Dr. Gerald Boersma

The Life and Teachings of St. Augustine

The Life and Teachings of
St. Augustine

Dive into "The Life and Teachings of St. Augustine" with Dr. Gerald Boersma, esteemed Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University. An expert on Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Boersma's course illuminates Augustine's transformative theology and influential writings. Leveraging insights from his acclaimed book, "Augustine’s Early Theology of Image," and numerous scholarly works, Dr. Boersma offers a captivating exploration of Augustine's life and legacy. This course provides a concise yet profound journey through the teachings of one of Christianity’s pivotal figures, guided by a leading authority in the field.

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About the Presenter

Gerald P. Boersma is Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University and Humboldt Fellow at the University of Tübingen. Boersma is a Catholic systematic theologian whose writings focus especially on the thought of Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. He is author of Augustine’s Early Theology of Image (Oxford, 2016) and numerous essays as journal articles and book chapters devoted to theology, philosophy, and literary criticism. Prior to coming to Ave Maria University, he taught for five years at St. Bonaventure University. He has held fellowships at the Villanova University and the University of Tübingen.
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