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Abstract
At the start of the 20th century, as denominational resources were accumulated, Pentecostals provided basic bible training for their ministers and missionaries. The narrative shows how simple training schemes blossomed in some cultures into universities and colleges and, in others, into accredited institutions attached to secular bodies or, in the developing world, into more innovative schemes, some of which were church‐based. The current challenge is for Pentecostalism to remain true to itself while incorporating mainstream scholarship.
Notes
In the autumn of 2002, Assemblies of God had 14,858 students registered in its 19 colleges and universities (personal communication).
Unpublished results of British Academy Small Grant 34643, W.K. Kay and A.E. Dyer.
Personal communication from AG USA.
According to the DfEE (personal communication based on January 1999 figures), there are 6165 church primary schools in England and they educate 26.5% of the total number of children of primary age. Church secondary provision in England is lower, but still significant. There are 389 church secondary schools catering for 9% of pupils.
It is true that Francis I tried to improve the University of Paris in 1530, implying the importance of royal power but, until Napoleon's reforms, the Pope's influence was considerable.
Professional groups could be involved on accrediting committees and therefore ensure that they worked with universities to establish common standards.
The Bologna Accord was signed by Education ministers in 29 European countries in 1999.
Actually Evangel University had been chartered in 1955, nine years before ORU (personal communication).
And one Graduate School, AGTS.
Personal communication from AG USA about student enrolments.
The Church of God also runs Lee University and this has a strong Pentecostal ethos.