Academic Dissertation and Essays
Peter Cavanna studied full time at Mattersey Hall between 1991 and 1994 and later returned as a part-time student in 2000-2002, studying for a Masters Degree in Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies, validated by the University of Wales (Bangor).
The following essays are available for download and will be of particular interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Pentecostal theology. Click on the image to download the file.
 Pentecostal Understanding of Charismatic Gifts
“The Discerning of Spirits” Searching for Definitions and Models
Did the early Pentecostals correctly define the charismatic gift of the discerning of spirits? What are the various views and can we see models of its activity in the New Testament? What is its connecttion to the gift of prophecy and how can we facilitate its place in contemporary churches today?
Word Count: 20,726 words (MTh dissertation)
Pentecostal Understanding of Charismatic Gifts
"Compare Donald Gee’s understanding of “a word of knowledge” with that of Harold Horton"
Pentecostal pioneers Horton and Gee both taught extensively on the charismatic gift of the "word of knowledge". This essay examines their different conclusions with particular reference to Paul's use of gnosis.
Word Count: 4133 words
Pentecostal Approaches to Luke/Acts
“The concepts of ‘authority’ and ‘power’ in the Lucan writings”
This essay examines the terms exousia and dunamis, looking at their contemporary use and their use in the Lucan writings, especially in relationship to the ministry of Jesus and the later charismatic community.
Is their a distinctive Lucan concept for these terms?
Word Count: 4182 words
Pentecostal Church History
"Evaluate the Role and Importance of T.B. Barratt in the Dissemination of Pentecostal Doctrine and Practice in the early decades of the 20th Century"
“We pray God will mightily use you, for you are a chosen vessel to carry this Gospel” (C. E. Lum, 22nd November 1906, to T.B. Barratt.). How true was this statement about Pentecostal statesman Thomas Ball Barratt?
Word Count: 4287 words
Pentecostal Approaches to Divine Healing
"Outline and evaluate the contribution of Colin Dye to our understanding of divine healing"
Colin Dye, the Senior Pastor of Kensington Temple and London City Church, has written extensively on the subject of charismatic healing.
Word Count: 4225 words
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