EUH 3383 / REL 3938
Spring, 2009
MWF, 4th period, 119 Flint Hall

Pagans, Christians, Barbarians: The World of Late Antiquity

    

        Between classical and medieval, pagan and Christian, Roman and "barbarian", the late antique world was a civilization in transition.  This course will focus on the Mediterranean region from the end of the second to the beginning of the seventh century.  We will examine political, cultural, religious and socio-economic transitions that characterized this period looking at elements of continuity as well as change.  We will consider the significance of such factors as the conversion of Constantine, the rise of Constantinople, Christian responses to culture, the monastic movement, the persistence of paganism, the fall of Rome, barbarian invasions, Christianization, and developments in philosophy, theology and education.

Prof. Andrea Sterk
Office:  220 Keene-Flint;  Phone:  273-3383
E-mail:  sterk@history.ufl.edu Office Hours:  M, 1:30-2:30; F, 11:30-12:30; or by appointment

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Midterm Exam Review

Final Exam Preparation

          Final Exam Essay!

Maps of the Roman Empire

Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors