St. Augustine; the birth of Theology

3. The Theology of St. Augustine

• The teaching of St. Augustine helped the church become a stable force in Europe.

• Augustine became one of the most prolific writers in the history of the Church.

• He wrote about his vision of God and the Church and addressed the controversies of his day.

• In The City of God, he outlined how Christianity could continue without the protection and customs of the Roman Empire.

• It explained how Catholic teachings could form the basis for a way of life for all believers.