I. Introduction: a.
b. Confession and Book VIII
c. Intended Audience
d. Method: human meaning-making, John Cameli’s theory of
Conversion, and appropriation
II. Book VIII of Confession: a. Structure
b. Encounters with Simplicanus, Ponticianus, Alypius, Monica
III. Conversion theory of John Cameli: a. Cognitive dimension
b. Affective dimension
c. Values dimension
IV. Lonergan’s theory of human meaning-making:
a. Experiencing…the existent (encounter, lived spirituality)
b. Understanding…the intelligible (bright ideas, little stories)
c. Judging…the true (verification, discernment)
d. Deciding…the good (responsible praxis, practical wisdom)
V. Re-appropriation: a. Description of the intended audience
b. Process and values of Augustine’s conversion for catechumens
- significant encounters and important moments
- three dimensions of conversion (cognitive-affective-values)
VI. Conclusion: Why it is a “classic”
a. A capacity to surprise and challenge
b. Brings us into transforming contact with our religious tradition
c. A “wisdom document”
d. Content and teaching
e. The connection between theory and practice is explicit
The structure of Book VIII:
8.1.1-2 = Introduction
8.2.3-5.12 = Conversation with Simplicianus
8.2.3-5 = Conversion of Marius Victorinus
8.6.13 = Second Introduction
8.6.14-18 = Conversation with Ponticianus
8.6.15 = Conversion of the two courtiers of
8.8.19-12.30 = Augustine and Alypius in the garden at
8.12.28-30 = Conversion of Augustine and Alypius
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