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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
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When Offered: 2012 - Unit offered in 2012
Staff Contact: Professor Samuel Lieu
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Ancient History


Faculty of Arts