RELIGIOUS STUDIES 305 - Tongues of Fire:Pentecostalism Worldwide

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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The Pentecostal movement is characterized by the "descent of the Spirit" and manifested through such practices as speaking in tongues, spontaneous healing, and spontaneous prayer. This movement has been one of the fastest growing forms of Christianity worldwide over the past three decades; two Pentecostal denominations were recently ranked as the first and second fastest growing religious denominations in the U.S. What is this movement and how do we make sense of it Why has it spread so rapidly To whom does it appeal And what has been its effect where it spreads (Salter , offered every three years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

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(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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