Saint Augustine’s theology is central to understanding Christian discussions of salvation. He converted to
Christianity late in the 4th century, was baptized, was ordained a priest, and was then ordained bishop. As
bishop, he preached and wrote so intelligently that nearly all Christian thinkers after him have responded to
him.
Provide an argument summary paper for the selections from Augustine, Grace and Free Choice, and On
Rebuke and Grace.
Articulate and summarize Augustine’s theory of salvation (i.e., a theory of God’s limited salvific will that
includes eternal damnation for some).**
How does Augustine's theory of salvation relate to the theories of Origen and Gregory?**
-Who is Chosen? Chapter 3 (pp 19-33) (attached).
-Augustine Through the Ages, s.v. “Liberty,” “Predestination," “Redemption."
-Burns, J. Patout, “Economy of salvation: two patristic traditions,” Theological S