Tag Archives: Augustine

Seven Reasons for the Liberal Arts—Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

The school where I teach, Taylor University, is a Christian liberal arts college.  Sometimes I am asked for a rationale for the liberal arts and, specifically, why a liberal arts education is important from a Christian point of view.  In … Continue reading →

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Augustine, the Roman Empire, and an American Cultural Deity

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

This summer I have been reading through Augustine’s City of God (unabridged version—nearly 900 pages).  It has been fascinating to see how deftly he moves from history to theology to philosophy to cultural analysis.  And his insights and wisdom in … Continue reading →

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Amish Farms, Chuck E. Cheese, and Augustine’s Two Cities

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

Recently I had a day with divine handwriting all over it—like taking a half day tour of the City of God and ending with a tour of the City of Man. As you might know, several years back Jim and … Continue reading →

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Ten Lessons from Great Christian Minds

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

Recently, I was invited to give a “last sermon,” as is a popular trend these days.  At first I pondered various topics that are dear to me.  Then I considered how I would want to be sure my words lived on after me.  I realized there was … Continue reading →

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