THE SPIRIT AND THE ACADEMY

  • David Williams University of Fort Hare

Abstract

The lack of interest, even rejection, of the intellectual study of Christianity by Pentecostals and their related movements is not a new feature. On the other hand, their stress on the direct experience of the Spirit has often been derided as irrational. However, the intellectual and “spiritual” must be fundamentally compatible, even complementary. This means that academic study can enhance spiritual growth, and at the same time the nature of the Spirit is such that he can well significantly help the understanding, development and communication of intellectual theology.

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Published
2013-06-12
Section
SECTION 3: THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA: PAPERS READ AT 2004 CONFERENCE