R620 Augustine of Hippo (3 Cr.)- Brakke  T 4:00-6:00   SY 224

The life and thought of Augustine of Hippo (354-450), the pivotal Figure
in the transition from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages, and the
most influential theologian in the Christian West.
Readings in the essential works (Confessions, City of God, The Trinity,
Teaching Christianity,The Enchiridion) and selections from works on
marriage and sexuality will be followed by student
presentations on Augustinian topics of interest to them (with appropriate
readings for the class).  The presentation will become a 20-30 page
research paper. Textbooks: Translations of
the above "essential" works will be  ordered, plus Augustine on Marriage
and Sexuality, ed.Elizabeth A. Clark.  Optional books to be
ordered: Peter Brown, Augustine of Hippo; John Rist,
Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized.  Meets with R713.