D409 The Trinity (2 Credits)

　

Lecturer: Peter CHOY

　

Description:

  1. The Trinity in and Holy Scripture: Old Testament, New Testament.

  2. Dogmatic Development of the Doctrine of the Trinity:

    3. 2.1 Pre-Nicene Theology:

         - Orthodox thought and teaching of the Fathers.

         - Heterodox tendencies.

    2.2 Theological development and definitions in Ecumenical Council

         - Orthodox thought and teaching of the Fathers.

         - Heterodox tendencies.

  3. Doctrinal Synthesis.

    4. 3.1 The Persons and Their relations:

         - to each other (ad intra).

         - to creation (ad extra).

    3.2 Controversy over Filioque.

    3.3 Positive and Negative Theology

　

Reference:

  1. FORTE B., The Trinity as History. (New York : Alba House, 1998)

  2. LORENZEN, L.F., The College Studentis Introduction to thee Trinity. (Minnesota : Liturgical, 1998)

  3. * O'DONNELL J., The Mystery of the Trinue God. (London : Sheed & Ward, 1988)

  4. OLSON R. E. & HALL C. A., The Trinity (Michigan: W. B. Eerdmans, 2002)

  5. 谷寒松，《天主論上帝觀》。台北：光啟，1990。

　

Note:

*  Referenced book recommended