2009 Course Handbook
AHPG833: Religious Change in the Roman Empire
The conversion of the Empire to Christianity brought about profound changes. This unit explores the way in which these changes affected the lives of a number of prominent figures: the Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena, the Desert Fathers (Antony and Pachomius), Libanius of Antioch - a liberal pagan who refused to change with the times - and Augustine of Hippo whose richly documented conversion had a profound effect on Christian culture. The unit will give enough scope for in-depth studies of all these key historical figures.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Professor Samuel Lieu |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
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Faculty of Arts |