Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Department
Theology
Keywords
humility, clergy, theologians, Augustine
Abstract
This essay explores the theme of humility in Augustine’s letters and sermons as an essential component of pastoral theology. The first section of the paper develops a working model of pastoral humility from Augustine’s example, before following philosopher Kent Dunnington in distinguishing Augustinian humility among other contemporary accounts. The final section draws on theologian Simeon Zahl’s concept of “affective salience” to articulate doctrinal prescriptions that may help cultivate Augustinian humility in the trenches of pastor-theologian life.
Source Publication Title
Center for Pastor Theologians Journal
Publisher
Center for Pastor Theologians
Volume
11
Issue
1
First Page
1
Recommended Citation
Bailey, J. (2024). The Medicine of Humility for Pastor Theologians. Center for Pastor Theologians Journal, 11 (1), 1. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/faculty_work/1505