Introduction to Augustine of Hippo

Reference Page in Lesson Topic: Historical Christian Theology

## 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.

Housekeeping

### Things to Know About this Course

First and foremost - it is still under construction!
Second - I am a newbie and need TLC.

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Arts and Crafts

Some things this page needs right away are:

* Appropriate icons
* Reproductions of Augustine in history
* More content

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What I Have So Far

### Articles and Such

A synopsis of De trinitate
An article on Augustine's theory of knowledge

### Beautiful Reproductions of Gozzoli's Frescoes

I'm awaiting license information to post repros of a cycle of 17 scenes from the life of Augustine which surround the choir of the Church of Saint Augustine in San Gimignano.

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Augustine:Life

* 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

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Augustine:Major Works

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

A journey of a thousand miles...

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