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The Monastic Rule of Augustine. Philological, Linguistic and Literary Aspects and Problems
The module, of a monographic nature, intends first of all to retrace, in broad terms, the origins and typologies of the monastic phenomenon – notoriously one of the most characteristic expressions of the religious and cultural history of the late ancient period and the Middle Ages –, to then focus on analyzing, with particular attention to the lexicon and use of sources, the texts that convey the monastic ideals of Augustine, their transmission and the philological problems connected with their authenticity. – The module will also include exercises aimed at orienting knowledge and critical use of the main digital resources for study and research on Christian authors of late antiquity.
- G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.
Programme
Module Title:The Monastic Rule of Augustine. Philological, Linguistic and Literary Aspects and Problems
The module, of a monographic nature, intends first of all to retrace, in broad terms, the origins and typologies of the monastic phenomenon – notoriously one of the most characteristic expressions of the religious and cultural history of the late ancient period and the Middle Ages –, to then focus on analyzing, with particular attention to the lexicon and use of sources, the texts that convey the monastic ideals of Augustine, their transmission and the philological problems connected with their authenticity. – The module will also include exercises aimed at orienting knowledge and critical use of the main digital resources for study and research on Christian authors of late antiquity.
Core Documentation
- L. VERHEIJEN, La Règle de saint Augustin, Paris 1967 (2 tt.).- G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.
Reference Bibliography
- L. VERHEIJEN, La Règle de saint Augustin, Paris 1967 (2 tt.). - G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.Attendance
free attendance at the courseType of evaluation
oral exam teacher profile teaching materials
The Monastic Rule of Augustine. Philological, Linguistic and Literary Aspects and Problems
The module, of a monographic nature, intends first of all to retrace, in broad terms, the origins and typologies of the monastic phenomenon – notoriously one of the most characteristic expressions of the religious and cultural history of the late ancient period and the Middle Ages –, to then focus on analyzing, with particular attention to the lexicon and use of sources, the texts that convey the monastic ideals of Augustine, their transmission and the philological problems connected with their authenticity. – The module will also include exercises aimed at orienting knowledge and critical use of the main digital resources for study and research on Christian authors of late antiquity.
- G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.
Programme
Module Title:The Monastic Rule of Augustine. Philological, Linguistic and Literary Aspects and Problems
The module, of a monographic nature, intends first of all to retrace, in broad terms, the origins and typologies of the monastic phenomenon – notoriously one of the most characteristic expressions of the religious and cultural history of the late ancient period and the Middle Ages –, to then focus on analyzing, with particular attention to the lexicon and use of sources, the texts that convey the monastic ideals of Augustine, their transmission and the philological problems connected with their authenticity. – The module will also include exercises aimed at orienting knowledge and critical use of the main digital resources for study and research on Christian authors of late antiquity.
Core Documentation
- L. VERHEIJEN, La Règle de saint Augustin, Paris 1967 (2 tt.).- G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.
Reference Bibliography
- L. VERHEIJEN, La Règle de saint Augustin, Paris 1967 (2 tt.). - G. LAWLESS, Augustine of Hippo and his Monastic Rule, Oxford 1987.Attendance
free attendance at the courseType of evaluation
oral exam