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Decision case · Augustine of Hippo
Augustine leaves the chair of rhetoric in Milan
Context
DRAFT — After his conversion in Milan in 386, Augustine held a public post as professor of rhetoric.
Options
- Keep the post and its public career
- Resign quietly at the end of the term
Choice
He waited for the vintage vacation and then gave up the post.
Consequence
DRAFT — retreat at Cassiciacum and preparation for baptism the following Easter.
Virtues: Perseverance
Evidence
- verified: Directly supported by strong evidenceAfter his conversion, Augustine resigned his professorship of rhetoric at Milan, waiting for the vintage vacation to do so.
- verified: Directly supported by strong evidenceAugustine was baptized by Ambrose in Milan at Easter 387.