DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a resource for Christian thought, life, and ministry by examining current trends and historical developments in Pneumatology, the doctrine and spirituality of the Holy Spirit. After a careful tracing of biblical and historical developments, main focus will be placed on the study of Pneumatology across the ecumenical spectrum. Special discussion topics include Spirit-baptism, charismata, and Green Pneumatology, as well as other contextual Pneumatologies.

In the minister's own spiritual life and preparation for Christian ministry, a theological course in Pneumatology has the potential of creating a life-long interest in and hunger for understanding and appropriating the dynamic work of the Spirit.

The class will meet for ninety-minute sessions twice a week for lecture and discussion.

Either: Congar, Y. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Three volumes in one. Herder, 1997 (sel. readings)

Or: Burgess, S. M. The Holy Spirit: Ancient Christian Traditions. Hendrickson, 1984.

And _________. The Holy Spirit: Eastern Christian Traditions. Hendrickson, 1989.

And _________. The Holy Spirit: Medieval Roman Catholic and Reformation Traditions. Hendrickson, 1997 (sel. readings).

Moltmann, J. The Spirit of Life: A Universal Affirmation. Fortress, 1992.

Pinnock, C. A Flame of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit. InterVarsity Press, 1993.

A contextual, intercultural, or otherwise specialized study (Recommended text or student's choice).

Fatula, M. A. The Holy Spirit. Unbounded Gift of Joy. The Liturgical Press, 1998.

Gelbi, D. L. The Divine Mother: A Trinitarian Theology of the Holy Spirit. University Press of America, 1984.

Gomblin, J. The Holy Spirit and Liberation. Orbis, 1989.

Hollenweger, W. J. Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide. Hendrickson, 1997.

Kärkkäinen, V.-M. Spiritus ubi vult spirat: Pneumatology in Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue (1972-1989). Luther-Agricola-Society, 1998.

Lederle, H. I. Treasures Old and New: Interpretations of "Spirit Baptism." Hendrickson, 1988

McDonnell, K. & G. T. Montague. Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit. The Liturgical Press, 1991.

O'Carroll, C. S. Sp. Veni Creator Spiritus: A Theological Encyclopedia of the Holy Spirit. The Liturgical Press, 1990.

Pannenberg, W. Systematic Theology, Vols. 1, 2, and 3. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991, 1994, 1998 (sections relevant to Pneumatology).

Prenter, R. Spiritus Creator: Studies in Luther's Theology. Philadelphia: Muhlenberg, 1953.

Taylor, J. V. The Go-Between God: The Holy Spirit and Christian Mission. SCM Press, 1973.

Tsirpanlis, C. N. Introduction to Eastern Patristic Thought and Orthodox Theology. The Liturgical Press, 1991.

Welker, M. God the Spirit. Fortress, 1992.

1,000 pages of reading and three short reading reports. Two research papers, 10 pages each.

None, although prior course work in systematic and/or historical theology is highly recommended.