Please find below the questions for the final exams.
As I have earlier explained, I will ask a second question (bonus question) which is not found on the list.
All the best and God bless,
Sr Joan
Questions for the
final exams on Augustinian Spirituality:
1.
In
Augustine’s treatise De Magistro (On
the Teacher), Augustine presented his ideas concerning teaching and learning in
the form of dialogues between him and his son, Adeodatus. Identify and explain two
ideas of Augustine about the teacher and the teaching process and two of his ideas
about the learner and the learning process.
2.
Several persons
have influenced Augustine and his reflection about human existence. From his
childhood until adulthood, there were two women who made a significant impact
on his life. Who were these two women and what was their relationship with
Augustine? Discuss Augustine’s view of and attitude towards women after his
conversion.
3.
Augustine’s
philosophical treatise De civitate Dei (The
City of God) was written within the context of the invasion of Rome by the Goths.
In this book, the political and social ideas of Augustine about the State are
presented. Compare and contrast the City of God and the City of this world (the
State) based on the ideas of Augustine.
4.
Explain Augustine’s
thoughts on virtue (morality/ethics). Identify three characteristics of the virtuous
or righteous person according to Augustine. Does a virtuous person have free
will?
5.
Augustine was
a man of superior intellect. He loved to engage in debates and intellectual and
philosophical calisthenics. Identify and discuss his leading ideas regarding memory, knowledge, and illumination (one for each).
6.
With his
experience of sin and failure, Augustine developed a deep reflection on the
sinfulness of the human person. Discuss five significant insights of Augustine
concerning original sin and human sinfulness.
7.
Augustine was
a man who loved to be in the company of friends. Identify 3 leading ideas of
Augustine on Friendship. According to the Holy Rule of St. Augustine, how
should someone rebuke or correct a person who has erred or sinned?
8.
Augustine
used three words to denote different kinds of love: dilectio, cupiditas, and amor. Discuss five ideas of Augustine on
love.
9.
Augustine pondered
on why the human person commits a sinful act even though he or she knows that
the act is evil. Explain Augustine’s theory of free will and the human person’s
culpability for committing a sinful act. How can a person prevent oneself from
committing sin?
10. Human decisions
and actions are motivated and guided by a person’s set of values. Identify five
principles (teachings) from the Holy Rule which you can embrace as personal
values.
