The long-term sustainability of Pentecostal studies requires the establishment of a broader research agenda. This is not a project one can do by her/himself. I've asked a number of people to consider writing their thoughts about Pentecostal studies and over the next several months I will post their comments here.
A new encyclopedia is in process with plans for publication in 2020. In the spring of 2018 the list of headwords will be available for contributors to write on some aspect of global Pentecostalism. SCOPE Brill’s Encyclopedia of Global Pentecostalism (BEGP) will provide a comprehensive overview of worldwide Pentecostalism from a range of disciplinary perspectives. It will offer analysis at the level of specific countries and regions, historical figures, movements and organizations, and particular topics and themes. Pentecostal Studies draws upon areas of research such as anthropology, biblical studies, economics, gender studies, global studies, history, political science, sociology, theological studies, and other areas of related interest. The BEGP will emphasize this multi-disciplinary approach and include scholarship from a range of disciplines, methods, and theoretical perspectives. Moreover, the BEGP will be cross-cultural and transnational, including contr
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