H-640: The Global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements Christian Theological Seminary Fall, 2007

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1 H-640: The Global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements Christian Theological Seminary Fall, 2007 Contact Information Instructor: Scott D. Seay, M.Div., Ph.D. Office: Room 235 Office Hours: Office Phone: (317) Wed., 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Thurs., 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (and by appointment) Course Description This intermediate-level course explores the development of and contemporary issues in the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements. Of course, this exploration does not exhaust the rich variety of these Movements in every global context; but it does provide students with a far-reaching, foundational understanding of these traditions. The course will give special attention to the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements among communities that have been marginalized especially women and African Americans and to the developing academic theologies of these traditions. Learning Objectives Objective Master basic facts about the history of the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements. Learn to interpret primary source documents in their historical contexts Understand the key historical developments in the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements Explain the relevance of understanding the history of the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movement for contemporary persons of faith. Course Requirements 1 Measure Reading assigned primary sources; class discussions Reading assigned primary sources; class discussions; and reflective essays Class discussions; reflective essays; and final examination Class discussion; reflective essays

2 1. Class Attendance, Preparation, and Participation (30%): Because this will be a small class, the preparation, attendance, and participation of every student is critical to its success. This means that you will be expected to: Read the assigned materials carefully and completely prior to coming to class; Arrive on time for class and remain for the entire class session; Inform the instructor ahead of time if missing class is absolutely necessary; Remain attentive during all classroom activities; Listen closely and respond respectfully to both the instructor and fellow students; Submit all work for the course on time as required by the due dates; and Contribute substantively and insightfully to class discussions. You should expect this portion of your grade to be reduced significantly if you miss or are regularly late to class, appear not to have completed the readings, or fail to contribute to the class discussion. Consistent with Seminary attendance policies, students who miss three or more class sessions for whatever reason will not receive credit for the course. 2. Research Paper (40%): You will be expected to write a significant research paper (18-20 pp. in length) on a topic that you will negotiate with the instructor. In these papers you will be asked to demonstrate a clear understanding of a particular issue in the history of the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements, reflect critically on that issue from your perspective, and explain how understanding this historical issue remains relevant for your identity as a person of faith. 3. Theological Reflection Paper (30%): You will be expected to write one essay (7-8 pp. in length) on a theological work of your choosing, written by a significant theological thinker of the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements. This work must be chosen in addition to the required texts for the course. The essay must locate the work in its historical context, briefly review the content of the work, and reflect from your perspective on the theological strengths and shortcomings of the work. All written work for the course must be submitted by December 6, Late papers will not be accepted. If you have a certified learning disability or physical or emotional challenges, you are required to inform me within the first week of the course concerning any special accommodations that you require. All efforts, consistent with the overall learning objectives of the course will be made to meet these learning needs. 2

3 You are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and honest in all of your work for this course. Accordingly, no plagiarism, fabrication, or cheating of any kind will be tolerated. I will report all incidents of academic dishonest to the Dean of the Seminary, who will follow the disciplinary procedures outlined in the academic catalog. In cases where it has been proven that you have plagiarized, fabricated, or cheated in any way, you will fail this course. An Important Note about Grades You should know that I am stridently opposed to all forms of grade inflation. If you complete the basic requirements of the course satisfactorily, you can expect to receive an average final grade (C-range). If you fail to meet the basic requirements in some way, you can expect your final grade to be lower than that (D-range). Because it is not an entitlement, an above average grade (B-range) must be earned by consistent effort and solid performance on all assigned work in the course. An exceptional grade (A-range) is just that: an exception to the rule. You will earn an exceptional grade only if you consistently perform above and beyond in all aspects of the course. I invite students who wish to earn above average or exceptional grades to consult with me about strategies for doing so. This is the grading scale that I will use in this course: A % B % C % D % A % B 84-86% C 74-76% D 64-66% B % C % D % F 59 and below Statement Concerning Spiritual Formation One of the primary goals of theological education for ministry is to provide students with opportunities for personal and spiritual formation. No less than any other activity of seminary life, course work should provide those opportunities. Accordingly, you are urged to think about this course not only as an opportunity to master the content, but also to strengthen your personal faith, your emotional maturity, and your public witness. Think about this course as an opportunity to be formed for ministry, to develop your faith commitments to social justice, to leadership with integrity, to vital devotional practices, and to evangelistic witness. Your study of the history and theology of the global Holiness and Pentecostal Movements should strengthen your identity as a person of faith, and your instructor is committed to making sure that this happens. 3

4 Required Textbooks The following books, in whole or in part, are required reading for this course: 1. Allan Anderson, An Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity (Cambridge, 2004) 2. Nancy Hardesty, Faith Cure: Divine Healing in the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements (Hendrickson, 2003) 3. Philip Jenkins, The New Faces of Christianity: Believing the Bible in the Global South (Oxford, 2006) 4. Cheryl Sanders, Saints in Exile: The Holiness-Pentecostal Experience in African American Religion and Culture (Oxford, 1999) 5. Amos Yong, Beyond the Impasse: Toward a Pneumatological Theology of Religions (Baker Academic, 2003) Each of these books may be purchased in the Seminary bookstore, and copies have been placed on reserve in the Seminary library for the duration of the semester. I will make available some additional resources in handout form throughout the semester. Course Schedule Historical Background Date Readings Topics Sep 6 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection (1777) Charles Finney, Christian Perfection (1837) [handout Phoebe Palmer, Entire Devotion to God (1845) [handout] Amanda Berry Smith, Autobiography (1893) [handout] Begin Hardesty, Faith Cure Anderson, pp. 1-15, Journal articles [handout] Continue Hardesty, Faith Cure Course Introduction Theological and Historical Roots of the Holiness Revival The Holiness Revival in Early19 th -Century America The Holiness Revival in Late 19 th - Century America Pentecostalism in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean Holiness Mission Work Across the Globe I 4

5 Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 18 Anderson, pp Journal articles [handout] Continue Hardesty, Faith Cure Hardesty, Faith Cure [entire] Reading Week No Class Pentecostalism in Europe, Africa, and Asia Holiness Mission Work Across the Globe II Divine Healing in the Early Holiness and Pentecostal Movements Contemporary Issues Oct 25 Sanders, pp Nov 1 Sanders, Nov 8 Journal articles [handout] African American Holiness and Pentecostal Experience I African American Holiness and Pentecostal Experience II Prayer in Holiness and Pentecostal Theology special guest James P. Moore Nov 15 Jenkins, pp The Bible in the Global South I Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday No Class Nov 29 Jenkins, pp The Bible in the Global South II Dec 6 Yong, pp The Spirit and other Religions I Dec 13 Yong, pp The Spirit and other Religions II 5