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HDS 2359

The Rise of the Holiness Traditions: Pietism, Methodism, and Pentecostalism

David Hempton

Description

This course examines one of the most dynamic traditions of Protestant Christianity since the Reformation. The course will investigate the rise of Pietism and Methodism in Europe and the North Atlantic world in the early modern period, and the growth of Pentecostalism in the United States and beyond in the twentieth century. Particular attention will be paid to the social, economic, and political environments that facilitated growth as well as to the most important personalities and theological characteristics of these fast-growing movements.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1464

Scheduling

Half Course
Not Offered 2009-10
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity Religions of the Americas
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a