THE RELEVANCE OF ST AUGUSTINE’S TEACHING THEORIES IN TWENTY FIRST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper explored the fulcrum of Augustine’s teaching value and discovered its absolute importance even in this twenty first century. As a theologian and a philosopher of unrivaled prowess, Augustine presented many indisputable theories for acquisition of valuable education. His love-teaching theory is very compelling. The link up of normal learning to the divine love is most revealing. It demonstrates that teaching is not just a mere job but a vocation which one must embrace with every enthusiasm. Centralizing learning on the learner is a compelling theory which still makes waves among current education philosophers. Doubt as a positive process of learning is also forceful as it is currently trending in many sectors of educational endeavors. The language exploration for learners is undoubtedly necessary for facilitation of learning process. Lucidity can never be faulted in teaching and learning process. Hence it makes bold to conclude that Augustine is actually an indisputable doyen of teaching—and learning process.