Photo by Startup Stock Photos on Pexels.com In a previous blog, I shared some practical advice before starting a PhD program in Theology from my experience teaching research methods for the ORU PhD Program. Preparing to enter a PhD program is a daunting task. But if your goal is to become an expert in the … Continue reading Advice for Preparing a PhD Research Proposal
Pentecostal theology
Pentecostal Reception History
This week, my first edited volume, Receiving Scripture in the Pentecostal Tradition, was published with CPT Press (Centre for Pentecostal Theology). Together with my friends and co-editors, Rick Wadholm and Martin Mittelstadt, we assembled twelve essays on a topic that is emerging in popularity in Pentecostal scholarship: Reception History. Traditional biblical scholarship has often focused … Continue reading Pentecostal Reception History
The Future of AG Eschatology
On May 16th I successfully defended my dissertation and was awarded the degree of PhD in Pentecostal Theology from Bangor University (Wales, UK). I was examined by Dr. Robert Pope of Westminster College (Cambridge, UK) and Dr. Andrew Davies of University of Birmingham (UK). The Viva (so called in the UK) took about an … Continue reading The Future of AG Eschatology
A Directory of Early Pentecostal Papers
Since I began my studies in Pentecostal history, have come to love early Pentecostal literature. All of the students in the Bangor PhD program engage the early papers from across the spectrum of the Pentecostal movement in their dissertations. This process of "reception history," or the examining the first hand testimonies and teachings of early Pentecostals, … Continue reading A Directory of Early Pentecostal Papers
Eschatological Women of the Assemblies of God: Elizabeth Sisson
In my studies of AG eschatology I was delighted to uncover a couple women who were influential with their eschatological writings. One such woman was Elizabeth Sisson who had the unique opportunity to transition with from the late nineteenth century healing holiness movement, to the Pentecostal movement and finally into the AG. Sisson had a … Continue reading Eschatological Women of the Assemblies of God: Elizabeth Sisson
An Introduction to Pentecostal Theology by William K. Kay
I wanted to share this brief video featuring my Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. William K. Kay. Kay is a renown professor of theology who holds multiple posts in several universities in the UK. He has written numerous books and a vast number of articles on Pentecostalism, religious education, and practical theology. Kay was the founding director … Continue reading An Introduction to Pentecostal Theology by William K. Kay
The Assemblies of God and Varieties of Pentecostal Theology
This past week was my latest doctoral seminar for my PhD at Centre for Pentecostal Theology in Cleveland, TN. Every time I go to these meetings I am so very encouraged not only as a scholar but also by the way in which the individuals take seriously the pursuit of articulating a truly Pentecostal theology. Anyone … Continue reading The Assemblies of God and Varieties of Pentecostal Theology
ORU’s 50th Anniversary: Don’t Overlook Howard Ervin
This past week Oral Roberts University celebrated its 50th anniversary. It was a wonderful celebration full of chapels, banquets, reunions and launching of new initiatives for the University. One celebration I thought was particularly meaningful was the "Lifetime Global Achievement Awards" given out to individuals who had made a significant impact on the history of … Continue reading ORU’s 50th Anniversary: Don’t Overlook Howard Ervin
Daniel D. Isgrigg 