Winter Term 2023 The Theology of St. Augustine: From Heretic to Saint - 1989 - RLST 222 |
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Catalog Description : An introduction to the thought of Augustine of Hippo. This late 4th/early 5th century "father" of classical Christianity is one of the most important and influential Christian thinkers in the west. We will concentrate on two of his works: Confesssions (his spiritual autobiography, describing his evolution from lusty adolescent, through the perils of heresy, to his conversion to Christianity) and City of God (his magnum opus that details the superiority of all things Christian over Roman life and culture, as well as providing a history of the world from Creation to Judgment Day). Course will be taught by discussion and will have both papers and a take- home exam. Attributes: GER Humanities Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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