Teaching Augustine’s Confessions in the Context of Mercer’s Great Books Program

Religions

Bryan J. Whitfield¹  Scott McGinnis¹ 

[1] Roberts Department of Christianity, Mercer University, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31201, USA; E-Mail

关键词: Augustine;    pedagogy;    Core Texts/Great Books programs;    History of Christianity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel6010107

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Students in Mercer University’s Great Books program read Augustine’s Confessions in the third semester of a seven-semester sequence. Their previous reading of Greek and Roman epics and philosophical treatises as well as Biblical material equips them with a solid foundation for reading and discussing Augustine. This essay reflects on that preparation and models ways that instructors can use opening discussion questions related to those earlier readings to guide students into substantive reflection on the Confessions.

【 授权许可】

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