The Triune God

Abstract

This subject explores the development of the Christian understanding of God as Trinity, from the biblical origins of the doctrine to key historical and theological developments in the first five centuries and also to the rejuvenation of the doctrine in more recent decades. It considers the implications of renewed trinitarian … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject explores the development of the Christian understanding of God as Trinity, from the biblical origins of the doctrine to key historical and theological developments in the first five centuries and also to the rejuvenation of the doctrine in more recent decades. It considers the implications of renewed trinitarian thought for theology, Christian anthropology, eccelesiology, worship, ethics, mission and interfaith dialogue, as well as its possible misuse.

Syllabus

Biblical foundationsThe philosophical, Christological and political underpinning of trinitarian theologyPivotal thinkers: Athanasius, the Cappadocians and AugustineThe loss of trinitarian consciousnessThe contemporary renewal of trinitarian theologyThe social TrinityImplications of trinitarian thought for Christian theology, Christian anthropology, ecclesiology, worship, ethics, mission and interfaith dialogueImplications of trinitarian theology for contemporary Australian, Asia and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Biblical foundations
The philosophical, Christological and political underpinning of trinitarian theology
Pivotal thinkers: Athanasius, the Cappadocians and Augustine
The loss of trinitarian consciousness
The contemporary renewal of trinitarian theology
The social Trinity
Implications of trinitarian thought for Christian theology, Christian anthropology, ecclesiology, worship, ethics, mission and interfaith dialogue
Implications of trinitarian theology for contemporary Australian, Asia and the South Pacific

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate familiarity with the biblical origins of the Christian understanding of God as Trinity;

be able to critically reflect on the early emergence of trinitarian themes in Christian debates about God;

be able to discuss classical developments in trinitarian doctrine, with special reference to Athanasius, the Cappadocian theologians and Augustine;

be able to critically review recent developments in trinitarian thought and their contemporary implications, particularly in the contexts of Australia, Asia and the South Pacific;

be able to analyse various critiques of trinitarian theology; and

be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including advanced research, writing and communication skills.

Assumed knowledge

Students are recommended to have prior knowledge equivalent to or studied THL111, THL113 and THL215.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject THL468.

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