Introduction to Oral History Introduction to the Course

David G. Roebuck Director, Dixon Pentecostal Research Center Teacher Pentecostal Collection and Church of God Archives www.cogheritage.org Teacher Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity, Lee University Church of God Historian Author Chairman, Consortium of Pentecostal Archives www.pentecostalarchives.org Church of God Historical Commission Family Kimberly, William, Beth

Getting to Know You Name Residence Current ministry/position Family

Purpose of Seminar This seminar is intended to introduce the student to the history, theory, practice and interpretation of oral history with an emphasis on the use of oral history as a method of researching the global Pentecostal movement.

General Learning Objectives This seminar seeks to: Provide a broad account of the history and theory of oral history as a method of historical research. Identify the best practices for conducting, preserving and making oral history interviews available for research. Explore the use of oral history as a means of documenting the history, culture and theology of the Pentecostal movement.

Behavioral Objectives As a result of the activities and study in this seminar, the student should be able to: Explain the opportunities and challenges of oral history as a method of historical research. Design an oral history project. Conduct oral history interviews using best practices. Transcribe and preserve oral history interviews. Evaluate oral histories as sources for research and publication.

Topics A. What is oral history? B. History and development of oral history as a historical method C. Designing an oral history project D. Equipment and technology E. Conducting an oral history interview F. Legal and ethical issues G. Making oral histories available for research H. Interpreting oral histories