From the Publisher
"This research-grounded visionary book calls Pentecostal churches to devote significant resources to higher education. Hard-hitting and acute cultural and historical analysis implies revised educational methods and new institutions will be vital to the next stage of Pentecostalism’s 120-year story. Daniel Topf has written an informed, scholarly, strategic and clear account of a path to the future." (William K. Kay, Emeritus Professor of Theology, Wrexham Glyndŵr University, UK and Fellow, Institute for Pentecostal Theology, Regents Theological College, USA)
“This book is a wonderful addition to works in the field, since there is no other history and evaluation of Pentecostal higher education like it. Topf provides a realistic and critical overview of the state of Pentecostal higher education, its strengths, and the cultural challenges facing it. In addition, he sets forth an engaging and imaginative theological vision for improving it. Readers will be both informed and inspired.” (Perry L. Glanzer, Professor of Educational Foundations and Resident Scholar, Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University, USA.)
"Daniel Topf combines international experience as a student with the research of a scholar to produce an important understanding of pentecostal higher education. Topf’s analysis makes a compelling argument for the expanding role of Pentecostals building on their dynamic spirituality and scholarship in the globally connected world. This book sets out an exciting vision for education that is worthy of careful study." (Douglas McConnell, Provost Emeritus and Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA)
