Early Life
During what time did Albert live?
Mostly the 1200’s
What fields of study did St. Albert write about? (name at least 2)
Logic, Philosophy, Astronomy, Economics, Geometry, Law, Love, Friendship, Politics
What is St. Albert the Great’s name in Latin?
Albertus Magmus
What was St. Thomas’ nickname from his classmates?
“The Dumb Ox”
Where was St. Albert Educated?
A: University of Padua
St. Albert the Great was the first German Dominican to do what?
Become a Master of Theology
When is St. Albert’s Feast Day?
November 15
St. Thomas Aquinas is known as the __________ Doctor
Angelic
Of what Order was St. Albert a part?
the Dominicans
What was the highest ecclesial rank St. Albert the Great attained?
Bishop (but then he resigned)
St. Albert the Great is knows as the ________________ Doctor
Universal
What is the name of Thomas’ famous work?
The Summa Theologica
What made Albert choose the order he did?
He had an encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary
Who was St. Albert the Great’s most famous student?
St. Thomas Aquinas
Name one of the Universities where Albert taught.
University of Paris OR University of Pauda
Why did St. Thomas stop writing?
He had a revelation from God. After that, he said “All that I have written appears to be as so much straw after the things that have been revealed to me."