HUM 6360 Augustine the Teacher
In this course we explore the life and writings of St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the greatest teachers in the Western tradition. The course is structured around three of his most influential works: Confessions, City of God, and On the Trinity. Along the way, we also read several other works that address various aspects of teaching and learning: Against the Academicians, On the Teacher, and On Christian Doctrine, among others. Throughout the course, we discuss questions central to Augustine’s philosophy and theology of education, including the role and significance of the liberal arts, the relation of faith and reason, and the nature of happiness.