nichttrinitarische

The term "nichttrinitarisch" is a German adjective meaning "non-Trinitarian." It is used to describe religious beliefs, particularly within Christianity, that do not adhere to the doctrine of the Trinity. The Trinity is a central tenet of most mainstream Christian denominations, asserting that God is one being existing in three co-equal and co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

Non-Trinitarian beliefs, therefore, reject this specific formulation of God's nature. Groups that hold non-Trinitarian views often interpret the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit differently. Some may see Jesus as subordinate to the Father, or as a created being, or as a manifestation of God rather than a distinct person within a triune Godhead. The Holy Spirit might be understood as God's power or presence, rather than a distinct person.

Historically and presently, various Christian groups have identified as non-Trinitarian. Examples include early Christian movements that predated or differed from the Nicene Creed, some Anabaptist groups, Unitarians, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Oneness Pentecostals. These groups often emphasize the absolute oneness of God (monotheism) and may find the Trinitarian doctrine to be unscriptural or a departure from original Christian teachings. The precise theological interpretations and Christology vary significantly among different non-Trinitarian denominations.