Christopher Cochran

Christopher Cochran is an Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston's College of Liberal Arts. His academic work bridges classical philology with religious studies, focusing on intersections between ancient Greek literature and early Christian thought.

• Education:
  • PhD, Harvard University, Classical Philology (2020)
  • AB, Princeton University, Classics (2014)

His research explores Neoplatonic influences in Christian texts, particularly through reinterpretations of archaic Greek poets. One notable publication analyzes Synesius’ Ninth Hymn as a fusion of Sapphic poetics and Neoplatonic theology.

Contact: Christopher.Cochran@umb.edu | Phone: 617.287.6120