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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Augustine write is incompatible with love?
2. What does Augustine reason is the consequence to human teaching if learning comes from Divine gifts?
3. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
4. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?
5. What is an important distinction that Augustine teaches students to understand through three Books of "On Christian Doctrine?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Augustine identify as an important consideration when determining how many ideas words or phrases from Scripture contain?
2. What is Augustine's focus in Book One?
3. What is a point that Augustine makes about the love of God that confronts his critics that claim "special gifts" needed to interpret scripture?
4. What relationship does Augustine write humans should have with God? What does Augustine write must humans do before they can enter this relationship?
5. What are the first two points that Augustine uses to begin his refutation of the critics he focuses upon in the Preface?
6. What is a technique that Augustine uses to determine the meaning of a passage that cannot be discovered by simply reading the passage?
7. What does Augustine claim is one of the causes of a sign's ambiguity?
8. Augustine supports students learning in a certain human gathering. What are these human gatherings called and what can students get from them that they cannot get from "special gifts"?
9. What are some types of tropes that Augustine discusses?
10. How does Cicero detail an orator speaking in proportion with the gravity of the subject matter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book Three, Augustine examines the natures of God, man, sin and lust. Give a review of what Augustine taught on these three areas, how they compare and contrast to modern perceptions on the same three areas, and whether you agree with Augustine's positions and why you do or do not. Cite recognizable examples from modern times and history to support your view.
Essay Topic 2
Augustine's writings on Christian conduct and practices are still influential today. Identify three principles he articulates in "On Christian Doctrine" that you consider important in Christian practices today. Write why you consider them important, what sort of affect the application of these principles have on Christianity and general society, and how you plan to implement these principles in your life.
Essay Topic 3
Augustine requires his students to be motivated by the Christian commands to love God and to love their neighbors. Explain which is easier to show, love of God or love of neighbors. Identify how each is demonstrated and how love of one can contribute to showing love for the other.
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