Pentecostal Higher Education: History, Current Practices, and Future Prospects

This book argues that Pentecostals should engage more in higher education by expanding and renewing their commitment to operating their own colleges and universities. It highlights the past and present developments in higher education, emphasizing the strengths and weaknesses of both Pentecostal and (post)secular institutions. The future potential of Pentecostal higher education is explored, emphasizing a Spirit-empowered and mission-minded spirituality that focuses on forming the hearts, heads, and hands of students. The research is comprehensive and compelling, inviting Pentecostals to make a missional difference in the knowledge-based economies of the twenty-first century.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book presents a compelling theological and missiological argument for Pentecostals to engage more forcefully in higher education by expanding and renewing their commitment to operating their own colleges and universities. The first part of the book provides a comprehensive overview of past and present developments within higher education, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of both Pentecostal and (post)secular institutions. The second part explores the future potential of Pentecostal higher education, which is enriched by a Spirit-empowered and mission-minded spirituality that focuses on forming the hearts, heads, and hands of students. Pentecostals increasingly desire to influence all spheres of society, and a strengthened engagement in higher education, particularly one that encompasses a variety of institutions, including a Pentecostal research university, can help to amplify this endeavor.

In developing this argument, 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. The book emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnership between Pentecostals and other Christian denominations, as well as with secular institutions, in order to achieve this goal. It also highlights the need for Pentecostals to develop a clear vision and strategy for their higher education efforts, as well as to invest in the necessary resources and infrastructure to support their goals.

Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for Pentecostals who are interested in engaging more forcefully in higher education and making a positive impact on society. It encourages Pentecostals to embrace their unique identity and values while also seeking to collaborate with others in order to achieve their educational and missional goals.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030796914
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021