Digital Logos Edition
Anyone interested in the roots of Evangelicalism must look to The Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s and, specifically, the figure of George Whitefield. In this course you will learn about the tremendous influence of Whitefield who is estimated to have preached about 18,000 sermons in his thirty-five-year career. The course begins by exploring his upbringing, looking at the social context he was born and raised in. It follows his experience at Oxford and his conversion before looking at his prolific preaching and publishing career. In additional to biographical information, you will learn about his beliefs, his theological disagreements with John Wesley, and see how Whitefield has influenced the way Christians preach the gospel today.
Sean McGever (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is area director for Paradise Valley Arizona Young Life and adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He trains Young Life staff and volunteers internationally.