Assignment: Write an analytical essay on the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity (see below).

Your essay should examine its topic from a theological perspective through the application of research and our class discussion on the Trinity. You should articulate and explain the Eternal Processions of the Trinity. In order to do this you’ll need to analyze the doctrine of the Trinity (what it is, what it isn’t) as it is held in Catholic theology. “Analysis” is not your opinion concerning the validity of the doctrine, but a careful examination of what the Church believes and why it believes it. Your paper should cover the key points of Trinitarian theology including, but not limited to:

The point of unity in the Trinity (how God is one)

The point of plurality (how God is three)

The Eternal Processions and the relations within the Trinity

The application/understanding of the key terms of Trinitarian theology.
A good paper will incorporate this analysis into a clear, systematic and cohesive whole.
You may need to seek out additional information from appropriate academic sources. In general internet sources are not considered academic and should not be used without prior approval.

Requirements Checklist:
825 words in length
Standard formatting (Times New Roman, 12 font, 1” margins, double spaced, etc.)
3 non-internet* sources which may include class texts
A highlighted thesis statement contained on the first page.

* If you find a source online that you would like to use, please contact me in advance, I’m happy to approve it if it’s a reasonable academic source.

 

Assignment: Write an analytical essay on the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity (see below).

Your essay should examine its topic from a theological perspective through the application of research and our class discussion on the Trinity. You should articulate and explain the Eternal Processions of the Trinity. In order to do this you’ll need to analyze the doctrine of the Trinity (what it is, what it isn’t) as it is held in Catholic theology. “Analysis” is not your opinion concerning the validity of the doctrine, but a careful examination of what the Church believes and why it believes it. Your paper should cover the key points of Trinitarian theology including, but not limited to:

The point of unity in the Trinity (how God is one)

The point of plurality (how God is three)

The Eternal Processions and the relations within the Trinity

The application/understanding of the key terms of Trinitarian theology.
A good paper will incorporate this analysis into a clear, systematic and cohesive whole.
You may need to seek out additional information from appropriate academic sources. In general internet sources are not considered academic and should not be used without prior approval.

Requirements Checklist:
825 words in length
Standard formatting (Times New Roman, 12 font, 1” margins, double spaced, etc.)
3 non-internet* sources which may include class texts
A highlighted thesis statement contained on the first page.

* If you find a source online that you would like to use, please contact me in advance, I’m happy to approve it if it’s a reasonable academic source.