A Biblical and Theological Analysis of Specific Tenets of Word of Faith Theology: Pastoral Implications for the Church of God

dc.contributor.advisorLioy, Dan T.
dc.creatorMorris, Russell Alexander
dc.date2012
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-04T10:29:19Z
dc.date.available2022-10-04T10:29:19Z
dc.degreeDoctor of Philosophy in Theology
dc.description.abstractThis research seeks to answer the question, “what are the major pastoral implications of word of faith theology within the ministry context of the Church of God”? To accomplish this task, a practical theological paradigm is utilised. First, a literature review investigates the current state of scholarship regarding word of faith theology.The literature review reveals several gaps in current scholarship. No substantial inquiry regarding word of faith theology and pastoral ministry in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) was found, therefore, the need for this research finds validation. Second, a contextual analysis that examines the basic biblical and theological tenets of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN)is given. This analysis establishes the classical Pentecostal context within which the research is conducted. Third,a historical analysis is offered that explores the historical and contemporary framework of word of faith theology.This allows for the juxta positional assessment of Church of God teaching and word of faith theology. Fourth, the biblical and theological foundations needed to critique and assess specific tenets of word of faith theology are explored. Fifth, the major implications of word of faith theology for pastoral ministry within the Church of God are suggested.Here, practical recommendations are offered as correctives for the various cited implications. Finally, a summary of the research findings, recommendations for further study and the contribution of this research to the field of practical theology are offered.
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dc.identifierhttps://sats-dspace.s3.af-south-1.amazonaws.com/Theses/THESIS_PHD_2012_MorrisR.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14194/2813
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSouth African Theological Seminaryen
dc.subjectTheology, Doctrinal
dc.titleA Biblical and Theological Analysis of Specific Tenets of Word of Faith Theology: Pastoral Implications for the Church of God
dc.typeThesis

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