Abstract
Pentecostalism is a prominent form of Christianity around the world that is increasingly pervasive in the Global South. One of the persistent issues that obscures accurate understanding of the movement is the question of whether such a spiritually-oriented faith gives attention to social realities. This dissertation identifies a broad spectrum of Latin America Pentecostal social- ethical engagement in order to complicate stereotypes and reveal a natural orientation toward public witness. It shows that Pentecostalism is too complex for broad generalization, and it draws on leading voices from within the movement to articulate a call to increasing efforts for social justice.
Degree Date
Winter 12-21-2019
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Religious Studies
Advisor
Harold J. Recinos
Second Advisor
Caroline B. Brettell
Third Advisor
Ted A. Campbell
Fourth Advisor
James K. H. Lee
Subject Area
Religion, Theology/Religious Education, Anthropology
Number of Pages
198
Format
Recommended Citation
Luckey, David, "“Spirited” Engagement: Latin American Faith and the Construction of Emancipative Pentecostalism" (2019). Religious Studies Theses and Dissertations. 17.
https://scholar.smu.edu/religious_studies_etds/17
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