The Confessions of Saint Augustine
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
January 18-March 22
Basehart Room, Gym Building
1609 W Gregory St (corner of Gregory and Ashland)
“You move us to delight in praising You; for You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You." - Confessions, Book I
Join Fr. Bob Sprott for a ten-week seminar on a classic of Christian literature. St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was a prominent figure in Roman society who converted to Christianity, was made a bishop, and shepherded his flock in North Africa while writing numerous important works ranging from the nature of the Trinity to music theory.
In the Confessions, Augustine presents the very first autobiography. With self-conscious reflection, he relates the story of his life including his numerous sins and failures culminating in his conversion. Deeply personal and full of expressions of praise, the book also delves deeply into fundamental philosophical and theological questions. A work both spiritually edifying and intellectually enriching, it is worth the close, attentive reading that will be the method in this seminar.
Registration for this course is currently full. Please contact Mark Franzen if you would like to be put on the waiting list.
January 18-March 22
Basehart Room, Gym Building
1609 W Gregory St (corner of Gregory and Ashland)
“You move us to delight in praising You; for You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You." - Confessions, Book I
Join Fr. Bob Sprott for a ten-week seminar on a classic of Christian literature. St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was a prominent figure in Roman society who converted to Christianity, was made a bishop, and shepherded his flock in North Africa while writing numerous important works ranging from the nature of the Trinity to music theory.
In the Confessions, Augustine presents the very first autobiography. With self-conscious reflection, he relates the story of his life including his numerous sins and failures culminating in his conversion. Deeply personal and full of expressions of praise, the book also delves deeply into fundamental philosophical and theological questions. A work both spiritually edifying and intellectually enriching, it is worth the close, attentive reading that will be the method in this seminar.
Registration for this course is currently full. Please contact Mark Franzen if you would like to be put on the waiting list.
About Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM
Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM, is a member of the Order of the Friars Minor (Franciscans). He holds a PhD in linguistics from the University of Chicago, and his work in ministry has led him to the American Southwest, working with Pueblo and Hispanic villages, the Canadian Arctic, working in the Diocese of Churchill-Hudson Bay, and Guatemala, teaching and providing spiritual direction at a minor seminary run by the Benedictine monks near the city of Quetzaltenango. In 2000 he returned to the U.S. and began ten years in Chicago, many of which were spent at St. Peter’s in the Loop. He has taught numerous adult education courses at the Newberry Library and at area parishes.
