. Divine Order in the Church: A Study of 1 Corinthians. Grand Rapids: Baker Book
House, 1978. Classical Pentecostal.
Fee, Gordon. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. (NIC) Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1987.
Classical Pentecostal.
__________. God’s Empowering Presence. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1994. Note
section on theological synthesis.
Horton, Stanley M. The Book of Acts. Springfield: GPH, 1981. Classical Pentecostal.
Rea, John. The Holy Spirit in the Bible: All the Major Passages About the Spirit: A Commentary.
Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 1990. Charismatic.
Dictionaries
Burgess, ed. Encyclopedia of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity: A Religion and Society
Encyclopedia. New York: Routledge, 2006.
Burgess, Stanley M. and Gary B. McGee, (eds.) Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic
Movements. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.
Burgess, Stanley M. and vander Maas, E. The International Dictionary of Pentecostal and
Charismatic Movements, revised and expanded. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan
Publishing House, 2000.
Hermeneutics
Fee, Gordon D. Gospel and Spirit: Issues in New Testament Hermeneutics. Peabody, MA:
Hendrickson, 1991. Classical Pentecostal; non-traditional hermeneutic.
Stronstad, Roger. Spirit, Scripture, & Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective. Baguio City,
Philippines: Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Press, 1995. Classical Pentecostal.
Noel, Bradley. Pentecostal and Postmodern Hermeneutics. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010.
Pneumatology/General
Adams, James Luther. The Prophethood of All Believers. Boston, Beacon Press, 1986.
Deere, Jack. Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993. Third Wave.
__________. Surprised by the Voice of God. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
Elbert, Paul. Faces of Renewal: Studies in Honor of Stanley M. Horton. Peabody, MA:
Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.
Fee, Gordon D. Paul, the Spirit and the People of God. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers,
1996.
Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Revised edition. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans,
1989. Charismatic Anglican.
Grudem, Wayne A., ed. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Four Views. Grand Rapids: Zondervan,
1996. Doug Oss’ chapter is from classical Pentecostal viewpoint.
Hocken, Peter. The Glory and the Shame: Reflections on the 20th Century Outpouring of the Holy
Spirit. Guildford, Surrey, UK: Eagle, 1994. Roman Catholic charismatic.
Horton, Stanley M. What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing
House, 1976. Classical Pentecostal.
Keener, Craig S. The Spirit in the Gospels and Acts: Divine Purity and Power. Peabody, MA:
Hendrickson Publishers, 1997.
Lederle, Henry. Theology With Spirit. Tulsa, OK: Word and Spirit Press, 2010.
Mittelstadt, Martin W. Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition. Cleveland, TN: CPT Press,
2010.
Menzies, Robert P. Empowered for Witness: the Spirit in Luke-Acts. Sheffield, Eng.: Sheffield
Academic Press, 1994. Classical Pentecostal.
Schatzmann, Siegfried. A Pauline Theology of Charismata. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1987.
Charismatic.
Shelton, James B. Mighty in Word and Deed: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts. Peabody,
MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1991.
Springer, Kevin and Gary Greig, eds. The Kingdom and the Power. Ventura, CA: Regal Books,
1993.
Stronstad, Roger. The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1984.
Classical Pentecostal.
Studebaker, Steven M., ed. Pentecostalism and Globalization: The Impact of Globalization on
Pentecostal Theology and Ministry. McMaster Theological Studies Series. Eugene, OR:
Pickwick Publications, 2010.
Tarr, Del. The Foolishness of God: A Linguist Looks at the Mystery of Tongues. Springfield, MO:
The Access Group, 2010.
Twelftree, Graham H. People of the Spirit: Exploring Luke’s View of the Church. Grand Rapids,
MI: Baker Academic, 2009.
Warrington, Keith. The Message of the Holy Spirit. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009.
Wilson, Mark W., ed. Spirit and Renewal: Essays in Honor of J. Rodman William (Journal of
Pentecostal Theology Supplement, Series 5). Sheffield, UK: Sheffield Academic Press,
1994.
Wycoff, John. Pneuma and Logos. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010
Alexander, Paul, Jordan Daniel May, and Robert G. Reid, eds. Trajectories in the Book of Acts:
Essays in Honor of John Wesley Wyckoff. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010.
