Introduction to Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE) is one of the most significant Christian theologians in the history of the church. His works shaped all of medieval theology and philosophy, helped inspire multiple reforms of the church, and continue to inform theological discussions today. This course is an introduction to his life and thought.

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A synopsis of De trinitate

An article on Augustine's theory of knowledge

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• 354: Born Aurelius Augustine in Thagaste, North Africa - modern-day Algeria
• Father was Patricius, a local government official and a pagan
• Mother was Monica, a Christian believer who had great influence over her son
• 371-374: Studied law at Carthage
• 375: Conversion to Manicheaism
• 376-383: Taught rhetoric in Carthage
• 384: Professor of rhetoric in Milan
• 386: Converted to Christianity
• 387: Baptized and joined a monastic community in Thagaste
• 391: Ordained a priest in spite of his objections; founded a new community in Hippo
• 397: Consecrated Bishop of Hippo against his wishes
• 430: Died while Hippo was under siege by Vandals

• The Confessions
• The City of God
• On the Trinity

Continue this lesson with Augustine's Spiritual Journey

• Your instructor for this class is Mike Bone. To email me, you simply Click Here.