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The '''Assemblies of God''' is a [[Christian]] [[denomination]] founded after the [[Azusa Street Revival]] in the early 20th century. The core beliefs of the denomination are [[Evangelical]]. [[Pentecostalism]] is the basis of their theology, with special emphasis on the [[Baptism in the Holy Spirit]]. | The '''Assemblies of God''' is a [[Christian]] [[denomination]] founded after the [[Azusa Street Revival]] in the early 20th century. The core beliefs of the denomination are [[Evangelical]]. [[Pentecostalism]] is the basis of their theology, with special emphasis on the [[Baptism in the Holy Spirit]]. | ||
| − | The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Since church headquarters was in [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now Evangel University) was built there at the site of an old Army hospital. | + | The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Since church headquarters was in [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now [[Evangel University]]) was built there at the site of an old Army hospital. |
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
* Blumhofer, Edith L. ''Restoring the Faith: The Assemblies of God, Pentecostalism, and American Culture.'' U. of Illinois Press, 1993. 281 pp. A major schiolarly study. | * Blumhofer, Edith L. ''Restoring the Faith: The Assemblies of God, Pentecostalism, and American Culture.'' U. of Illinois Press, 1993. 281 pp. A major schiolarly study. | ||
Revision as of 17:51, February 15, 2009
The Assemblies of God is a Christian denomination founded after the Azusa Street Revival in the early 20th century. The core beliefs of the denomination are Evangelical. Pentecostalism is the basis of their theology, with special emphasis on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Since church headquarters was in Springfield, Missouri, Evangel College (now Evangel University) was built there at the site of an old Army hospital.
Further reading
- Blumhofer, Edith L. Restoring the Faith: The Assemblies of God, Pentecostalism, and American Culture. U. of Illinois Press, 1993. 281 pp. A major schiolarly study.
- Crowe, Terrence Robert. Pentecostal Unity: Recurring Frustration and Enduring Hopes. Chicago: Loyola U. Press, 1993. 282 pp.
- McGee, Gary B. 'This Gospel . . . Shall Be Preached': A History and Theology of Assemblies of God Foreign Missions since 1959. Springfield, Mo.: Gospel, 1990. 358 pp.
- Poloma, Margaret M. The Assemblies of God at the Crossroads: Charisma and Institutional Dilemmas. U. of Tennessee Pr., 1989. 309 pp. scholarly study