A Pentecostal Missiology of Higher Education

Download or read book A Pentecostal Missiology of Higher Education written by Daniel Stefan Georg Topf and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing library research and focusing primarily on the situation in the United States, this dissertation makes a theological and missiological argument for pentecostals to engage more forcefully in higher education by expanding and renewing their commitment toward operating their own colleges and universities. The first part of the dissertation focuses on past and present developments within higher education, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of both pentecostal and (post)secular institutions. Contested issues at non-Christian colleges and universities are presented as a missional opportunity for pentecostals to offer an alternative in higher education. The second part highlights the future potential of pentecostal higher education, which is enriched by a Spirit-empowered spirituality that focuses on forming the hearts, heads, and hands of students. Pentecostals are also known for their commitment to missions and their desire to engage with all spheres in society, an endeavor that could be amplified through a strengthened engagement in higher education, particularly one that encompasses a variety of institutions, including a pentecostal research university. With more than 800 references cited and over 200 schools, colleges, and universities mentioned by name, this research is both comprehensive and compelling, inviting pentecostals to make a missional difference in the knowledge-based economies that will characterize the twenty-first century.