Andrew Durdin

Andrew Durdin is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Florida State University, affiliated with the Department of Religion within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in the history of religions from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on ancient Mediterranean religions, particularly Roman religion, magic, early Christianity, and the historiography of ancient religion. He teaches courses on world religions, Greek and Roman religions, the New Testament and early Christianity, as well as theoretical and methodological approaches in religious studies.

• Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago, History of Religions

His forthcoming book, When No 'Magic' Dwells: Discourse, Alterity, and Ritual Deviance among the Romans, critiques the modern category of 'magic' in ancient studies, aiming to refine understandings of cultural alterity and ritual practices in Roman antiquity. Durdin emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to religious discourse and its societal implications.

No specific articles are listed, but his work centers on re-evaluating scholarly frameworks for ancient religious phenomena. He has no recorded awards, grants, or advising roles listed in the provided text. His academic contributions are primarily through research and pedagogy in religious studies.