Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Walter Jacob Hollenweger Collection
- Dates:
- 20th century
- Creators:
- Hollenweger, Walter J., 1927-2016
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 9 Boxes, 3.54 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Walter Jacob Hollenweger Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Walter Jacob Hollenweger Collection is comprised of copies of the theologian’s published works. The original materials were in Hollenweger’s personal collection. Additional binders of materials provide a research supplement to Hollenweger and the related-research fields.
- Biographical / historical:
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Walter Jacob Hollenweger (b. 1927 – d. 2016) was a Swiss theologian, known as the founding father of Pentecostal Studies. His ten-volume dissertation Handbuch der Pfingstbewegung (Doctor in Theology, University of Zurich, 1966) was recognized as the standard work on Pentecostalism. From 1949-1958, Hollenweger was a pastor in a Pentecostal Mission. He was later ordained in the Swiss Reformed Church in 1962. His background as a Pentecostal minister and evangelist formed a key foundation for his pioneering work in the field of Pentecostal study. From 1965-1971, Hollenweger served as the first Secretary for Evangelism in the Division of World Mission and Evangelism of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His efforts significantly contributed to creating ecumenical dialogues between groups within and without the WCC. From 1971-1989, Hollenweger was a Professor of Mission at the University of Birmingham and Selly Oak Colleges. While there, he introduced the term “intercultural theology.” He was also among the first theologicans to emphasize the relevance of oral culture and narrative theology.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 20th century
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Supervised use only. Scholarly use with parameters of copyright law.
- Preferred citation:
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Walter Jacob Hollenweger Collection. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
- Location of this collection:
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135 North Oakland Ave.Pasadena, CA 91182, US
- Contact:
- (626) 584-5311