Beginning with the scriptural understanding of the Trinity, the course will trace the development of the doctrine, especially in the theology of Thomas Aquinas, and then examine certain contemporary approaches to the doctrine against that background (Schleiermacher, Barth, Rahner, Moltmann, Boff, LaCugna). [Lecture/discussion. One 15-20 page research paper or two 7-10 page research papers.] (MA/MTS/MDiv)