Topics in Augustine and Augustinians - Augustine's De Trinitate
An examination of one of Augustine's most important works. De Trinitate established the terms within which subsequent Western Christian thinking about the doctrine of God was to take place. Particular attention will be given to augustine's understanding of the relation between philosophy, biblical hermeneutics, and theology in the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, and to his understanding of the soteriological implications of the doctrine.
RELIGST 794
Topics in Augustine and Augustinians - Augustine's De Trinitate
| Unit(s): 3.0 | Level(s): Graduate | Term(s): Winter | Offered?: Yes | Language?: No |
An examination of one of Augustine's most important works. De Trinitate established the terms within which subsequent Western Christian thinking about the doctrine of God was to take place. Particular attention will be given to augustine's understanding of the relation between philosophy, biblical hermeneutics, and theology in the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, and to his understanding of the soteriological implications of the doctrine.
Associate Professor (Dr. Widdicombe will be retiring effective June 2019)