Theology 1: Augustinian Vision and Prayer
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What does the term 'fides' in Latin mean?

  • Belief
  • Conviction
  • Trust
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which type of revelation is known for being available to everyone?

  • General revelation (correct)
  • Indirect revelation
  • Direct revelation
  • Special revelation

    • What is described as a supernatural virtue in the context of faith?

  • Trust in God
  • Evidence of things not seen
  • Faith (correct)
  • General belief in morality

    • What does 'amunh' signify in the Hebrew context of faith?

    <p>Faithfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'special revelation'?

    <p>It occurs only in specific ways to certain people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the substance of things to be hoped for' refer to?

    <p>Faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was commanded to preach the Gospel according to the content?

    <p>The apostles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best characterizes general revelation?

    <p>Accessible through nature and conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Saint Augustine hold in Hippo until 430?

    <p>Bishop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works is NOT attributed to Saint Augustine?

    <p>A History of the Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Saint Augustine's mother?

    <p>Monnica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the content of 'Confessions'?

    <p>An account of Augustine's conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of Saint Augustine’s writings?

    <p>Christian theology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title is Saint Augustine commonly referred to as?

    <p>Augustine of Hippo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major themes covered in Augustine's works?

    <p>Christian anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the author of the first biography of Saint Augustine?

    <p>Possidius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the real name of Saint Augustine?

    <p>Aurelius Augustinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to Augustine's spiritual conversion?

    <p>Hearing the words 'Take up and read'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who baptized Saint Augustine?

    <p>Saint Ambrose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Augustine formally convert to Christianity?

    <p>386</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of Augustine's Christian Apology completed in 388?

    <p>On the Holiness of the Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was given to Augustine for his role and contributions in the Church?

    <p>The Bishop of Hippo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family member of Augustine was a pagan?

    <p>His father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to nourish faith according to the content?

    <p>Word of God and divine grace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does faith intrinsically seek?

    <p>Understanding of divine truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is faith described in relation to eternal life?

    <p>The beginning of eternal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does St. Augustine mean by 'I believe, in order to understand'?

    <p>Belief must precede understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can shipwreck one's faith?

    <p>Rejecting conscience and divine guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is faith rooted in?

    <p>The faith of the Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'working through charity' signify in faith?

    <p>Faith should be expressed through love and acts of kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did the subject begin attending school in Madaura?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key themes discussed in 'The City of God'?

    <p>The distinction between the city of God and the city of Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Augustine, what can prevent moral and spiritual corruption?

    <p>Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following books focuses on eternal life through Jesus Christ?

    <p>On the Trinity of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Augustine state about pagan gods, like Jupiter?

    <p>They cannot offer eternal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method does Augustine use to explain the Trinity?

    <p>The concept of love and its three components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the last twelve books of 'The City of God' focus on?

    <p>Human history and the second coming of Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Augustine begin his account of human history in 'The City of God'?

    <p>Starting with Adam and the Garden of Eden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Augustine argue that those who devote themselves to God will find happiness?

    <p>They achieve eternal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'theology' primarily refer to?

    <p>The academic discipline exploring divine and sacred concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Christology?

    <p>The life and teachings of Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of theology deals with the study of the Holy Spirit?

    <p>Pneumatology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an important source of theological understanding in Christianity?

    <p>Religious experience and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Bibliology' refer to?

    <p>The study of God's revelation through sacred scripture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal meaning of the Latin word 'traditio' from which tradition is derived?

    <p>To pass down or hand over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines theological anthropology?

    <p>The exploration of humankind in relation to the divine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'logos' signify in theological discourse?

    <p>Any language-based thought or expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theology 1 Notes

    • Augustine's prayer emphasizes gratitude, unity, and dwelling in peace with God
    • Prayer for guidance and peace, recognizing God's presence amidst those gathered
    • CSA-B Vision Statement: An Augustinian educative and evangelizing community focused on holistic transformation
    • Distinctive Characteristics of CSA-B Vision: Augustinian administration, emphasis on quality education, evangelizing and community engagement

    CSA-B Vision Statement

    • Augustinian institution committed to providing quality education in various disciplines
    • Focus on innovative instruction, relevant research, and sustainable community service
    • Evangelizes pupils to become social agents aligned with the Gospel and Augustinian values
    • Fosters a unified community amongst students, faculty, and partners (parents, alumni) for holistic growth

    Mission Statement (Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod)

    • Filipino Augustinian school fostering community, pursuit of Catholic education, emphasis on innovative instruction, relevant research, and community service

    Theological Program

    • Theology Requirements: 12 units mandatory for graduation for all students (Catholic and non-Catholic)
    • Theology subjects are treated as cultural or historical subjects for non-Catholic students
    • Theology I is a pre-requisite for all Theology subjects

    Meaning of Theology

    • Objectively: Science treating of God
    • Subjectively: Scientific knowledge of God and divine things
    • Sources of Theology: Tradition, Scripture, and Reason

    Revelation and Faith

    • Revelation (apokalypsis): Uncovering or unveiling truths hidden from God
    • Real meaning: Communication of truths by God to rational creatures
    • Stages of Revelation: Adam and Eve, Redemption of Noah, Abraham's Covenant, Israel (God's chosen people), Jesus Christ

    Types of Revelation

    • General (indirect): Available to everyone
    • Special (direct): Occurs in specific ways/to specific people

    Faith

    • Faith (Latin, fides/Greek, pistis/Hebrew, amunah): Trust, belief, integrity
    • Essential to pleasing God and accessing salvation
    • Faith as a gift: Supernatural virtue enabling belief in God's revealed truths
    • Faith in action: Obedience, cooperation with divine grace

    Perseverance in Faith

    • God's gift of faith requires continuous nurturing
    • Risk of losing faith through rejecting conscience
    • Necessity of striving to maintain and deepen faith

    Life of St. Augustine and His Works

    • Born in Tagaste (354 AD)
    • Influenced by his mother's Christian faith, and by Manichaeism
    • Converted to Christianity after encountering Saint Ambrose
    • Became a bishop, influential theologian, and author of numerous works including Confessions and The City of God
    • Bishop of Hippo
    • Doctor of Grace
    • Wisest of Holy

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