(Recorded Course) A Note to Restless Hearts - The Confessions of Saint Augustine with Holly Vaughan

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Have you ever wondered what the Saints prayed about? How they talked to God? In the Confessions, Saint Augustine shares not only his story, (including his sins, mistakes, and missteps) but also the conversation he had with God about it all! Join me for a tour of the life of one of the greatest Saints and learn how his conversation with God led to a spiritual classic (that reads like an adventure novel!) that has been touching and changing the lives of people for centuries!

How to get the most out of A Note to Restless Hearts - The Confessions of Saint Augustine with Holly Vaughan:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class recording.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each session.

  • Read assignments before watching classes.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for each class.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: Includes a writing component.

Total classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: One full semester Theology

Instructors: Holly Vaughan

Instructor Email:  mrsvaughanhsc@gmail.com

Course description: The Confessions of Saint Augustine is one of the most popular books of all time and has been touching lives for centuries. There are many translations available in most every language, and yet it can still be a challenge to read, especially for those unfamiliar with the style of writing at the time. In this course we will walk through the Confessions week by week, reading and discussing it together. The goal of this course is two-fold: to help students understand, and apply the wisdom contained in this work, and to give them tools to be able to continue drawing from this source of wisdom on their own after class.

Course Outline:

Week One: Who is Saint Augustine and Why Did He Write the Confessions?

Week Two: Book One

Week Three: Books Two and Three

Week Four: Books Four and Five

Week Five: Book Six

Week Six: Book Seven

Week Seven: Book Eight

Week Eight: Book Nine

Week Nine: Book Ten

Week Ten: Book Eleven

Week Eleven: Book Twelve

Week Twelve: Book Thirteen and Wrap Up

Course materials: The Confessions of Saint Augustine translated by John Ryan. ISBN# 0385029551 (https://amzn.to/3IlaqnQ). The John Ryan translation is required for ease of understanding and so that all students are reading the same text.

Homework: Each class students will write a short summary, explaining in their own words what we covered in that session. There will be a final quiz at the end of the course that includes multiple-choice, true/false questions, and short essays. An answer key is not included in this course.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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