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Spirit-Baptism
Bennett, Dennis and Rita. The Holy Spirit and You. South Plainfield, NJ: Bridge, 1971.Charismatic
with basically classical Pentecostal approaches.
Brand, Chad. Perspectives on Spirit Baptism: Five Views. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman
Publishers, 2004.
Ervin, Howard M. Spirit-Baptism: A Biblical Investigation. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers,
1987. Charismatic with classical Pentecostal arguments.
Ervin, Howard M. Conversion-Initiation and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Peabody, MA:
Hendrickson, 1984.
________. These Are Not Drunken. Plainfield: Logos, 1968.
Hunter, Harold D. Spirit-Baptism: A Pentecostal Alternative. Lanham, MD: University Press of
America, 1983. Classical Pentecostal.
Karkkainen, Veli Matti, ed. The Spirit in the World: Emerging Pentecostal Theologies in Global
Contexts. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2009.
———.Global Dictionary of Theology: A Resource of the World Wide Church, edited by
William A. Dyrness. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2008.
Lederle, H. I. Treasures Old and New: Interpretations of "Spirit-Baptism" in the Charismatic
Renewal Movement. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988. BT/123.2/.L4x.
Macchia, Frank.The Trinity, Practically Speaking. Colorado Springs, CO: Biblica Publishing,
2010.
———. Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan,
2006.
McDonnell, Kilian and George T. Montague. Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit:
Evidence from the First Eight Centuries. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2nd rev.
ed. 1994.
McGee, Gary B., ed. Initial Evidence: Historical and Biblical Perspectives on the Pentecostal
Doctrine of Spirit Baptism. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991.
Satyavrata, Ivan Morris. The Holy Spirit: Lord and Life-Giver. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity
Press Academic, 2009.
Yong, Amos. In the Days of Caesar: Pentecostalism and Political Theology. Grand Rapids, MI:
Eerdmans, 2010
———.Philip’s Daughters: Women in Pentecostal-charismatic Leadership, edited by Estrelda
Alexander . Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2009.
———.The Spirit Renews the Face of the Earth: Pentecostal Forays in Science and Theology of
Creation. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2009.
———.The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh: Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global
Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005.
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Spiritual Gifts
Bittlinger, Arnold. Gifts and Graces. Trans. Herbert Klassen. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans,
1967. Charismatic.
Grudem, Wayne A., gen. ed. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?: Four Views. Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan , 1996.
__________. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan Press, 1994, esp. cc 52-53 on “Gifts of the Holy Spirit,” pp. 1016-1090.
__________. The Gift of Prophecy in the New Testament and Today. Westchester, IL: Crossway,
1988. Third Wave.
Kydd, Ronald A. Charismatic Gifts in the Early Church. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1984.
Classical Pentecostal.
__________. Healing Through the Centuries: Models for Understanding. Peabody, MA:
Hendrickson, 1998. BT/732.5/.K93
Lim, David. Spiritual Gifts: A Fresh Look. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1991.
Classical Pentecostal.
Menzies, William W. and Robert P. Menzies. Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal
Experience. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2000.
Systematic Theology
Dayton, Donald W. Theological Roots of Pentecostalism. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987.
Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Leicester/Grand
Rapids: InterVarsity/Zondervan, 1994. Third Wave; associates baptism in the Holy Spirit
with conversion.
Higgins, John R., Michael L. Dusing, and Frank D. Tallman, An Introduction to Theology: A
Classical Pentecostal Perspective. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company,
1993. (Classical Pentecostal.)
Horton, Stanley M., ed. Systematic Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective. Rev. ed. Springfield,
MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1995. Classical Pentecostal.
Karkaainen, Veli-Matti. Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit in Ecumenical, International, and
Contextual Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002.
Menzies, William W. and Stanley M. Horton. Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective.
Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1993.
Pearlman, Myer. Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House,
1937. Classical Pentecostal.
Williams, Ernest S. Systematic Theology. 3 vols. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House,
1953. Classical Pentecostal.
Williams, J. Rodman. Renewal Theology: God, the World, and Redemption. Vol. 1. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1988. Charismatic; supportive of “initial evidence.”
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________. Renewal Theology: Salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian Living. Vol. 2. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1990.
________. Renewal Theology: The Church, Kingdom, and Last Things. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 1992.
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