BIB 486 Trinitarian Theology

An in-depth biblical, historical, and theological study of the doctrine of the Trinity investigating how Scripture indicates that we worship the Triune God. In order to understand this complex, but vitally important truth, students will do extensive readings in and about the early Fathers (e.g., Augustine, Gregory of Nazianzus), the medieval theologians (e.g., Richard of St. Victor), Reformation and Post-Reformation thought and contemporary theologians (e.g., Rahner, Zizioulas, Moltmann.). We will consider the 20th century renaissance in Trinitarian studies (e.g., Gunton), discussing some key issues that have arisen. Some debates that will be discussed throughout the course will include: inclusive God-language, immanent and economic trinitarian distinctions, Ranher’s rule, prayer, filioque, etc. Prerequisite(s): BIB 277, BIB 278; and one theology course from BIB 302, BIB 303, BIB 371, BIB 373, BIB 383 or BIB 384. 3 hour(s).