Geerlings, Wilhelm (Bochum RWG) [German version] I. Definition (CT) Augustinism is defined as the adoption and development of the basic teachings of the Church Father Augustine. As there was until the mid-13th cent. no serious theological alternative, it is possible to describe all theological thinkers up to this time as Augustinians. This is particularly apposite in regard to the doctrine of grace, theological epistemology, teachings on the nature of the Church and mysticism. Even after the 13th cent. A…