Augustinianism
/əˌɡʌs.tɪˈniː.ə.nɪzəm/noun
The theological system and teachings associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo, especially concerning grace, original sin, and predestination.
Did you know?Augustinianism profoundly shaped Western Christianity and later influenced both Protestant Reformers and Catholic debates over whether divine grace or human free will comes first.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*aug-
“To increase, enlarge, or make greater.”
Classical Latin
Latin
augēre
“To increase, make grow, or enrich.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Augustus
“Consecrated, venerable, or majestic; later the title adopted by Rome’s first emperor.”
4th–5th Century
Latin
Augustinus
“The Latin name meaning “of Augustus” or “belonging to the venerable one,” used by Augustine of Hippo.”
Old English–Middle English
English
Augustine
“The name of Saint Augustine, especially Augustine of Hippo and, in England, Augustine of Canterbury.”
16th Century
English
Augustinian
“Relating to Saint Augustine, his writings, or religious orders following his rule.”
17th Century–Modern English
English
Augustinianism
“The theological system or tradition derived from Augustine’s teachings.”