- IS: Christians as the Romans Saw Them

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In this interdisciplinary seminar, students will examine the conflicts, individuals, social movements, and theologies that shaped Christianity during its formative period, the second through sixth centuries. How did this religion become the official religion of the Roman empire? What implications did this "success" have for Roman society and the evolution of Christianity? How is this success reflected in the historical record? The course emphasizes primary sources against the background of Roman history.