Readings in Augustine

College University of Trinity College, Faculty of Divinity
Instructor(s) Neelands, David
Course Code TRT3557HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in TRT6557HS
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 Wed
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 15
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2023
Currently Offered Winter 2025