ST. AUGUSTINE
FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
2nd & 4th Fridays, 12:00-1:15PM
Begins February 13, Fall Term, 6 sessions
St. Paul's/Harvard Catholic Center, Harvard Square
Brian FitzGerald, D. Phil., Lecturer on Medieval Studies and the Study of Religion, Harvard University
This course is a two-part study of St. Augustine of Hippo. In the first part, we will read the final books of Confessions, Augustine’s great spiritual autobiography, sections in which he reflects on the culmination of his search for God and considers philosophical and theological questions about time, eternity, and Creation in the light of his new-found faith. In the second part of the course, through select sermons, we will consider St. Augustine in his role as bishop and pastor, preaching on the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.
No particular translation of Confessions is required, but the following are two recommended possibilities:
Confessions, trans. Henry Chadwick (Oxford World’s Classics)
The Confessions, trans. John Ryan (Image Books)
Copies of the selected sermons will be provided to participants.
OPEN TO ALL - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
IN-PERSON ONLY
Fra Angelico, Conversion of St Augustine, tempera on panel painting, Musée Thomas-Henry, France