Although other Church Fathers had previously written about predestination, Augustine (354 - 430 C.E.) is generally considered to have laid the foundations of the doctrine for both Catholic and Protestant churches.
Kuigi ka teised kirikuisad olid varem ettemääratusest kirjutanud, peetakse Augustinust (354 — 430 m.a.j.) üldiselt nii katoliku kui ka protestantliku kiriku selle doktriini alusepanijaks.