Overview
An examination of the person and work of the triune God, drawing upon leading Trinitarian theologians from the patristic, medieval, and modern eras.
This paper will extend the work completed at the 100/200 level in Systematic Theology by a more in-depth study of one of the core areas in Christian Doctrine, namely the person and work of the triune God. It aims to help you to comprehend more fully the biblical basis of the doctrine; the development of the doctrine in the early church; leading trinitarian theologians such as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth; and contemporary issues in trinitarian theology. This study is undertaken with a view towards the difference the doctrine makes for Christian existence and the challenges of human history.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Trinity |
|---|---|
| Subject | Christian Thought and History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of CHTH 101, CHTH 111, CHTH 131, CHTX 101, CHTX 111, CHTX 131
- Restriction
- CHTH 313, CHTX 213, CHTX 313
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Eligibility
- Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
- Reverend Associate Professor Christopher Holmes: christopher.holmes@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
- Lecturer: Reverend Associate Professor Christopher Holmes
- Paper Structure
- Module 1: Scripture and Trinity;
- Module 2: Road to Nicaea, Nicaea and its Legacy;
- Module 3: Augustine on the Trinity;
- Module 4: Thomas on the Trinity;
- Module 5: Trinity in Modern Theology.
Assessment: Two essays and a final exam.
- Teaching Arrangements
Campus: One 2-hour class each week.
Distance: Five 80-minute videoconferences spaced throughout the semester, plus a teaching day.- Textbooks
There is no compulsory textbook for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should:
- Become acquainted with basic Christian teaching concerning the identity and work of the triune God
- Have understood the key theological features of the doctrine and the historic differences of understanding regarding the doctrine between East and West
- Become more adept at the art of reading theological texts and more skilled at expressing theological concepts both orally and in writing
- Sharpen their ability to relate theological claims to Christian practice in a pluralistic age
Timetable
Overview
An examination of the person and work of the triune God, drawing upon leading Trinitarian theologians from the patristic, medieval, and modern eras.
This paper will extend the work completed at the 100/200 level in Systematic Theology by a more in-depth study of one of the core areas in Christian Doctrine, namely the person and work of the triune God. It aims to help you to comprehend more fully the biblical basis of the doctrine; the development of the doctrine in the early church; leading trinitarian theologians such as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth; and contemporary issues in trinitarian theology. This study is undertaken with a view towards the difference the doctrine makes for Christian existence and the challenges of human history.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Trinity |
|---|---|
| Subject | Christian Thought and History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of CHTH 101, CHTH 111, CHTH 131, CHTX 101, CHTX 111, CHTX 131
- Restriction
- CHTH 313, CHTX 213, CHTX 313
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Eligibility
- Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
Reverend Professor Christopher Holmes: christopher.holmes@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: Reverend Professor Christopher Holmes
- Paper Structure
- Module 1: Scripture and Trinity;
- Module 2: Road to Nicaea, Nicaea and its Legacy;
- Module 3: Augustine on the Trinity;
- Module 4: Thomas on the Trinity;
- Module 5: Trinity in Modern Theology.
- Teaching Arrangements
Fully Distance
Campus: One 2-hour class each week.
Distance: Six 2 hour videoconferences spaced throughout the semester, plus a teaching day.
- Textbooks
There is no compulsory textbook for this paper.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should:
- Become acquainted with basic Christian teaching concerning the identity and work of the triune God
- Have understood the key theological features of the doctrine and the historic differences of understanding regarding the doctrine between East and West
- Become more adept at the art of reading theological texts and more skilled at expressing theological concepts both orally and in writing
- Sharpen their ability to relate theological claims to Christian practice in a pluralistic age
- Assessment details
Two essays and a final exam.