Readings in Augustine

College University of Trinity College, Faculty of Divinity
Instructor(s) Neelands, David
Course Code TRT6557HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in TRT3557HF
Semester Second Semester
Section 6101
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online - Asynchronous
Description

A treatment of the biography of Augustine as Latin speaking African in a commercial family in late fourth century Western Roman Empire. His selective academic brilliance and despising of the Christianity of his family and the emerging imperial cult. His successful promotion to a high position in the imperial household through pagan patronage. His consideration of and adherence to various philosophical positions in opposition to Catholic Christianity. The collapse of this anti-Catholic rhetoric and retirement from the public sphere. His recruitment by the African church and his prolonged leadership in addressing the challenges of obstacles to a Catholic system. The literature that emerged from these controversies, and his church correspondence and sermons.

Schedule N/A
Start Time TBA
End Time TBA
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Research Paper
Currently Offered Winter 2023