The Augustine Institute Short Courses bring you the engaging instruction that has been enjoyed by over a thousand students since 2005, but at a fraction of the cost and time of a full graduate course. Each Short Course includes three to four hours of high-quality video instruction together with reading assignments that are modest in length but generous in depth and beauty.

What's Included

  • Interactive lessons, featuring guided presentations and videos
  • A top Catholic professor and theologian as your instructor
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Discussion forum to ask questions and share ideas

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course

    2. Course Overview

    3. About the Instructor

    4. Course Requirements

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Office Hours

    5. Check for Understanding

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Office Hours

    5. Check for Understanding

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Office Hours

    5. Check for Understanding

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Office Hours

    5. Check for Understanding

    1. Video and Discussion

    2. Presentation Slides

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Office Hours

    5. Check for Understanding

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Assistant Professor of Theology Carl Vennerstrom

Dr. Vennerstrom specializes in patristic theology in the languages of Greek, Syriac, and Armenian. Of particular interest are monasticism, scriptural interpretation, and the writings of Evagrius of Pontus. He was a PhD Candidate in Early Christian Studies at the Catholic University of America. While there, he taught a variety of language and history courses in the department of Greek and Latin, as well as at the Dominican House of Studies. He is the author of "'To those who have ears to hear': Clement of Alexandria on the Parables of Jesus" in Open Theology, and he is revising a translation of Evagrius' corpus of exegetical writings for publication at Oxford University Press.

FAQ

  • Is the course tuition refundable?

    We're certain you'll be inspired and edified by this course. However, if you're not satisfied with the quality of course content, please contact customer service.

  • What are the technical requirements?

    The course will run on any device and any web browser. We do not support Roku or Apple TV.

  • Can I learn at my own pace?

    All aspects of the course are self-running so you can learn any time, any place.

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