About the Augustine Institute
The Augustine Institute of Carthage College is dedicated to exploring the intellectual and spiritual resources of the Augustinian-Lutheran tradition.
Founded in 2005, the Augustine Institute is inspired by the living heritage of St. Augustine of Hippo, the fourth-century spiritual patron of the later Augustinian monastic order, within which Martin Luther began his own church ministry and university career.
The Institute seeks to celebrate the classical and Christian heritage of Lutheran thought; to explore the distinctiveness of the Augustinian-Lutheran tradition; to affirm the vital significance of that tradition for those who seek to think and live well in the 21st century; and to nurture dialogue in search of truth, understanding, virtue, compassion and service. The Institute shares in Carthage's publicly affirmed calling to equip free men and women with the knowledge, values and skills needed to serve others vocationally within an increasingly pluralistic and multicultural church society and global community.
In pursuit of its purposes, the Augustine Institute initiates and sustains responsible and informed public discussion of themes and issues of significance to the church and to the world. In addition to its web site, the Institute hosts lectures, conferences and other opportunities for engaging the issues of our time with candor, commitment, and hope.
"I came to Carthage...."
—St. Augustine, The Confessions