Augustine's On True Religion

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Not long after his baptism, Augustine justifies his conversion to Christianity in this writing. His depiction of the Christian religion appears to be both time-bound, for example in its reference to Platonic ideas, and timeless, for example in its fundamental treatment of key human problems. In any case, it offers an introduction to the life and thought of Augustine, who has shaped Christianity to this day like no other. Based on the reading of selected passages, this course will give you an insight into central themes of church history as well as enabling you to acquire and apply basic methodological skills.