Abstract

The Doctrine of the Trinity is an attempt at expressing how God can be infinite in nature and finite in the incarnation. This is shown through an examination of a few of the major views of the Trinity throughout history. An understanding of the Trinity in terms of the infinite-finite relation of the divine being requires an understanding of the infinity of God that is both transcendent and inclusive of the finite. ;Through this understanding, the infinity of God appears as a dynamic power of relationality. This infinite, dynamic relationality is also apparent in the thoughts of process thinkers such as A. N. Whitehead and non-process theologians such as E. Jungel. Therefore, it is possible to develop a dialogue between the two thinkers views to develop a new understanding of the Trinity. Since Whitehead does not develop a trinitarian model, it is necessary to examine the views of other process theologians such as L. Ford, J. Bracken, S. Ogden regarding the Trinity and the infinity of God. These views are finally compared with Jungel's model of the Trinity. ;As a result, a Trinitarian model combining elements from these two perspectives is developed in terms of the infinite-finite relationship disclosed by these perspectives. This model associates the symbol of the Father/Creator with the depth dimension of God as transcending the finite in deciding between impossibility and possibility. The symbol of the Christ is associated with the concrete actualization of the possibility of God as a finite reality. Finally, it associates the symbol of the Spirit with the being of God as infinite-relationality. Thus, the Spirit is the true nature of God from which the Father/Creator and the Christ are abstracted