Module 11: Pentecostal Movements
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the eleventh module of the History of Christianity 2 Course. In this section, we'll be working through a number of related movements that started in the American church and spread around the world. This module will cover the various aspects of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
This module will help you to understand the history, theology, and practices of these various movements and their influence on the worldwide church as a whole. The student will be able to consider the different approaches and practices of the various subgroups among this larger topic.
The student will have opportunity to evaluate all these various movements, principles, approaches, practices, and their underlying theologies, as well as the lessons that can be learned from these various Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. This module will also aid the student to work through how the lessons learned are applicable in their own life and ministry.
Introductory Scenario
Likely you have seen thousands of advertisements for 'miracle products' that seem too good to be true (and often these claims are not true). Imagine you see that an amazing product you have heard about from a reputable and trusted source is being made available again. How would you go about testing whether it lives up to its claims? How would you discern whether it was the real deal, or just a fake imitation? How could you separate the genuine article from all the con men? If you found a truly miraculous product you desperately need, and determine that it is indeed genuine, what would you be willing to do to acquire this product? Please consider these questions and be watching for material that will help you answer them as you work through this module.
Module Objectives and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:
- Understand the history of the various Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
- Describe some of the major pioneers and divisions of these movements, their stories, their theology and practices, and what they contributed to the larger movement.
- Evaluate the various movements, their strengths, dangers, and results (using Scripture as the authority for evaluation), and the lessons we can learn and apply from them today.
- Place the major events and people of these movements in a general chronology.
Instruction Guides
In this section, you'll find links to important instructional documents for this module. Click the following links to open each document. There is a set of instructions for individual study and a document for group study.
Textbook Content
In this section, you'll find a study guide for the textbook reading for module 11. And then you'll find the link to a practice quiz covering this textbook reading.
This section also contains a review quiz to test your understanding of the textbook material for this module. By clicking the banner below, you will be given a series of questions, in random order. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once.
Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the Submit
button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.
Lecture Content
In this section, you will find the video lecture for the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches module. Click the banner to open access to the video. There are also links with the video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface or download just the audio to listen offline.
Reviews
In this section, you will find the review slides from the course lectures for module 11. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the banner to open the slide show.
Click the prev.
and next
buttons (bottom right of the slide) to move through the slides. You can also click on any thumbnail to go directly to that slide.
Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions
This section contains questions for further thought and discussion from Module 11. It is recommended that you take time to think through these issues in order to thoroughly grasp the significance and explore the application of the material you are learning. These questions can also be used as essay questions in a classroom setting exam. Below, you will find links to the Response and Application Reflection Instructions for Individuals, and the Response and Application Discussion Instructions for Groups. And you will find a link to the detailed question document for this module. Or Click the banner below to view the questions in a simplified format.
The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:
- What can you learn from the BEST of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements? How does this apply?
- What can you learn from the WORST of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements? How does this apply?
- How can you best test and discern the difference between the good and bad in the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements? What steps will you take?
- What else did you learn? How does it apply?
(Optional) Timeline - Part 11
This section contains instructions for an optional Timeline activity to be constructed over all sixteen modules. Below is a link to the detailed instructions for this activity.
Step eleven of the Timeline should include the following information:
- Any significant events, ideas, and people from the various Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
- Any significant writings from these movements, and the ideas, doctrines, and approaches which they represent, and the impact they had.
(Optional) Principles Chart - Part 11
This section contains instructions for an optional Principles Chart activity to be constructed over all sixteen modules. Below is a link to the detailed instructions for this activity.
Step eleven of the Principles chart will add any important principles noted from the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, the influence these movements had, the reasons behind that influence, and how those principles can be applied.
It is suggested that the student begin this activity before watching the Guiding Principles
portion of the lecture. Then the student may supplement their work after learning additional insights from the Guiding Principles.
(Optional) Term Project Research & Organization
The student will continue researching their chosen topic for their term project. The student should seek to follow where their research leads, and fill any gaps in their knowledge. The student should also continue organizing all that they are learning into a logical and coherent structure, based on the information they have researched, which will serve as the organization for their term project presentation.
Below is a link to detailed instructions for the entire project.
Primary Source Reading
This section contains instructions and resources for the Primary Source Reading activity. The student should read a minimum of 10-20 pages from a primary resource or resources discussed in this module's lecture and write or discuss a brief response to their reading. Below is a link to detailed instructions for the Primary Source Reading, which contain a list of recommended resources, by module. And click the banner below to access a list of recommended resources with links to where they may be found.
The following is a list of the recommended primary sources for this module. This list contains links to the resources in print and/or online format. These links may change, so feel free to search for other sources for these same titles. In addition, please do not feel you are limited only to this list. Feel free to choose from any primary source from the period and topic covered in this module:
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The Sermons of Charles F. Parham,Print ISBN : 978-1138078802, or 978-1138078772
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The Latter Rain
,Online : apostolicarchives.com -
The Wonderful History of the Latter Rain
,Online : apostolicarchives.com -
The Great Azusa Street Revival: The Life and Sermons of William Seymour,Print ISBN : 978-1641235228
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William J. Seymour and the Origins of Global Pentecostalism,Print ISBN : 978-0822356356Online : pageplace.de
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William Seymour and His Azusa Street Sermons,Print ISBN : 978-1533438997Online : azusastreet.org
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The Azusa Street Papers,Print ISBN : 979-8823122412, or 979-8823122405
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The Apostolic Faith Newspaper
,Online : apostolicfaith.org, or charlesasullivan.com -
The Century of the Holy Spirit,Print ISBN : 978-1418532376
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Our Core Doctrines
,Online : ag.org -
Digital Publications Search
,Online : ifphc.org -
What We Believe
,Online : cogic.org -
Declaration of Faith
,Online : foursquare.org -
True Stories of the Miracles of Azusa Street and Beyond,Online : 978-0768403510
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Nine O'Clock in the Mourning,Print ISBN : 978-1610362306
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The Holy Spirit and You,Print ISBN : 978-0882706238Online : archive.org
Review Quiz
This section is a link to a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 11. By clicking the banner, you will be taken to a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Submit
button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the banner to begin the quiz.
Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.
Module Completed!
Congratulations, you have reached the end of the eleventh module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed personal growth.
I encourage you to continue on the next module as soon as is convenient. The button below will take you to Module 12.
