MC510 Signs and Wonders Collection, 1981-1989

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Summary

Creators:
Wagner, C. Peter Wimber, John Fuller Theological Seminary
Abstract:
Extent:
8 Boxes, 4.2 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

MC510 Signs and Wonders Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The MC510 Signs and Wonders collection includes class materials, class records, and correspondence regarding MC510: Signs, Wonders, & Church Growth; MC511: Healing Ministry and Church Growth; and MC550: The Ministry of Healing in World Evangelization. Dates of the materials range from 1981-1989. Formats include manuscripts, typescript, print publications, audio cassettes, audio CDs, and VHS tapes. This collection also includes two sets of seminar notes by Charles H. Kraft on “Christianity With Power” (1990) and “Deep Level Healing” (1992).

Biographical / historical:

MC510 Signs and Wonders was a course that took place at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA from 1982-1985 under the leadership of John Wimber and C. Peter Wagner. The course was approved in Fall 1981 and given the name “Signs, Wonders, & Church Growth.” In Summer 1983, the name was changed to “Healing Ministry and Church Growth.” The name changed again in Winter 1984 to “The Miraculous in Church Growth.” MC510 drew attention from students, faculty, and outside sources (such as Christian Life Magazine). The growing reputation was largely due to the particular teachings on miraculous healing and in-class practice of praying for the sick. Controversy surrounded the course in its few short years. As a result, a task force of 10 members (including Wagner and Paul Pierson, the Dean of the School of World Mission) was assembled to evaluate and respond to feedback. In January 1986, Pierson announced the discontinuation of MC510.

Acquisition information:
Acquired from C. Peter Wagner on June 8, 1999.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

Terms of access:

All rights reserved.

Preferred citation:

MC510 Signs and Wonders Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Location of this collection:
135 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182, US
Contact:
(626) 584-5311
archives@fuller.edu
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