Augustine and Augustinianisms Unit
Augustine and the Future
Augustine’s reflections on memory, time, and eschatology remain rich sources for thinking about how humans relate to the past, present, and future – even as he also troubles standard ways of thinking about temporality. His legacy in political thought in particular has also generated ongoing debate about the degree to which “political Augustinianism” may fund hope for change in the direction of justice and love – or, conversely, enjoins “realist” perseverance. We invite papers that reflect on Augustine’s thought on “the future” broadly construed, including Augustine’s thought on time and temporality, eschatology, hope, and social or political “progress.” Papers on other topics in Augustine’s thought will also be considered.
This Unit provides a forum for the historical and constructive study of issues relating to the life and thought of Augustine of Hippo, including how it was received in various eras and how it might be a resource for religious thought today. We work collaboratively with other units and constituencies of AAR to promote scholarly conversations across fields and methodologies. We are committed to providing an inclusive scholarly environment where new voices are heard and critical analyses advanced. Calls for papers, new publications, and other updates in the field of Augustinian Studies can be found on our "AAR Augustine & Augustinianisms Unit" Facebook page.
| Chair | Dates | ||
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| Sarah Stewart-Kroeker, Princeton Theological… | sarah.stewartkroeker… | - | View |
| Sean Hannan | hannans@macewan.ca | - | View |